Straight from United's Black Collection, this Kogane (Japanese for gold) Dynasty forged katana measures 42" overall with 29 7/8" of hand-forged 1060 Damascus steel blade equipped with a heavy blood groove. The blade's tang is stamped with United's Black collection mark. Black sting ray and leather wraps around the hardwood handle that's accented with a custom-designed brass plated guard and menuki. Distinctive artwork adorns the hardwood sheath along with a nylon cord wrap and custom knotted rope. The sword is placed in a traditional cloth sword bag and includes a collectible hanging medallion.