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Product Description The Practical Pro Katana is built as an economical cutting sword for heavy targets, with an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade. The blades are constructed from hand-forged, high-carbon steel and are differentially hardened using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro has a fine polish to it compared to 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 done 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. Amazon.com Built as an economical cutting sword for heavy targets, Hanwei's Practical Pro Katana offers an extended tsuka and a thicker, longer blade as well as a fine polish compared to other swords in the Practical Pro line. The blade is constructed from hand-forged, high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method. The tsuka is wrapped with synthetic black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is done in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. Finally, this katana is stylized with a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the Wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. Specifications: Blade length: 29.5 inches Handle length: 15 inches Overall length: 45.75 inches Weight: 3 pounds Width at guard: 0.36 inches