John Lee gouden bloem katana, scherp weer-op-voorraad Birka and Haithabu

Birka and Haithabu

heeft een kling van 94 cm en weegt 900 gram

Vaak werden Milanese harnasonderdelen als volledig harnas gedragen

van zowel mensen als het land

It has a long tang (nakago) which is fixated in the grip with two bamboo pins (mekugi)

John Lee gouden bloem katana, scherp weer-op-voorraad Birka and HaithabuThe design of this exceptionally beautiful guard (tsuba) was presumably made by a great master from the 18th century. The tsuba and other decorations depict gold chery blossoms (sakura), one of the main symbols of Japanese culture. They symbolize beauty, departure and transience. This katana has a length (without scabbard) of 104 cm with a grip (tsuka) of 30 cm and a blade of 73,5 cm. It weighs 1050 g. The blade is made of Damascus steel from 12 times