This sword is one of three exciting versions of the shikomizue stick sword of Zatoichi, the legendary blind Samurai. The ever-popular black Hanwei  SH1014, with its fully tempered carbon steel blade is joined by the SH2267 which features a fully-forged straight Katana blade, housed in a natural hardwood scabbard and handle combination, while the superbly folded blade of the SH2114 is housed in exquisite rosewood. Key Features: Carbon steel with etched temper line bladeSlim profileSupplied with fabric sword bag. Zatoichi Stick/Sword, BlackPP SPECIFICATIONS Overall: 39 1/2"Blade Length: 28 1/2"Handle Length: 10 1/2"Weight: 1lb 8ozPoint of Balance: 8"Width at Guard: .98"Width at Tip: .80"Thickness at Guard: .25"Thickness at Tip: .20"Blade Steel: 5140 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.