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