Kokuryuu Folded Steel Katana Samurai Sword

Description Feel the power, strength, and authority that this katana brings out. A dragon, known as the protector and wise guardian in Japanese culture, is elaborately carved on its tsuba, making this sword truly stand out. The green tsuka and saya add a touch of nature that simply brings this katana to life. A battle-ready sword that is also attractive on display. General Details Overall Length: 106cm / 41.7 Inches Blade Length: 71cm / 27.9 Inches Tsuka Length: 26cm / 10.24 Inches Blade Width: 3.2cm / 1.25 Inches Blade Steel: High Carbon Folded Steel Blade Thickness: 0.7 cm / 0.28 Inches Hamon: Wavy Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please select "blunt") Blood Groove: Single Bo-Hi on each side Fittings Tsuba: Alloy Fuchi / Kashira: Alloy Menuki: Alloy Seppa: Brass Habaki: Brass Tsuka: Hardwood Tang: Full Tang Samegawa: Synthetic Rayskin Ito (Braid): Cotton Mekugi: Bamboo Peg Saya: Hardwood Sageo: Cotton 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. Folded Steel: This blade had been folded eleven times, creating 2048 layers. This traditional sword forging method involves repeatedly heating, hammering and folding the swords steel. The effect of this work evens out and homogenises the carbon content, making for a stronger, more flexible blade.