Features include a wide base 440 stainless steel blade with kanji acid-etched between the double edges. Designed to look sharp in person, the edge is actually rounded and made false, which means this sword is ideal for plays, reenactments, conventions and LARPing.The handle and scabbard are cast from resin allowing them to hold many designs and colors. The guard, pommel, and scabbard fittings are all brass. 23 1/4 in. overall, 17 in. blade, 5 1/2 in. handle.