Specs Crafted by the expert swordsmiths of Shinwa, it’s another fine example of the artistry you only get with a hand-forged swordIt has a sharp, hand-forged 28 1/2” 1045 carbon steel blade that extends from a brass habaki and has a visible hamon lineThe cast metal, square tsuba is a copper-colored masterpiece with an intricate dragon theme, matching the dragon menukiThe wooden handle is traditionally wrapped in genuine white rayskin and black cord-wrap and the pommel is cast metalThe 39 1/2” overall katana slides smoothly into a lacquered deep burgundy, wooden scabbard with a black cord-wrap accent