Hanwei's Practical Pro Elite Katana has an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade forged in high carbon steel.

This Samurai sword has a fine polish. The ray skin-covered tsuka is wrapped with cotton ito and double-pegged for safety. The saya features a deep black lacquer finish with a black cotton sageo.

The Katana is stylized with a round kuruma tsuba, which represents the "Wheel of Dharma," symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path.

Specifications:

Traditional Construction
Quality fittings
Blade material: 1566 high carbon steel
Overall length: approx. 111.8 cm
Blade length: approx. 73.7 cm
Handle length: approx. 35.6 cm
Weight: approx. 1269 g
Point of balance: approx. 10.2 cm from the guard
Blade width at guard: approx. 3.5 cm
Blade width at tip: approx. 2.6 cm
Blade thickness at guard: approx. 8 mm
Blade thickness at tip: approx. 5 mm
Sori: approx. 1.9 cm

Manufacturer's product no.: SH6009KPG

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.