This is a rare item, made with the highest quality materials and featuring a plastic handle. Items like this are extremely rare nowadays, and due to a shortage of materials and skilled craftsmen, coupled with rising prices, they are no longer being manufactured or distributed. Total Length: Approximately 19.5 cm Opening: Approximately 10.4 cm Butt: Approximately 2.4 x 2.5 cm Weight: Approximately 122 grams Hardness: Medium-hard to slightly hard on both ears There is some color change characteristic of the material, but the item shows very little signs of use or damage, and I believe it can be generally described as a beautiful item. The tips of the bachi are sufficiently pointed on both ears, but individual perceptions may vary, so please check the images.