Specifications: Blade Length: 21" Overall Length: 29 1/2" Steel: 1055 Carbon Weight: 30.6 oz Handle: 8 1/2" Samé (Ray Skin) Handle w/ Black Braid & Brass Menuki Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard The Japanese swords of the Emperor Series have proven, since their initial introduction almost five years ago, to be quite popular with many of our customers. Still, we are aware that there are some people who want a battle ready sword but hope to find one at a more affordable price. Our Warrior Series addresses this problem directly. In our efforts to reduce the costliness of the blades, we have omitted the expensive mirror polishing that we used on our Emperor Swords to create a new series of Japanese swords with a more practical finish.