Gladius' Samurai swords have functional 440C stainless steel blades, which are fully tempered and edged, but they are primarily intended for use as collectibles and decorator pieces, generally with eye-catching coloring and detailing. The 060-GL Katana has a black snakeskin handle with a Geisha menuki and a tsuba in the form of a stylized snake, matched by a black scabbard with delicate gold marbling. Dragon heads decorate both the end of the handle and the end of the scabbard. BLADE LENGTH: 26 3/4" HANDLE LENGTH: 11" OVERALL LENGTH: 38 1/2" WEIGHT: 3lb 2oz Click on image for close up view |
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