Cold Steel Katana Ray Skin Handle Wood Scabbard. This Sword from Cold Steel is made with 29 1/4 in. 1055 Carbon steel blade with covered cord wrapped handles. Overall length is 40 1/2 in. Includes Black Lacquered scabbard and cover bag. Specifications for Cold Steel Katana w/ Ray Skin Handle: Manufacturer: Cold Steel Included Accessories: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard Blade Finish: Satin Blade Length: 29.25 in Handle Finish: Cord Blade Material: 1060 Overall Length: 40.5 in Handle Length: 11.25 in Blade Thickness: 0.31 in Serrated: Plain Handle Material: Brass Weight: 41.4 oz Features of Cold Steel Katana w/ Ray Skin Handle: Still Cold Steel is aware that there are some people who want a battle ready sword but hope to find one at a more affordable price Their Warrior Series addresses this problem directly. In an effort to reduce the costliness of the blades Cold Steel has omitted the expensive mirror polishing that we used on our Emperor Swords to create a series of Japanese swords with a more practical finish. The Warrior series has covered cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. Each sword comes complete with a black laquered scabbard and a blue/violet cover bag. If youre in the market for a strong good looking reasonably priced Japanese sword you will be happy to own one of these. Blade Length (Inches): 29.25 Full Length: 40.5 Thickness: 0.3125 Material: Blade - 1055 Carbon Handle - Black Braid Cord with Brass Menuki(Plain Edge) Package Contents: Cold Steel Katana w/ Ray Skin Handle Black lacquered wood scabbard. Sam (Ray Skin) Handle with Black Braid Cord and Brass Menuki Cold Steel CS-88BKW: Katana Ray Skin Handle Wood Scabbard