The 28" hand crafted and honed blade is made of 1045 forged high carbon steel. It is full tanged with a cotton cord wrapped tsuka or handle. The wooden saya, or scabbard, has a white frosting finish. The tsuba, or guard, is metal alloy - as are the fuchi (collar) and kashira (buttcap). It has double mekugis, or pegs, and is razor sharp right out of the box. It is an exceptional sword, especially for the price.