Description Japanese Katana/Shin Gunto Type sword with a 25.5″ cutting blade length and a leather wrapped wooden scabbard ( Saya ). Made in Japan with a unknown maker double sided Mei mark on the tang. Overall blade tip to tang length is 34″”. Brass finished solid copper pommel (Kashira) cap with hanger loop. Natural ray/eel skin (Samegawa) covered handle (Tsuka). Cloth wrapped (Ito) with cherry blossom copper ornament (Menuki) on each side. Brass ( Sukashi ) hand guard ( Tsuba ) Brass spacers (Seppa). Copper blade collar (Habaki). Tang has one hole in it ( Mekugiana ). Overall length of sword in scabbard is 38.5″. No FFL required and ships to buyers homes. Condition: Good with scratches, leather scabbard damage, dings on top of blade and handling wear. Serial: NVSN Manufacturer: Japan Model: Shin Gunto Katana Sword