Shiroi Katana Samurai Sword

Description This entry-level Katana evokes the purity of white with the strength of carbon steel. Perfect for the beginning practitioner or collector, this is a fine sword at an affordable price. General Details Overall Length: 104 cm / 40.6 Inches Blade Length: 71 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: 0.7 cm / 0.28 Inches 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: Alloy Tsuka: Hardwood Tang: Full Tang Samegawa: Imitation Rayskin Ito (Braid): Silk Mekugi: Bamboo Peg Saya: Hardwood Sageo: 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.