Description of the Product Our Bamboo Mat Katana features a chu-kissaki blade of Hanwei's own high-alloy HWS-2S steel, which combines impressive performance with a striking O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei's factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure, advanced-metallurgy blade with excellent edge-holding capability and resilience. The fittings on the katana feature a bamboo-themed black iron tsuba, textured in a bamboo mat design with a jointed bamboo rim and highlighted with gold-tipped bamboo leaves. The fuchi/kashira follow the same theme and the golden menuki feature a pair of sparrows. The saya is finished in high-gloss lacquer with horn fittings. HWS-2S steel blade Quality fittings Bamboo theme Overall: 40 1/4"/102.2 cm Blade Length: 28 7/8"/73.3 cm Handle Length: 11"/27.9 cm Weight: 2lb 12oz/1247 g Blade Steel: HWS-2S Made by Hanwei Specs are from the manufacturer and may vary slightly from piece to piece
