Etrading Handmade Samurai Katana Sword with Sharp Edge Pin Wheel Brown Ito Black Ray skin Blade Length: 30 " (Including Habaki) Handle Length: 11.5 " Blade: The blade is made of carbon steel and sharpened. A bloodline has been added to the top of the blade to decrease the weight of the blades and give audible feedback when swung. The swords are full tang. Scabbard: The scabbard (Saya) of the sword is made of wood with a matte black finish. The Sageo is a brown cotton cord wrapped over the Kurigata. Hand Guard ( Tsuba ): The Habaki is a one piece brass construction with two copper seppas. The actual Tsuba are blackened metal with a Pin Wheel design. Handle ( Tsuka ): The Tsuka is wrapped with a brown chemical fiber cord over black ray skin ( Same ). The tang is secured by two bamboo pins ( Mekugi ). The handle fittings ( Menuki ) are zinc alloy dragons on each side of the handle. The Kashira are oxidized metal secured by the brown silk cord. Note: Sword stand sold separately.