Katana John Lee model Kappa. Sharp ground Damascus blade made from 1045 carbon steel folded 12 times with over 8,000 layers. Blade in Shinogi Zukuri style with distinctive fuller (Bo-Hi). The handle wrapper is made of red cotton in the classic Hineri-Maki style. High gloss black varnished wooden case (Kuroro style).
With long tang, which is fixed with two bamboo pins (Mekugi) in the handle. The sword is therefore fully removable. No plastic, only high-quality, authentic materials are used. The blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass. The traditional handle wrapper is lined with genuine ray skin. All the decorations (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are made by hand with metal. A protective cover made of fabric, a John Lee stamp and a certificate are within the scope of supply.
Kappa (English 'River Child') refers to a mythical creature from Japanese mythology. It is a water sprite, drawing people into the waters and drowning them deep when they get close. According to legend, they should also have a weakness for cucumber. In its handcrafted decoration, this rare katana depicts a Kappa and an unsuspecting hiker. Underneath the beautiful colors you need to strongly emphasize the fuller, which starts about 10 cm above the tsuba.
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