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 Damascus steel blade that has been folded more than 2,000 times for pure cutting power and build to perform with a razor sharp edge. The blade offers a heavy blood groove in the traditional katana design. The handle offers genuine ray skin with a red nylon cord wrap, a cast zinc menuki and tsuba. The coordinating wood scabbard completes the authentic look and feel of this mighty weapon. Shinwa, KZ500MDZ