Since their initial introduction, Cold Steel's Emperor Series swords have proven to be popular with many of our customers. Still, we are aware that there are some people who want a battle ready sword but hope to find one at a more affordable price. Our Warrior Series addresses this problem directly. The Warrior Series swords share the same high-performance 1060 steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their Emperor counterparts, but we have omitted their expensive mirror polishing in favor of a more practical finish. This makes the Warrior Series a perfect choice for training and perfecting cutting techniques (Tameshigiri) without damaging or tarnishing the blade. The intricate, Japanese warrior-inspired detail work is impressive. Creative cutlery company Cold Steel's ever-popular Warrior Series swords are delicately-designed, durably-crafted blades with the same steel, heat treatment, and remarkably keened blades as the company's more expensive Emperor Series. Like the Emperor swords, they boast Samé-covered, cord-wrapped handles and quality fittings, and additionally come complete with a black lacquered scabbard and soft blue cover bag. * 29.25-inch 1055 carbon steel blade * 0.3125-inch blade thickness * 11.25-inch samé (ray skin) black braid cord handle with brass Menuki * 40.5-inch overall length * 41.4-ounce weight * Includes black lacquered wood scabbard Warranty All Cold Steel products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship. Details are included with your purchase. About Cold Steel Cold Steel, Incorporated was founded in 1980, with the goal of making the strongest, sharpest cutlery in the world for knife enthusiasts. Over the last three-plus decades, the company has been at the forefront of many design innovations that have helped innovate the knife industry, including introduction of checked Kraton handles, and the tanto point blade styles which have become industry hallmarks of quality and sophistication. An ornate, black lacquered wood scabbard is also included.