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