Kogane is Gold in Japanese. This unique series offers a hardwood handle with black ray skin and black leather wrap accenting the brass menuki and custom designed brass plated guard and collar. The traditional blade is equipped with a heavy blood groove and Kanji Chisel (translates to United Strong Steel). The hardwood blade sheath is accented with nylon cord wrap and custom knotted rope. 42 1/8" overall. 30 3/8" blade.