Jintachi is the primary style of mounting used for tachi or the Japanese sword. The sword is suspended with the blade edge down from 2 hangers attached to the obi or sash. The tachi is traditionally curved with a stronger curvature in the hilt than in the blade. This ornate Jintachi is black and gold with a leather cord. The tachi or sword has a 440 stainless steel blade. Measures 42" overall.