These are combat worthy katanas, manufactured by American Fencers Supply. Each has a different guard (called a "tsuba"), made of solid brass - some shiny and some blackened (see photo for which).
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A. AFS LOBED TSUBA COMBAT KATANA Overall length: 39". Blade length: 28". Weight: 2.2# NUMBER IN STOCK:1
B. AFS TACHI TSUBA COMBAT KATANA Overall length: 39". Blade length: 28". Weight: 2.2# NUMBER IN STOCK:1
C. AFS NINJA TSUBA COMBAT KATANA Overall length: 39". Blade length: 28". Weight: 2.2# NUMBER IN STOCK:1
D. AFS OVAL TSUBA COMBAT KATANA Overall length: 39". Blade length: 28". Weight: 2.2# NUMBER IN STOCK:1