Check the listing for details. John Lee's practical Katana. Condition: New. Listed at 414.91 USD. John Lees practical Katana John Lees practical Katana Masterpiece of Asian Forging Crafts Sword blades are hand-forged in 1095 carbon steel. Sharp blades harden differentially in traditional type as a result of the clay applied during the cooling process and have an original Hamon line. 60 HRCs in ha and 40 HRCs in mune Handles (Tsuka) are made of wood and completed with original stripe leather (Same) Black cotton handle wrappers (Tsuka-Ito) are traditionally applied. Two Menukis were placed on the handles. The ends of the handle are particularly long and are attached to the handle with 2 bamboo pins (Mekugi) The covers (Saya) are made of wood. Manufacturing followed historical examples. Details: Blade length up to Tsuba: approx. 74.5 cm. Total length without cover: approx. 104.5 cm. Handle length: approx. 30 centimeters. Weight without cover: approx. 1190 g.