Specs The mark of a Samurai was the formidable weapon that he carried that became a part of him for the rest of his lifeIt has a 28”, razor-sharp 1045 carbon steel blade with a visible hamon line, which extends from a brass habakiThe hardwood handle is wrapped in genuine, white rayskin and black cord and the tsuba is metal alloy in a golden dragon designThe 41 7/10” katana slides smoothly into a black lacquered, wooden scabbard with an intricate flower design *This item is excluded from express shipping.