Ten Ryu Katana Handmade  Hand Forged. 40 1/2" overall,11" handle, 28" blade. Hand sharpened with carbon steel 1045 blade. Cotton cord and ray skin handle. Scabbard done in deep black lacquer with unique Japanese design. Includes cotton sword bag. The Maru technique is a process of forging the steel for the samurai swords learned in Japan but made outside of Japan.