Description of the Product The Practical Plus XL Katana provides a cutting sword that is economical while featuring traditional fittings and construction methods. Designed for maximum cutting power in heavy targets, this katana features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton Tsuka-Ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus Katanas are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome iron Tsuba features a "sunburst" design with a brass habaki. Performance XL Blade Geometry Traditional Construction Built for Martial Artists Overall: 40 1/2” / 102.87 cm Blade Length: 28 1/2”/ 72.39 cm Handle Length: 11”/ 27.94 cm Weight: 2lb 11oz / 1,22 kg Point of Balance: 5 1/2"/ 13.97 cm Width at Guard: 1.42" /3,60 cm Width at Tip: 1.10" / 2,79 cm Thickness at Guard: .26"/ 6,6mm Thickness at Tip: .18"/ 4,57mm Sori: 3/4" /1,91 cm Blade Steel: 1566 Made by Hanwei Specs are from the manufacturer and will vary slightly from piece to piece
