John Lee Kamakura Tachi
The Kamakura period (1185-1333) was a pivotal period in Japanese history. It marks the first military government (shogunate), officially established in 1192 by the shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo. The name refers to the seat of government at the time in the city of Kamakura, about 50 km southwest of Tokyo. The Tachi was mainly worn on the battlefield in close combat along with armor and a combat knife. Unlike the Katana, the Tachi was worn hanging from the belt with the blade facing downwards.
The John Lee Kamakura Tachi stands out for its understated appearance. Later replicas, on the contrary, were often richly decorated and had only ceremonial purposes. The hand-forged blade is made of hardened 1045 carbon steel and sharpened. The handle is traditionally wrapped in black silk lined with genuine ray leather. The typical features (Tsuba, Menuki, Fuchi and Kashira) follow historical examples. It consists of leather inserts and high-class two-tone Sageo cotton.
Tachi comes in a collector's box, with a cloth bag, seal and certificate.
- Blade length to Tsuba: approx. 76 cm
- Handle/tsuke length: approx. 32.5 cm
- Total length without cover: approx. 109 cm
- Weight without cover: approx. 1240
We sell our items, swords and katanas only to adults. BAMAG jdoo is not responsible for any injuries or damage caused by using the items from our offer. The Croatian Weapons Act states that swords fall under the category of cold weapons in group D, which do not require a permit or registration. Cold weapons become prohibited weapons when carried in a public place, and the manner or circumstances of carrying indicate that they are carried in order to be used for harassment, attack or causing injury. It is the buyer's responsibility to comply with the law. Be careful and attentive during training to prevent injuries.
