The Sougyo No Kotowari features a twin sword identical to each other with a metal chain strap connected to the hilt of each sword handle. Five short metal rectangular plaques dangle off the chain strap from their ends. The handle is wrapped in red cord for full grip which is then followed by the metal guard. The guard is a Dragon design. From the Guard is the partially covered blade which attach to the Carbon Steel blade. This blade is very unique because it carries a regular style blade with another short blade that prongs out and arcs backwards almost to the guard. The blade is also a two tone, black and silver. Overall Length: 38 inch