The Practical Pro Elite Katana has an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer (29”) Performance Series blade with a finer polish when compared to others in the Practical series. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The rayskin-covered tsuka is wrapped with cotton ito and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are finished in antiqued black iron. The katana feature a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the “Wheel of Dharma,” symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. Key Features: * 1065 High-Carbon Blade * Fine Polish * Quality fittings Specifications: Blade length: 29” Handle length: 14” Overall length: 44” Weight: 2lb 13oz Point of Balance: 4" Width at Guard: 1.40" Width at Tip: 1.05" Thickness at Guard: .30" Thickness at Tip: .20" Sori: 3/4" Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.