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