Ten Ryu Fixed Blade 41in Carbon Steel Blade Natural Wood Handle. The Shinogi cuts deeply with a pronounced point producing a very distinctive slashing sound on cutting. The Shinogi's handguard is carved in a very distinctive way. The Shinogi is unmistakably Japanese with a long tang not unlike that of the Tsukahara MK IV and the Tsuba is a slightly curved blade with a long central guard surrounded by delicate woven leather that lends a very sober beauty to the sword. The black leather is dyed and the fittings are of a high quality silk brocade again adding to the exquisite beauty of the sword. In typical Shinogi Tega the Shinogi Zukuri is used to distract the Shinogaru from the blade taking a living room. The white handle is crafted of a hammered copper color adding to the exquisite look of the sword. It comes packaged in a black sword bag. The Ten Ryu Shirasaya Sword w/Sword Bag is a great looking sword that can be used for display as well. Specifications for Ten Ryu TR-025 Shirasaya Sword 41" Overall: Manufacturer: Ten Ryu Included Accessories: Black Sword Bag Blade Length: 41 in Blade Material: Carbon Steel Blade Type: Fixed Blade Package Contents: Ten Ryu TR-025 Shirasaya Sword 41" Overall Ten Ryu TR-025WD: Fixed Blade 41in Carbon Steel Blade Natural Wood Handle