Shinwa swords have a quality standard like no other and you won't find a more functional or beautiful katana at this price! This sword measures 43" overall. Features a 30" hand-forged, double-edged black Damascus steel blade that has been folded to deliver 2,000 layers of pure cutting power and is build to perform with razor sharp edges on both sides. The blade offers a heavy blood groove in the traditional katana design while the handle features genuine ray skin with a nylon cord wrap and a cast zinc menuki and tsuba. The coordinating wood scabbard completes the authentic look and feel of this mighty weapon. Shinwa, KZ500BDZ