MB Handmade Takeda Shingen Daimyo Japanese Samurai Katana Sword with Box Blade: The blade of the sword has been hand made with High Carbon Steel. The Carbon has been hammered out through the blade so that it has a universal hardness throughout the entire blade. A Bo-Hi has been added to the top of the blade to even out the weight and give audible feedback. The sword comes full tang with an O-Kissake. Saya: The scabbard of the sword is wooden with dull black gloss finish and shiny highlights. The black cotton sage-o is tied around a copper Kurigata. Tsuba: The Tsuba is blackened steel with two war banners covered with Kanji. On the reverse side of the Tsuba is Lord Nobunaga with his crest in gold. The Habaki of the sword is a one piece brass construction. Two blackened Seppas secure the blade in the Tsuka. Tsuka: The Tsuka is wooden with a black ray skin Same. A black cotton Ito has been wrapped over the ray skin Same. Golden Menuki are on each side of the Tsuka rendered as dragons. Two bamboo Mekugi secure the tang into the Tsuka. The Kashira is a relief of waves in blackened steel.