The nodachi sword or no-dachi features a traditional braided cotton wrap handle with a blackened cast metal tsuba and pommel. The non-sharp carbon steel blade is mounted with a traditional copper habaki. The scabbard on this nodachi sword is handmade from wood, which is painted in flat black finish. This amazing sword is crafted of carbon steel, in order to replicate as closely as possible the composition of the blade. The nodachi measures an extraordinary 6 feet 7 inches overall with a full tang blade that measures 57" long which continues an extra 21 into the handle. The diameter of the steel tsuba is 3.25 inch. Overall length: 78 Inches Blade Thickness: 8.75mm