Description

* Blade Material: High carbon steel (often T10 or 1060) or stainless steel for purely decorative versions. * Blade Features: A visible hamon (temper line) and sometimes a dual-tone finish with a darkened spine. * Scabbard (Saya): Solid wood core wrapped in authentic or faux snakeskin/python-textured leather. * Handle (Tsuka): Similarly wrapped in snakeskin-patterned material, often secured with brass or alloy fittings. * Crossguard (Tsuba): Simple oval or round design, typically made of brass or zinc alloy. * Overall Length: Full-size katanas are typically around 40 inches (103 cm), while the shorter wakizashi versions are roughly 19–26 inches long.