This is the sword used by O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu) in the movie " Kill Bill ". The sword (also called Shirasaya) is 39" overall. The blade is 440 stainless steel and 27" long. The handle and the scabbard is wood with black lacquer finish. It features Japanese writings printed on the blade and on the scabbard. This is the exact reproduction sword from the movie. Great collectible item.