GUNTO KATANA JOHNLEE

John Lee Katana Gunto As Gunto is called the Japanese military sword. Late 19th century, the design was inspired by the French military saber. In order to bring closer the troops the spirit of the samurai code of honor (Bushido), the decision was made in 1934 for a front adjacent to the Katana appearance. The swords of common soldiers were mostly produced industrially and thus of simple Quality. By contrast, the high-ranking military swords were often stocked with traditional blades from the family heritage. The rank of an officer could be seen from the color of Sageos. In contrast to the Sageo Katana was mounted on the handle end of the Gunto.The John Lee Gunto know the colors of captain.- Sharp, hand-forged blade made of 1045 carbon steel (not stainless).- Blade in shinogi-Zukuri style.- Traditional wooden handle with authentic ray skin insert and lock button.- Handle wrap of brown cotton in Hineri Maki style.- Brown varnished wooden scabbard.- High quality, 2-color Sageo.- Supplied in an attractive Collectors Box.- Manufactured according to historical models.- Each original John Lee loves with a seal and a certificate.Blade length 72 cmTotal length (without sheath) 102.5 cmWeight (without sheath) 1150g