Shinwa swords have a quality standard like no other and you won't find a more functional or beautiful katana at this price! This sword measures 41 1/4" overall and features a 28 1/2" heat-forged double-edged Damascus steel blade that has been folded to create more than 2,000 layers to perform with razor-sharp edges on both sides. The blade offers a heavy blood groove in the traditional katana design. The handle offers genuine ray skin with a nylon cord wrap, a cast zinc menuki and tsuba. 28 1/2" Double edged Damascus steel blade Traditional Katana wrap of Genuine ray skin & nylon cordage Intricately detailed zinc menuki & tsuba 41 1/4" overall length