Each piece in the Shinto Daisho has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. Features: - Hand forged Steel - Edge-tempered blade with hamon. - Traditional construction Specifications: - Overall length: 27 3/4" - Blade length: 20" - Handle length: 6 1/2" - Weight: 1lb 7oz - Thickness at Guard: .240 - Weight in box: 4lb 1oz - Box height: 32 1/4" - Box width: 5 1/2" Manufactures Website Address www.cashanwei.com Warranty Information