The blade is handforged highcarbon steel and differentially hardened using a traditional claying method HRC 60 edge HRC 40 spine.

The temper line hamon is evident and prominent.

The flat black saya features a black cotton sageo.

The tsuka has genuine ray skin same with a black synthetic leather tsukaito for better gripping qualities.

The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba.

Made by Hanwei.

Specifications Overall 16 1/2ldquo Blade Length 11ldquo Handle Length 4 1/4ldquo Weight 13oz Point of Balance 1 1/2 Width at Guard 1.

10 Thickness at Guard .

21 Sori 1/4 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Key Features High carbon forged blade Fully functional Differential tempering