The blade is forged and differentially hardened in the traditional claying method with a prominent hamon.

The Practical Plus features genuine Same Rayskin on the Tsuka with a wrap TsukaIto specially developed for its gripping qualities.

The long tang is doublepegged for security.

The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron ldquosunburstrdquo design with a brass habaki.

Made by Hanwei.

Specifications Overall 40 1/2ldquo Blade Length 27 1/4ldquo Handle Length 12 1/4rdquo Weight 2lb 5oz Point of Balance 5 1/2 Width at Guard 1.

21 Width at Tip .

90 Thickness at Guard .

28 Thickness at Tip .

21 Sori 3/4 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Key Features High carbon forged blade Fully functional Differential tempering