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(More customer reviews)I purchased this sword for slower form-focused kata training in my backyard, and it mostly lives up to its purpose. I have no intention of using this weapon in a contact sort of manner, although it did come with somewhat of an edge for that if need be it.
First off, my main gripe with it is the unsteadyness of the tang inside the handle. Unless I'm moving real slow, there is a noticeable unsteady twitch to the blade. The tang is secured by only a single wooden peg-which could have a lot to do with this problem, but the issues may be more fundamental. Nevertheless I still consider it usuable, and I may consider taking it apart and refitting/replacing the peg to alleviate this issue. My more minor gripes are the fact that the saya and handle can blemish easy from getting knocked about, but proper care will ensure this isn't an issue. The sword bag that comes with it is nothing but cloth, but it can protect from some minor knicks in this regard.
If you are looking for a true cutting weapon for iaido or otherwise, your looking at least $50 cheaper than you should be. The blade is sharp enough to cut a finger if you run it fast enough along the edge, but I doubt a very clean cut of any harder material (wood ie) would be possible. With some sharpening, it could be decent, but i wouldn't trust the edge lasting long. Plus it helps if a cutting blade has some handle-grip to it.
That said, the weapon is elegant looking and the sharpening of the blade gives it a more complete aesthetc appeal. This can definitely suffice as a badass display piece, as the sheathed weapon looks like an innocuous wooden practice daito until you reveal a formidible looking blade. The hardwood comes off as looking somewhat between mahogany and cherry. The picture does give an accurate idea of what this weapon looks like- nice. For a practice sword the balance is ok, about 6 inches away from the handle. Could be better, but this will make a more functional weapon feel easier to use. It is also a bit heavier than expected, again good for practice. For the price, this is a solid weapon. If you are looking for a shirasaya sword to complement your practice or collection, this would be a good way to affordably go about that. If you are looking for an affordable introductory sword, I would definitely recommend something with grip and a tsuba (also something that isn't movie/anime sword knockoff, but thats a whole other story).
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This sword embodies traditional Shirasaya style and grace in a modern day production. We put our focus on producing an unbelievably low priced yet fully functional Shirasaya, with emphasis placed on a razor sharp blade direct from the factory. Hardwood construction from end-to-end with high detail rosewood finish, no two are exactly alike. The blade is secured with traditional means and can be removed for care or display. The blade is tempered and you will not see a machined cutting edge. Typical retail on a product like this is $99-to-$129 and we expect to sell out of this model quickly. Includes free black cotton sword carry and storage bag.
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