From Legacy Blades comes something quite unique and rare - custom-made Osoraku Wakizashi mounted in classic Aikuchi Koshirae. An Aikuchi-style mount is one that does not feature a Tsuba. The style of Osoraku is a type of Zukuri whereby the Kissaki is more than half of the length of the entire blade. The blade is fashioned in the Honsanmai tradition, a taco shell-like method of forging the combines the lamination of a 1095 steel for the edge which results in higher edge retention. The sides are made from folded steel to giver the blade a beautiful Hada. The blade is then clay-tempered and given a briliant Hazuya polish, which highlights the natural Hamon. The blade has a detailed, hand-engraved dragon Horimono. The hourglass-shaped Tsuka core is made from white hardwood and full wrapped with authentic black lacquered ray skin. The Habaki is made from pure copper and features a Kanji engraving while the Fuchi and Kashira are made of blackened iron. The Saya is made from hardwood with a unique oar-shaped tip. It is finished off with real buffalo horn Koiguchi, Kurigata, and Kojiri reinforcement. A Kaeritsuno hook made from buffalo horn is also part of the overall classical design, making this sword a unique part of any collection.PP SPECIFICATIONS Nagasa(Blade) : 51cm / 20"Tsuka(Handle) : 20cm / 7.87"Motohaba(width near habaki) : 4cmSakihaba(width near yokote) : 3.7cmKasane(thickness at habaki) : 7.5mmSakikasane(thickness at yokote) : 5.5mmBlade : Honsanmai, 1095 steel+Folded SteelSaya Material : Hardwood+Buffalo HornHandle Material : Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin+Buffalo HornShipping Weight : 4 lbs. SHIPPING, TERMS, AND REFUNDS By placing an order with RVA Katana, the customer affirms they are a legal adult in their country of residence, and will comply with all local, state, and national laws regarding their order. Legacies of the East, Inc, DBA as RVA Katana shall be held blameless for any infraction of laws by the buyer. US ORDERS  We make every attempt to ship within three business days by the customer’s preferred shipping method. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS Please note that the customer is responsible for understanding the import restrictions of their country, and that RVA Katana is not responsible for items seized in customs, or for swords that are not delivered for failure of the customer to pay customs, duties, or other carrier fees. INCORRECT SHIPPING INFORMATION If you accidentally enter an incorrect address, we are able to change it in our system free of charge before shipping.  If you inform us after shipping, then we are not responsible for lost packages or return fees. Release, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement:  Legacies of the East, Inc DBA RVA Katana does not warrant that a person or company may legally purchase, possess, or carry any and all items offered according to federal, state, or local laws.  By purchasing any item Legacies of the East, Inc DBA RVA Katan, the buyer warrants that he is in compliance with all federal, local, and state laws and is legally able to purchase these items.  Returns You may return any item unused within three days of receipt at your cost (we can provide a shipping label at reduced rates).  After inspection of the returned item, we will refund you for the cost of said item, minus any shipping charges that we have covered. After three days, a 20% restocking fee applies to any return.