Shinwa SatinSting Handmade Shirasaya/Samurai Sword - Exclusive Hand Forged Black Damascus Steel; White Hand Lacquered Hardwood; Sleek Style, Ninja Stealth - Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang Tanto Sleek, clean design stands out in any display or collection, even amongst lavishly adorned, sumptuously appointed custom swords - a must-have for any collector Full tang 29" black Damascus steel blade - painstakingly hand forged by seasoned swordsmiths using proven, centuries-old techniques Innovative, exclusive process puts black in black Damascus - result is blade with brooding dark beauty without equal Seamless, fluid design from from kashira to saya base; discreet and stealthy; unique and eye-catching Tough hardwood handle and saya, both with elegant, satiny smooth hand-lacquered finish