Description of the Product The Practical Pro Katana from Hanwei is built as an economical cutting sword for heavy targets, with an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade. The blade of the katana is constructed from hand-forged, high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro Katana has a finer polish than others in the series. The tsuka is wrapped with synthetic black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. The katana is stylized with a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the “Wheel of Dharma,” symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. High carbon forged blade Differentially tempered Fully functional Overall: 45 3/4"/116.2 cm Blade Length: 29 1/2"/74.9 cm Handle Length: 15"/38.1 cm Weight: 3lb/1350 g Thickness at Guard: .36“/9 mm Blade Steel: 1566 Made by Hanwei Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece
