Part of United Cutlery's Black Collection, this fully functional samurai sword measures a huge 54" overall with a hand-forged 35.5" 1045 carbon steel blade. With a mirror finish and a heavy blood groove, this blade also features a tang that has United's exclusive stamp indicating it is a United Black blade. A heavy black nylon wrap surrounds the handle with a solid Micarta tip and a unique solid oval cast metal guard. Included with this beautiful samurai sword is a custom black leather sheath inside a traditional cloth sword bag. A hanging medallion is also included.