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Pros & Cons
Pros
Great craftsmanship and quality. Can't beat the quality for the money. Excellent in all facets. No real complaint.
This sharpened 1095 carbon steel sword, a sharpened 1080 tanto and also a non-sharpened stainless steel katana. It's plenty sharp. The etching on the blade is deeper and cleaner then the one in the photos.
Everything is snug. Everything is still tight—no rattle or buzz. Got a replacement with a tad bit of rust near the kissami and good give on the habaki again. Really cool dragon tsuba, and all fittings (mostly dragons) tight and very well done.
Came fast and undamaged. This new order however. Almost unforgivable. Can't beat it. Shipping on time, even earlier.
The hilt is nicely wrapped and comfortable to hold. The sheath is well made and nicely lacquered.
Cons
There was no hamon on the sword at all. On the saya the kurikata (knob) is poorly finished leaving the laquar job to be extremely messy. Unfortunately it is not superficial scratchs you can feel it while rubbing a cloth over the blade.
Highlights
Quality
Great sword edge and sturdy to boot
Awesome very well made super sharp and beautiful addition
It is very sharp and cuts with minimal effort
Nothing like the quality in the photos
Price
For 200 awesome choice of a weapon
Com claytempered katanas and you will have a amazing sword for under 300 you can pass on in time
The reason why i bought this sword is because the price dropped all the way to 130 for whatever reason and after i purchase it ... Read More
Whos to say you cant use this sword as an instrument of death but its only a 200 swrod
Shipping
A great find on amazon with 2 day shipping
Got it as a gift for my brother and he loved it came fast more than i originally thought it would be for sure would buy again
Honestly this may have been the most cared for item ever shipped to me
My order was carefully packed and arrived on time and in good order
Packaging/appearance
Came preoiled and well packed in a round heavy duty tube and storage bag4
Its also wrapped in a black cloth sack
It was delivered in a very protective cylinder case and everything was in mint condition
The box does not look solid the inner cloth is unattached
Competitiveness
This sword is possibly the best value for the and far superior to others ive purchased in the past and heres why1
I do not have a lot to compare to as i am no expert and not even really a collector as this is my first functional katana
I have other more expensive swords by hanwei and cold steel that are not finished nearly as well as this sword
Other places i’ve looked have similar swords at double the price
Overview
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 136 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 6 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Dont like that it is a straight blade
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The knot on the handle is tied on the wrong side
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Everything is still tight—no rattle or buzz
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive found that it weighs just under three pounds so it doesnt take much effort to hear the iconic whoosh sound as the blade cuts the air
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive not tried lopping off limbs or decapitation as yet
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Updateits been a couple of weeks since my katana arrived
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Even when doing kaiten chiburai which calls for rapping the handle with a fist after spinning the katana to 34shake off the blood
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