Description of the Product The Tiger Elite Katana features a hand forged and folded Performance Series katana blade and some of the finest fittings available. Designed for multiple cuts in normal targets, the Tiger Elite Katana is equally at home as a cutting blade or a showpiece. The K120C powder steel blade makes for superior edge holding and cutting ability. The koshirae are crafted in blackened bronze and detailed in gold. The blackened iron tsuba features a ‘stalking tiger’ motif. The tsuka features the finest quality same (rayskin), while the tsuka-ito and sageo are woven in premium Japanese cotton. Performance Elite Blade Geometry Traditional Construction Superior Quality Overall: 41"/104.1 cm Blade Length: 29"/73.7 cm Handle Length: 11"/28 cm Weight: 2lb 8oz/ 1134 g Point of Balance: 5 1/2"/14 cm from the guard Width at Guard: 1.35"/3.4 cm Width at Tip: 1.03"/2.6 cm Thickness at Guard: .25"/6 mm Thickness at Tip: .16"/4 mm Blade Steel: K120C Made by Hanwei Specs are from the manufacturer and will vary slightly from piece to piece
