Made as a companion piece for the Practical Plus Katana and Tanto, the Wakizashi features an edge-tempered high carbon forged steel blade with a prominent hamon, genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, and a handle wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron sunburst design with a brass habaki. Features:- High carbon forged steel blade - Fully functional - Fully tempered Specifications:- Overall length: 27 1/4- Blade length: 20- Handle length: 6 3/4- Weight: 1lb 10oz- Point of Balance: 3 1/2- Width at Guard: 1.10- Width at Tip: .75- Thickness at Guard: .28- Thickness at Tip: .21- Sori: 1/2