This sword's blade is made of spring steel, it is a well balance sword, the balancing point is about 2 inches from the hand guard. the scabbard is made of cherry wood. the hand guard is a yin yang design. it is a high quality sword for Tai Chi practioners. It is made by the most famous sword maker-SHENG GUAN LONG in Long Quan, China. Sword tasselle and a carrying case come with it.