The "Practical Plus" Katana is a new addition to the Hanwei Samurai sword line, providing a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana (SH1070), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron "sunburst" design with a brass habaki. KEY FEATURES: Fully functional Hand-forged high-carbon steel blade Differential tempering MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 27 1/4“ Handle length: 12 1/4” Overall length: 40 1/2“ Weight: 2lb 5oz Box height: 45” Box width: 5” Thickness: .28