The Cold Steel nodachi - a muckin' big Japanese two-handed sword - almost a polearm! Blade is differentially tempered 1055 high carbon steel, hilt is traditional wood with same', braid, and brass menuki. Black lacquered wood scabbard. Sharp, sharp, sharp, and one of the most seriously bad-assed katana I've ever had the pleasure of playing with.

length: 57 1/2"
blade: 34 1/2"
blade width: 1 3/8" at habaki
blade width: 1 1/2" at widest
hilt: 22 3/4"
tsuba: 3 1/4" x 3"
balance point: 4 1/2"
weight (sword): 4 lb 3.0 oz
weight (sword and saya): 4 lb 15.0 oz

Price: $640