This sword is a beauty with it Red High Gloss lacquer finish and a Red sage-o tied around the wooden Kurigata of the scabbard. The construction on this blade is made from CARBON STEEL with dull edge. The Guard is blacked steel finish with a touch of silver, gold, and copper looks and depicts a Japanese Monk sitting with his sword around a sakura blossom tree. The handle of the sword is constructed from wood with an imitation ray skin Same and a red cord Ito. The Menukis of the sword are copper Japanese Warrior. This Katana also comes with a FREE SWORDS STAND. Overall Length: 40"