A real Katana that is ready to battle, with a fully capable blade that is very sharp and features a blood groove down the length of the blade. Each sword blade is heat treated for toughness and has a full tang that is double pegged to the hardwood handle. The Tsuba is authentic Zinc Aluminum Alloy and features a dragon motif. The Saya is wooden and finished in a bright red high gloss, featuring black non-metallic fittings on each end. Comes with a free cloth sword bag. 42.5" Handmade Samurai Katana, 1045 High Carbon Steel. Red Scabbard. Specifications Overall Length: 42.5 Inches Blade Length: 28.5 Inches Blade Material: 1045 High Carbon Steel Blade Thickness: 7mm Tang: Full Tang, 9.5 Inches Sharpness & Functionality: Very Sharp, Battle Ready, Functional Tsuba: Zinc Alloy, Antiqued Bronze FInish, Ryujin Dragon Motif Handle Length: 11 Inches Handle: Solid Hardwood, Faux Rayskin, Black Ito Wrap Saya: Wooden, Red Gloss Finish, Black Endcaps, Black Sage-O Includes: Free Cloth Sword Bag