Cold Steel (Imperial Series)

Cold Steel Katana Wood Scabbard. This Sword from Cold Steel has a 29 1/2 in. 1055 Carbon steel blade with blood groove and Ray skin silk wrapped handles. Overall length is 40 3/4 in. Includes Black Lacquered scabbard and cover bag. Specifications for Cold Steel Emperor Katana: Manufacturer: Cold Steel Included Accessories: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard Blade Finish: Satin Blade Length: 29.5 in Handle Finish: Cord Blade Material: 1060 Overall Length: 40.75 in Condition: New Handle Length: 11.25 in Blade Thickness: 0.28 in Serrated: Plain Handle Material: Brass Weight: 41.4 oz Features of Cold Steel Emperor Katana: Includes a fully sharpened 1055 carbon steel blade 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). The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of nickel-silver brass and each hilt is covered in Sam (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black silk cord. A beautiful Menuki (a small ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the swords aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as can possibly be made. Includes a black laquered scabbard and a blue/violet cover bag. Blade Length (Inches): 29.375 Full Length: 40.875 Thickness: 0.3125 Material: Blade - 1055 Carbon Handle - Black Braid Cord(Plain Edge) Package Contents: Cold Steel Emperor Katana Sam (Ray Skin) Handle with Black Braid Cord and Brass Menuki. Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard. Cold Steel CS-88K: Katana Wood Scabbard