This is beautiful Traditional Japanese Samurai Katana sword that is well made with a carbon steel blade and a full tang handle. This sword has a hardwood Black finish scabbard with red bow. The end caps and hilt are dark bronze zinc aluminum with a decorated graceful design. The guard and hilt On this sword has a beautiful crafted Japanese style design on it for a more authentic look. The cord wrappings nicely around the handle are black in color.