Cold Steel Gold Lion Katana Sword 30" Damascus Steel Blade Ray Skin Handle Black

The Cold Steel Gold Lion Katana represents a Samurai's "every day carry sword" for personal protection, and the defense of his Lord, his family and his home. Significantly lighter than some of Cold Steel's other heavier-duty Katana, it is not only faster in-hand, but easier and more comfortable to carry when tucked into an Obi and worn all day. The Katana's Menuki bears the symbol of the Japanese Shisa (Lion Dog) a guardian or protector - a fitting motif for this beautiful lightweight sword. Measuring just under thirty inches, the Gold Lion Katana's blade is made from expertly hand honed and highly polished Damascus steel, with a Hamaguri grind, peaked Iori Mune spine and undulating clay-tempered Hamon. The black iron Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira all have gleaming 24 carat gold leaf accents and the handle features white ray-skin and a black silk cord wrap. FeaturesHand honed and clay tempered24 carat gold leaf accentsBlack lacquered wood scabbard