Etrading Munetoshi Katsu Kobuse Dragon Forge Folded 1065 Carbon Steel Katana Sword Overall Length: 39.5 " Nagasa Length: 27.75 " Tsuka Length: 10.5 " Weight W/O Saya: 2.5 LBS, 40 Ounces Tsuba Material: Iron This is the Dragon edition of the Munetoshi Katsu Katana. The Katsu is fully functional and appropriate for medium to heavy traditional targets. The blade forge folded with 1065 carbon steel and a 1040 carbon steel core. Features 4,000 layers of steel. The grain pattern is Ayasugi-hada at the Shinogiji with Mokume-hada along the Ha and inside the hamon. Hamon has been authentically created with a Gunome pattern. Nioi line of the hamon is very crisp with small Nie crystals running along the entire hamon. The tip of the blade features a geometric Kissaki (medium length) with a Kaeri-Asashi temper line." Saya: The saya is wooden with a black glossy finish and bull horn bull koiguchi. Tsuka: The Tsuba is blackened iron with a sukashi dragon theme. The fuchigashira are blackened iron with a dragon theme. The ito is black chemical fiber with alternating cross overs over white samegawa. The tsuka is double pinned with two bamboo mekugi.