John Lee Goemon Katana

Ishikawa Goemon (* 16th century; † August 10, 1594) is a Japanese folk hero. Like Robin Hood, he was said to have robbed the rich and given to the poor. Even today there are many myths and legends about him, such as the failed assassination attempt on Toyotomi Hideyoshi, after which he was convicted, and executed alive with other relatives boiling oil. Heroic he should have tried to save his son by keeping him out of the boiler.

The John Lee Goemon Katana takes up this issue. The tsuba shows among others Goemon when he was executed by a wood engraving by Toyokuni Ichiyoai. Among other motives also his name can be found on the Fuchi in Japanese font.

Special Features:
• Sharp blade made of 9260 carbon spring steel (not stainless), suitable for cutting tests.
• Blade in Unokubi-Zukuri style.
• Hand-painted tsuba with classic woodcut designs.
• Handle wrapping of brown suede lined with blackened ray skin.
• Black high gloss lacquered sheath with borders from buffalo horn.
• High-quality, two-color sageo.
• Manufactured according to museum originals.
• Supplied with protective fabric cover in a nice collector's box.
• Each original John Lee sword features a seal and a certificate.

Details:
Overall length (without sheath): approx. 103 cm
Blade length: approx. 74.5 cm
Handle Length: approx. 29 cm
Blade Material: 9260 carbon spring steel
Handle Material: Suede wrapping lined with ray skin
Weight (without sheath): approx. 1150 g