This is the economical edition of the Musashi. However, this is still a top of the line blade in this price range. The blade is razor sharp with a good balance. The sword is full tang dual-pegged for full functionality. The blade of the sword is constructed of carbon steel with a hamon (Habuchi, The transition zone from soft to hard steel) along the edge of the blade. The sword comes razor sharp and features a visible kissake on the tip of the blade. Ridge Line dividing kissaki from the rest of the blade. The hadened edge (Yakiba) as it extends past the yokote into the kissaki. The scabbard of the sword is wooden with a high gloss red lacquer finish. Wrapped around the upper half of the scabbard is a red cotton sageo. The scabbard throat is blackened. The guard of the sword begins with a bronze blade collar (Habaki). The actual guard is blackened steel in the double ring design, the exact same design as the great Musashi. Each side of the guard is secured by a bronze spacer (Seppa), this fitting is only found on hand crafted swords. The sword is full tang and secured by two wooden pins in the handle of the sword. Wrapped over the tang of the sword is real ray skin held in place by two steel pins (Menuki) shaped like dragons. Over the real ray skin is a red cotton wrap for the best in comfort and grip. The pommel of the sword is a simple blackened steel end cap.
•Specifications:
A) Overall Length: 40" Blade Length: 28 "
B) Blade Steel: Carbon Steel Blade: Sharpened (Razor Sharp)
C) Handle Material: Real Ray skin wrapped grip & red cotton cord wrap with Dual-Pegged
D) Includes a Sword Bag

More About Musashi:

Musashi was the greatest swords man ever in Japan. It has been recorded that he won no less than 60 sword duels and was never defeated. He was not only the best swordsman but also the author of the book Of Five Rings, teacher of his sword art and talented artist. Musashi was a Samurai in all aspects of the word, and the world may never see another of his caliber.