www.AbandonTheCart.com AbandonTheCart@Hotmail.com CLICK HERE To Start Shopping  Practical Pro Elite Katana SH6004KGE MSRP: $519.00 Price: $441.15 Specifications: Overall: 44" Blade: 29" Handle: 14" Weight: 2lb 13oz By customer demand, the Practical Pro Elite Katana (SH6009KPG) has an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer (29") blade. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro Elite has a fine polish compared to others in the practical series. The rayskin-covered tsuka is wrapped with sueded black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are finished in antiqued black iron. The katana features a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the "Wheel of Dharma," symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path.