Paul Chen Practical Pro Elite 1065 high-carbon steel blade rayskin handle with cotton wrap. This sword manufactured by the experts at Paul Chen features a Kuruma tsuba which represents the "Wheel of Dharma" symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. The Paul Chen Practical Pro Elite Hand Forged Katana is designed for multiple cuts in normal targets and is double-pegged for safety. Specifications for Paul Chen Practical Pro Elite Hand Forged Katana: Overall: 44" Blade Length: 29" Handle Length: 14" Weight: 2lb 13oz Point of Balance: 4" Width at Guard: 1.40" Width at Tip: 1.05" Thickness at Guard: .30" Thickness at Tip: .20" Sori: 3/4" Features of Paul Chen Practical Pro Elite Wheel of Dharma Katana: Hand forged high carbon steel blade Hamon Differentially tempered Performance oriented blade geometry Sharpened Iron wheel of Dharma tsuba Cotton tsuka ito with rayskin Great cutting sword Black lacquered saya Package Contents: Paul Chen Practical Pro Elite Katana Paul Chen PC6009KPG: Practical Pro Elite 1065 high-carbon steel blade rayskin handle with cotton wrap