Tiger Katana has Saya that are richly glossed in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The ray skin used on the tsuka is of the highest quality, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from best quality Japanese cotton. The Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri, Koiguchi and Kurigata are all made from blackened bronzed iron, selectively detailed in gold. The Tsuba of the Katana and Wakizashi are made from blackened iron, with a tiger inlaid in brass. Tiger Katana features a Habaki which is of one piece brass construction. The blades of all three pieces are grooved on both sides, with a short Kissaki on the Katana and Wakizashi. KEY FEATURES: * Hand forged and folded steel blades * Excellent quality * Traditional construction MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 29 3/4 HANDLE LENGTH: 13 3/4" OVERALL LENGTH: 44 1/2" WEIGHT: 2lb 12oz WEIGHT IN BOX: 6lb 5oz BOX HEIGHT: 50" BOX WIDTH: 5 1/2" THICKNESS: .280