United Cutlery Longquan Master Katana Sword black and gold handle silver blade length 39 1/2in. Using methods used by Bronze Age swordsmiths the 27 1/4" T10 high carbon steel blade has been hammer-forged and clay tempered to produce a visible hamon line. Differential hardening gives this magnificent sword a harder cutting edge and a softer spine which is the hallmark of a high-quality weapon. The tsuba and handle fittings are of solid iron and the wooden handle has traditional cord wrapping over genuine tea-dyed rayskin. A black lacquered and polished wooden scabbard with cord-wrapping houses the blade. Also included with the Shikoto Longquan Master Katana is a certificate of authenticity with forging specifications signed by the master swordsmith who crafted the blade. Specifications for United Cutlery Longquan Master Katana Swords: Manufacturer: United Cutlery Blade Length: 27.25 in Overall Length: 38 in Knife Application: Fixed Blade Handle Material: Wood Blade Finish: Hamon Handle Color: Black Condition: New Quantity: 1 Color: Black Package Contents: United Cutlery Longquan Master Katana Swords United Cutlery UC3193: Longquan Master Katana Sword black and gold handle silver blade 39 1/2in