Cold Steel Gold Lion Wakishashi Sword

Cold Steel 21&quote; Gold Lion Wakishashi Katana Sword WEIGHT: 22.4 oz. THICKNESS: 6mm BLADE LENGTH: 21&quote; HANDLE: 7-1/4&quote; STEEL: Damascus OVERALL: 28-1/4&quote; ADDITIONAL FEATURE: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard. Samé (Ray Skin) Handle with Black Braid Cord and Brass Menuki. The Cold Steel Gold Lion Katana represents a Samurai's &quote;every day carry sword&quote; for personal protection, and the defense of his Lord, his family and his home. Significantly lighter than some of our other heavier-duty Katanas, it is not only faster in-hand, but easier and more comfortable to carry when tucked into an Obi and worn all day. The Katana's Menuki bears the symbol of the Japanese Shisa (Lion Dog) a guardian or protector - a fitting motif for this beautiful lightweight sword. Measuring just under thirty inches, the Gold Lion Katana's blade is made from expertly hand honed and highly polished Damascus steel, with an Hamaguri grind, peaked Lori Mune spine and undul