A jitte (十手, literally "ten hands") is a specialized weapon that was used by police in Edo period Japan. It is also spelled jutte. In Edo period Japan the jitte was a substitute for a badge and represented someone on official business and was carried by all levels of police officers. You can see it in Japanese historical play Length : 41.5 cm ( 16.3" ) Weight : 468 g (16.5 oz.) Material : Iron This item is as pictures show without any warranty, please see pictures. I try my best to describe items accurately, but it is still my opinion and you have to depend on your own judgment when you bid. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.