When it comes to equipping martial artists with affordable yet functional swords When it comes to equipping yourself, Hanwei's Practical Katanas have always been among the best The blade of this samurai sword is forged from 1156695 carbon steel and has differentially hardened in traditional style to achieve a Rockwell hardness of 60 HRC at to create a blade back and 40 HRC at the cutting edge. The detachable handle is tightly wrapped in a traditional style with faux leather to to create a good grip that will last for years Tameshigiri-will outlast training. From the house of Hanwei Special Features: - Differentially hardened - Designed for martial artists and collectors