Museum Quality Katana For The Serious Sword Collector This top quality katana is manufactured under the strictest quality standards using the best material available. The heat tempered blade is 1/4" of solid 420 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish. Each solid hardwood handle is tightly bound in nylon cord wrapping. The solid metal guard offers symbolic Oriental designs. The blade slide superbly into each hardwood blade sheath for a secure fit. Balanced for complete blade control. Dark Orient Sword (39 5/8" ov, 28 3/8" bl)