her are some of my stats. Distal taper 4.4mm-4mm-31/2,pob is 3&7/8,blade length31&7/8,guard length 7& 1/2,grip length 4& 2/8 weight 2pounds 14oz.Bought this at regular price few weeks ago, really like the blade style. The fit were the blade meets the guard is good,The oeened is finished very well, Only things would change would be leather grip and little more distal taper, but for price and whole buying process you get great price. I have cut water bottles and mats cuts great, this sword is good improvement over other ronin katana euro swords. Very fast shipping ronin katana got the sword shipped out within a day fantastic! would recommend this sword, Rember to only cut water bottles, mats and bamboo safe cutting ray blundell