Alexei Katana Samurai Sword

Description This entry-level sword has a single Bo-Hi to make it lighter as well as a decorative Tsuba and speckled Saya. Perfect for the beginning collector or trainer. General Details Overall Length: 103 cm / 40.6 Inches Blade Length: 70 cm / 27.6 Inches Tsuka Length: 26 cm / 10.24 Inches Blade Width: 3.2 cm / 1.25 Inches Blade Steel: 1060 High Carbon Steel Blade Thickness: 0.7cm / 0.28 Inches Hamon: None Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please contact us) Blood Groove: Single Bo-Hi on one side Fittings Tsuba: Alloy Fuchi / Kashira: Alloy Menuki: Alloy Seppa: Brass Habaki: Brass Tsuka: Hardwood Tang: Full Tang Samegawa: Synthetic Rayskin Ito (Braid): Synthetic Silk Mekugi: Bamboo Peg Saya: Hardwood Sageo: Synthetic Silk Package Contents One Sword with Saya One Sword Bag Sword Stand not Included Blade: The blade of this sword is hand forged and finished with 12 stages of polishing and sharpening. The steel used is high quality carbon steel, which is very pure, and keeps its edge very well.