This Dragon Fly Wakizashi from Cold Steel is a Japanese style sword that was worn by samurai of small stature in feudal Japan. Features of the Cold Steel Dragon Fly Wakizashi: - Weight: 30.3oz; - Blade Thickness: 5/16in, - Blade Length: 22”; - Handle Length: 9 1/2”, 11 1/2”; - Steel: High Carbon Steel; - Sword Style: Japanese; - Product Family: Dragon Fly. Deeply curved and hand polished 1060 steel blade of this Dragon Fly Wakizashi terminates in a long iris leaf point for maximum cutting potential. Made of this steel, blade shows resilience and a good compromise between hardness and pliability; it is popular among the sword making community. These swords come with two protective bags: a blue cotton travel bag and an intricately decorative display bag made from fine heavy silk brocade. This line features thicker, wider and heavier blade; these swords have a distinctive teal-green silk cord-wrap and black samé (ray skin) handles, complementing rich iron furniture with a dragonfly motif