Ten Ryu Katana Samurai Sword Hand Forged w/ Japanese Maru Technique. 41" overall, 11" handle, and 28 1/2" blade. This sword is hand forged with the japanese forging technique called the Maru technique. This technique was studied in Japan and taken back to China. The blade is made of CS1045 carbon steel with blood groove and the blade is hand sharpened. Dragon design guard. The handle is wrapped with genuine ray skin. It comes with a black lacquered finished scabbard with a brass dragon inlay. Includes black cotton sword bag.