The
John Lee 47 Ronin Katana is a very
historical samurai sword that reflects the strength and loyalty of the abandoned samurai. Based on this
special story, we have decided to offer you the
katana for your
Iaido and your
martial arts, also in a
blunt-cut version.
The history:
At the beginning of the 18th century, the two princes Kamei Korechika and Asano Naganori were commissioned by the Shogun to prepare a reception ceremony for the emperor's emissary. The two were dependent on the corrupt ceremony master Kira Kozuke, who should teach them about court etiquette. In return, however, he expected generous gifts and gifts. In contrast to Kamei, Asano refused this, whereupon he was particularly badly taught, insulted and provoked by the ceremony master. After some time of enduring Asano finally burst the collar and he attacked Kira with his knife. Although he only slightly injured him, the crime was punishable by death and Asano committed seppuku, the ritual suicide.
Asano's followers included 47 samurai who died as ronin (abandoned samurai). Even though they knew blood revenge would mean death, they made a plan to assassinate the ceremony master. After months of preparation, they finally managed to break into Kira's property, execute him, and then sever his head.
After laying their heads on Asano's grave, the ronin surrendered. Since they had avenged their master and thus acted in accordance with the samurai's code of honor, the shogun allowed seppuku to commit suicide, which meant that they were not executed as usual criminals. This event is considered an outstanding example of the unconditional loyalty and loyalty of the samurai to their master.
- Sharpened, hand-forged blade made of 9260 carbon spring steel (not rustproof).
- Shobu-zukuri style blade.
- Handle made of wood, with real Roche skin inlay.
- Handle wrapped in black leather in the classic Hineri-Maki style.
- Black, high-gloss lacquered wooden scabbard (Kuroro style) with ends made of (Kojiri, Kurigata, Koiguchi) buffalo horn.
- High quality, two-tone Sageo.
- Delivery in an attractive collector's box.
- Manufactured according to historical models.
Please note: The John Lee 47 Ronin Katana is ground extra blunt.
Characteristics:
Handle length 32.5 cm | Blade length 72 cm | Total length (without scabbard) 105 cm | Weight (without scabbard) 1300 g