Specs Shinwa offers you a handmade katana like none other for a price that is far below the value of the craftsmanshipIt has a hand-forged 28" 1045 carbon steel blade with a visible hamon line, extending from a polished brass habakiThe hardwood handle is wrapped in white faux rayskin and royal purple cord with brass menuki and the tuba is black metalThe 38 1/2" overall katana comes with a black wooden scabbard with a painted, purple speckled design and purple cord *This item is excluded from express shipping.