In the later Japanese history, most soldiers were doing battle on their feet or were involved in an individual combat against one another. For these soldiers, their tachi swords were too long and therefore a new, shorted sword was created ?? the katana. Most practitioners of Ia?? -Do systems use the katana today. They can be easily drawn into a position for horizontal, diagonal or vertical cut. The curve of the blade provides an efficient slashing cut characteristic of Ia??-Do. This is the longest of the cold steel katanas. The 1050 High Carbon steel blade is 36 inches in length and a blade thickness of 9/32". Like all cold steel blades, this sword is built for beauty as well as functionality. MSRP. $624.99 The Excaliber special price $339.95

Specifications: Weight: 56 oz.

Blade Thickness: 9/32"

Blade Length: 36"

Handle: 13" Ray Skin, black braid cord with brass

Menuki Steel: 1050 High Carbon

Overall Length: 49"

Sheath: Black Lacquered Wood w/blue violet cover bag

Product SKU: 4111367