Hand Made Sakabato Reverse-Edge Japanese Sword Katana Description Overall Length: 103cm/40.6inch, Blade Length: 71cm/27.9inch, Handle Length: 27cm/10.6inch, Motohaba(width near habaki): 3.1-3.2cm, Sakihaba(width near kashira): 2.5-2.6cm, Sori(curve): 1.9cm, Kasane (thickness at habaki): 7-8mm, Blade Material: AISI 1095 Carbon Steel, Saya Material: Hard Wood, Handle Material: Genuine Ray Skin + Silk, Weight After Packing: 2.0 kg. The cutting edge of this sword is on the reverse side, this kind of sword is named Sakabato. The blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel. It’s hand forged by fully following ancient process to remove impurities, which makes the blade strong and flexible. The blade is full tang with hand engraved Mei(signature). The sword is equipped with wood saya, silk sageo/ito, iron copper tsuba set, and genuine same(rayskin) on tsuka. It is a very good choice for the following use: iaido, gifts, cutting practice, display and valuable art collection. It is very strong for cutting on tameshigiri, bamboos, bones, iron things(wire and can), etc. Features: Assembled sword with saya Swordbag as a gift(color is sent randomly) Display stand NOT included Customization service provided Product Details: Brand: ryan sword Blade Length: 71 Centimeters Handle Material: Wood,Steel,Iron Blade Material: High Carbon Steel Style: Japanese Brand: ‎ryan sword Blade Length: ‎71 Centimeters Handle Material: ‎Wood,Steel,Iron Blade Material: ‎High Carbon Steel Style: ‎Japanese Item Weight: ‎2 Kilograms Hand Orientation: ‎Ambidextrous Brand Name: ‎ryan sword Country of Origin: ‎China Color: ‎Silver, Yellow, Black Material: ‎steel Manufacturer: ‎Ryan Sword Date First Available: March 14, 2015