Cold Steel Imperial Katana

The Cold Steel company has used only traditional materials for the Japanese swords fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar), is hand made out of polished brass and each hilt is covered in Samé (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black cord. A beautiful brass Menuki ( a small, ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword's aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as possible. All come complete with a Black Lacquered Wood Sheath with Blue-Violet cover bag. All features fully Sharpened 1050 carbon steel blades, each heat treated to a spring temper. The blade surface is then given a careful polish by hand, with a distinctive mirror polish applied to the fuller (blood groove) .

Cold Steel Imperial Katana Features:

• Blade Length: 29 3/8"
• Overall Length: 40 3/4"
• Blade Thickness: 9/32"
• Weight: 39.5 oz
• Steel: 1050 Carbon Steel
• Sheath: Black Lacquered wood with Blue Violet cover bag.