This large heron marked sword has a hardened and tempered blade made from D2 steel. The hilt and scabbard components are sculptural quality silicon bronze. The pommel is keyed and hot peened to the tang. The guard is banzaipeened to the tang. The grip and scabbard are leather over a wood core.

Statistics

 

Overall length:

43 inches

Blade length:

33 inches

Blade width at widest point:

2 inches

Blade thickness at base:

.26 inches tapering to .14 at 4 inches from the tip

Cross width:

6 x 1 7/8 inches

Grip length:

10.25 inches