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Hanwei's Practical Plus Katana provides an economical, dependable cutting sword that uses traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened in the traditional claying method with a prominent hamon. It features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron sunburst design with a brass habaki. Specifications: Blade length: 27.25 inches Handle length: 12.25 inches Overall length: 40.5 inches Weight: 2 pounds, 5 ounces Point of balance: 5.5 inches Width at guard: 1.21 inches Width at tip: 0.9 inches Thickness at guard: 0.28 inches Thickness at tip: 0.21 inches Sori: 0.75 inches