Blade & Tang - The blade and tang shall be manufactured in one piece of steel hardened and tempered to within the range of 400-500 HV. The length of the blade is 725mm (small) 830mm Standard. Guard- Brass stamping polished and gold plated. Cartouche Brass stamping polished and gold plated. Backpiece Brass casting polished and gold plated. Ferrule Brass polished and gold-plated. Grip - Wooden core covered in fish skin. 3 strand Grip wire gold plated. Dimensions Length of blade shoulder to point 825mm Weight 920g Scabbard 3mm Real rawhide leather scabbard, hand-sewn with gold plated brass mountings with 2 attachments.
