The Katana is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved single–edged blade with a circular guard & a long grip to accommodate two hands. This sword was used by the samurai in feudal Japan & now is generally collected by sword collectors & enthusiast. This sword’s circular guard & other small fitments are made from brass; the grip of the sword is made in wood, covered with ray skin & cloth wrapping. The sword is designed to be well balanced & can be wielded with one or two hands & is stiff enough to thrust & slash easily. The blade is hand forged & expertly tempered from superior quality high carbon steel & has a narrow fuller on both side of the blade. The scabbard is made for quality hard wood coated with a superior glossy wood finish.