Pecoraro Fencing Swords are 40.25 inches in all. These fencing swords are designed like real 19th century Italian dueling sabres that were used for military training by Salvatore Pecoraro. This modern version features a wire-wrapped 5 ¾ inch sharkskin pattern handle. The functional 34 inch flex tempered, high carbon steel blade has a button tip making it suitable for stage combat and sparring. They have a full-cupped perforated guard, ridged for reinforcement at the thinner pommel end of the D. They feature a stainless steel guard and weigh 1 lb 5 ounces.