The swords in this category are replicas. The blades are unsharpened, and are actually being used in Japanese fencing (Kendo) and the art of Iai (the drawing and sheathing of the sword in one motion). The artificial blades are made of zinc alloy, making the swords guaranteed to be safe and shippable overseas. The make of the mountings are based on real swords and carefully examined by Fuji-Torii, which is licensed as an authentic art dealer. The hilts of the swords are wound with glossy silk thread, while the scabbards are made with magnolia and finished with lacquer. Each metal piece is also done in a very intricate manner, so the swords look quite genuine. artist : WAKISAKA, YUTAKA age : contemporary size : W 103 x H 35 x D 16 (cm) size : W 40 1/2" x H 13 3/4" x D 6 1/4" (inch) box : Carton box   artist : WAKISAKA, YUTAKA age : contemporary size : W 106 x H 35 x D 16 (cm) size : W 41 3/4" x H 13 3/4" x D 6 1/4" (inch) box : Carton box   artist : WAKISAKA, YUTAKA age : contemporary size : W 106 x H 46 x D 16 (cm) size : W 41 3/4" x H 18" x D 6 1/4" (inch) box : Carton box