This incredibly distinctive and appealing katana design is another addition to the United Black collection. This Yoru Doragon (Japanese for "black dragon") katana features a 30" hand forged blade of 1060 Damascus steel folded 256 times to 1792 layers for superior strength and flexibility. The blade tang has an exclusive stamp that can only be found on a United Black sword blade. The hardwood handle is wrapped in black sting ray skin and black leather, and is accented with custom designed brass menuki and cast metal guard and pommel. The hardwood sheath features black nylon cord wrapping and a unique dragon screen design. This item is placed in a traditional cloth sword bag with a collectible hanging medallion and packaged in a custom box. 41 1/4" overall United Cutlery