The tsuka is made of wood, lined with real ray skin and wrapped in black leather. Two mekugis (bamboo dowels) are attached to the handle. This katana is completely dismountable and perfectly sharpened, making it one cool item to own . If you are a fan of the Kill Bill movies then you will want this item in your collection. Fun fact - The man Hattori Hanzo was a real person - but not the character from the 2003 movie. The name was appropriated from a legendary Ninja Warrior from 16th century Japan whose exploits are the stuff of legend.