ON SALE!!! REGULAR PRICE IS $199.95!!! Blade length is 5", overall length is 25". Hand forged by a master blacksmith in the village of Yoiita Japan. Blade is made from a lamination of the finest quality white steel and wrought iron, tempered to Rockwell C65 scale. Handle is hand turned from Japanese red oak, edges fully sharpened and ready for use. Instructions for mantaining the edge are included.