The Kenpo Full Tang Blood Lust Katana is made of 1045 high carbon steel that is heat treated for toughness and sharpened for cutting. The guard is all metal on this battle ready beast and it features dual bamboo pins on the tang. The bright red hardwood Saya is beautiful and ornate and catches the eye, and in the hands of a skilled person the blade will produce excellently smooth cuts. Each Kenpo Full Tang Blood Lust Katana is hand made. For display purposes too. Specifications Overall Length: 40.5 Inches Blade Length: 28.05 Inches Blade Material: 1045 High Carbon Steel Blade Thickness: 7.5mm Blade Features: Blood Groove, Bohi with Yokote Tang: Full Tang, 7.5 Inches Sharpness & Functionality: Very Sharp, Functional Cutting Tsuba: All Metal, Metallic Painted Gold & Silver, Japanese Design Handle Length: 10.8 Inches Handle: Hardwood, White Faux Rayskin, Burgundy Ito Wrap Saya: Hardwood, High Gloss Red Painted, Burgundy Sage-O Includes: Katana, Saya