The kashira Style, gold plated with a dragon's mouth and a bell hanging
from it. Unlike many katanas with the menuki in the inside of the handle
wrap, this one has a large menuki outside and it's decorated with
clouds. The Habaki is a one piece brass construction. The actual Tsuba
has been constructed from gold plated copper.The Fuchi is brass with
dragon design. The Tsuka core is wooden with a imitation Ray Skin Same
and a blue cotton Ito. The handle has two pegg, its rattan. The Saya is
wooden with a blue piano lacquer finish. A blue cotton Sage-o has been
tied around the Saya. The blade is made of 440 stainless steel and comes
factory sharp. Overall Length: 40.25" |