The Shinto Elite (SH6004KGE) features a hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel katana blade featuring the geometry of the Performance Series. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

• Overall length: 40”
• Blade length: 28”
• Handle length: 11”
• Weight: 2lb 11oz
• Point of Balance: 5"
• Width at Guard: 1.38"
• Width at Tip: 1.03"
• Thickness at Guard: .25"
• Thickness at Tip: .15"
• Sori: 3/4"
• Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.