The Practical Plus Katana from Hanwei provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana (SH1070), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened in the traditional claying method with a prominent hamon. The Practical Plus katana features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus katana are patinated stainless steel decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki.  
 
Overall: 40 1/4", 102cm
Blade Length: 27 1/4", 69cm
Handle Length: 11 1/4", 28.5cm
Weight: 2lb 8oz, 1135 grams
Point of Balance: 5 1/2", 14cm
Sori: 3/4", 20mm
Blade Steel: 1566 Carbon Steel

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.