Crafted with special care and accuracy, the Frostbite Katana Japanese Tosho Sword is a replica carbon steel beauty that will look great for years. Featuring an all hardwood Saya painted high gloss black with gold patterns Shimo, or snowflakes/frost patterns, the Frostbite Katana Japanese Tosho Sword shines like a star. Each Katana comes with a wooden handle wrapped in white faux Rayskin and black Ito. The guard/Tsuba is authentic aluminum-zinc alloy with a golden-bronze finish that also matches the pommel. Specifications Overall Length: 41 Inches Blade Length: 27.125 Inches Blade Material: Carbon Steel, Wire Brushed Hamon Blade Thickness: 4mm Tang: Half Tang Sharpness & Functionality: Unsharpened, Ornate Replica Tsuba: Authentic Aluminum-zinc Alloy, Anodized Golden-bronze Handle Length: 10.75 Inches Handle: Wooden, White Faux Rayskin, Black Ito Wrap Saya: Hardwood, High Gloss Finish, Black w Gold Accents