With these two katanas you can be hero of the day! The blades are made of carbon steel with Hamon making these blades quite durable and ready to take on action. Hamon is a visible effect created on the blade, the hamon is the outline of the hardened zone (yakiba) which contains the cutting edge. Blades made in this manner are known as differentially hardened, with a harder cutting edge than spine. These blades come with wooden scabbards to help keep them safe and a leather frog back carry giving you an easy way to carry the katanas and to keep them close. The katanas have an overall length of 39.25” which includes the scabbard, however, the blade is 27.88” long. The handle is 9.63” and made of faux leather giving you a good grip for better control of the katana. These katanas are perfect for cosplay, collection, conventions and as a gift to any anime, video game or katana lover out there. It can even be used to help you turn into any character you want for Halloween or to any convention. THESE ARE NOT TOYS AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CAUTION, THEY ARE MEANT FOR ADULTS ONLY!!