A sharp, full tang, battle ready sword from MAKOTO. Both beginners and avid collectors will appreciate the attention to detail on this piece! From the High Carbon steel blade, to the tight cord wrap (Ito) and alloy guard (Tsuba), this sword is fully functional in every sense. The full tang blade extends to the end of the hardwood handle and comes razor sharp and thick. The wooden scabbard (Saya) includes a matte black finish, nylon cloth, and metal Kurigata fittings. The handle is wrapped with real ray skin. The tsuba has Chinese characters on one side and Japanese warrior on the other side.

Uesugi Kenshin
Also called: Dragon of Echigo, God of War, Tiger of Echigo, Guardian of the North, was a Japanese samurai warlord who ruled Echigo province in the Sengoku Period of Japan. In 1548, Kenshin became the owner of the castle of Haruyama and was engaged in the Battle of Kawanakajima with Takeda Shingen.

• Hand honed razor sharp Japanese katana. The blade is forged from 1045 high carbon steel and tempered for consistent hardness and flexibility
• Features a black matte finished wooden scabbard (saya).
• Razor sharp fully function full tang blade with double bamboo peg on handle.
• Overall Length: 41 1/2" in saya; 40" out of saya. Blade Length: 27".
• Black sageio braid over Real Ray Skin. Including silk wrapped gift box.

Hand honed razor sharp Japanese katana. The blade is forged from 1045 high carbon steel and tempered for consistent hardness and flexibilityMAKOTO