This is the Iaito version of the Musashi Katana. The sword has been created with the same exceptional quality as its predecessor but with an un edged Ha. The Iaito is the best and safest way to practice the Japanese sword arts. With a feel that is identical to a live blade and more durable than aluminum alloy. This practice sword is the ideal training tool to safely practice the ancient art of Iaido. It comes with a FREE black cloth sword bag. [Dimensions] Overall Length: 39.5" Blade Length: 28.25" Tsuka Length:11" [Blade] The blade of the steel has been hand crafted from through hardened high carbon steel. A Bo-Hi has been added to the top of the blade to better balance the blade and give audible feedback when the sword is swung. An aesthetic Hamon runs the length of the blade ending at the blade's Kissake. The blade is full tang and comes unsharpened. [Saya] The Saya of the sword is constructed of wood with a dull gloss black finish. A black cotton Sage-o has been tied around a bright copper Kurigata. The Koi-guchi has been made into a hardened ring around the Saya to safely secure the blade when sheathed. Tsuba] The Habaki is a solid one piece brass construction over a copper Seppa. The Tsuba has been constructed from blackened steel alloy in the classic Musashi double ring design. [Tsuka] The Fuchi is blackened steel. The Tsuka core is hard wood with a ray skin Same and black cotton Ito. Copper Menuki decorate each side of the Tsuka. Two Bamboo Mekugi secure the tang in the Tsuka. The Kashira is blackened steel. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: This is the Iaito version of the Musashi Katana. The sword has been created with the same exceptional quality as its predecessor but with an un edged Ha. The Iaito is the best and safest way to practice the Japanese sword arts. With a feel that is identical to a live blade and more durable than aluminum alloy. This practice sword is the ideal training tool to safely practice the ancient art of Iaido. It comes with a FREE black cloth sword bag. [Dimensions] Overall Length: 39.5" Blade Length: 28.25" Tsuka Length:11" [Blade] The blade of the steel has been hand crafted from through hardened high carbon steel. A Bo-Hi has been added to the top of the blade to better balance the blade and give audible feedback when the sword is swung. An aesthetic Hamon runs the length of the blade ending at the blade's Kissake. The blade is full tang and comes unsharpened. [Saya] The Saya of the sword is constructed of wood with a dull gloss black finish. A black cotton Sage-o has been tied around a bright copper Kurigata. The Koi-guchi has been made into a hardened ring around the Saya to safely secure the blade when sheathed. Tsuba] The Habaki is a solid one piece brass construction over a copper Seppa. The Tsuba has been constructed from blackened steel alloy in the classic Musashi double ring design. [Tsuka] The Fuchi is blackened steel. The Tsuka core is hard wood with a ray skin Same and black cotton Ito. Copper Menuki decorate each side of the Tsuka. Two Bamboo Mekugi secure the tang in the Tsuka. The Kashira is blackened steel.