Thanks! That is almost perfect to match a paired set of swords one of my training partners has. As a future purchase (probably should wait until I go back to work, even though I seem to have more money available now than when I was working), would it be possible to get a reasonably matched pair (don't have to exact, but the weight should be close) in scabbards like the "mid grade" from the katana? Kind of a bit of sword one- upmanship. His are from a Mantis instructor, but the steel is really poor. I think I would like a set that is both more functional, AND better looking!