The Practical Shinobi Ninja-to, (SH2268, Black & SH1071, White) whose construction patterns closely that of the Practical Katana, is a wonderful addition for those studying the Way of the Ninja. The blade is made of hand-forged high-carbon steel and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. All the fittings (koshirae) are done in antiqued black iron. The ornate tsuba displays the kuji-kiri (energy-channeling hand positions) employed by the mystical ninja. The tsuka is wrapped in a synthetic ray skin (same), available in black (SH2268) or white (SH1071), and the tsuka-ito is done in imitation black leather. The saya has flat black finish with demon-head bindings for the black Japanese cotton sageo and an intricate kojiri on the end of the saya. A sword no practitioner of Ninjutsu should be without. KEY FEATURES: * Forged high-carbon steel blade * Differential tempering * Hanwei made MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 22 3/4 inches HANDLE LENGTH: 10 1/2 inches OVERALL LENGTH: 34 1/2 inches WEIGHT: 1lb 14oz THICKNESS: .280