Ten Ryu Captain Nathan Algren Samurai Sword with Silk-Wrapped Handle Replica of Captain Nathan Algren samurai sword from the movie "The Last Samurai" Hand forged with 1065 high carbon steel in Sinogi Zukui shape 41-inch long sword has a 28-inch, 7mm thick, tri-polished mirror finished Shinogi-ji (blade) Engraved with Japanese horimono, which translates to "Serve with dignity and honor." Japanese silk wrapped tsuka (or handle) features real ray skin; scabbard with black lacquer finish