This blade measures 26.25″ and is in very good polish with a visible suguha hamon. This sword was made in the Autum of 1942 and is signed “Asia United One Heart Made by Mantetsu” Mantetsu was the South Manchurian Railway and these are highly regarded bladed. This sword is in Officers mounts. Attached to the Tsuka is a former collector’s notes. Very good highly desireble sword!