I had been watching these for a while, and picked one up when it was on sale. I was pleasantly surprised. I had seen one several years ago, and the brass casting for the hand guard on my sample was much smoother than the last one I had seen. The sword was shipped out of the scabbard, and did not fit well, as the scabbard's curved did not match it exactly. I have a retaining wall made out of 4x4s stacked up log cabin style. I was able to put the scabbard between the 4x4s on the retaining wall and adjust (bend) the scabbard to the correct curve with a little trial and error. the faux leather on the handle is nicked in one spot, as soon as I find the right leather I will remove the naugahidee, and replace it with leather. I will do some minor reshaping of the wooden handle at that time to improve the look of the fit fit, and the feel of the handle. there may be nicer models out there, but the ones I have seen cost more than twice the normal retail of this sword, and easily four times the sale price I paid for mine. So in spite of the aforementioned easily repaired flaws I believe it is an excellent value, a good wall hanger right out of the box, the design is solid, the balance feels good. I have not decided if I will leave the blade as is for safety. The edge is manufactured in such a way it is safe, but it would be easy to bring it to dangerous sharpness with a dremil The cross section of the blade seems right, and the blade is sturdy and straight with a full tang that is narrowed and threaded toward the end, making the entire weapon very sturdy. This is a good value for the price.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I bought this to be a display, wall hanger, along with my Cavalry Hats. For that purpose it is perfect. It came well packed and covered in protective grease. The handle is wire wrapped, black leather over wood and the Brass Hilt / Handguard has a nice shape to it.The blade is good, carbon steel. Mine is not sharpened but as a display will be no problem. Now if I can just find a Left Handed model. If you are looking for a Civil War, Replica Cavalry Saber for use as a wall hanger or ceremonial use, I would certainly recommend this one. The price is right too.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I always wanted a civil war sword and thought this replica looked close enough. It is made in India. Mine has a nice wire wrapped leather handle on it along with a sold brass hand guard. I always look for solid brass rather than brass plating. The only thing I was a bit disappointed in was there was no edge on it. That just wouldn't do for me and would have been much too much work to hand hone it. So brought it to a knife sharpening shop in West Eugene and had them put it on a belt sander which is needed to remove a lot of metal to get an edge. Now that it is nice and sharp I am happy with it. I also treated the blade with Birchwood Casey's sheath anti-rust oil to make sure the carbon steel blade doesn't form any rust. I recommend this sword for a civil war wall hanger. Cool!Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

When I got the sword, I realized it had no leather on the grip!! Just wood with wire wrapped. Also, it had an acorn nut on the butt of the grip, which i had not seen on the originals. Rather than send it back, I removed the acorn nut and grip and wrapped my own black leather on the handle.Then re-wrapped the wire. I also removed the acorn nut from the butt and now it looks right. I don't need it to be sharp so thats o.k. Overall, a decent sword for the price, but not what I thought I was getting!!!Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This GREAT value is not just a re3plica sword. in ALL respects it is solid, sturdy, and eminently functional. Its Solid construction & carbon steel blade are superior, and already come with a VERY appreciable edge (which can easily be "refined" to a razor's edge), and a scabbard that is Just as sturdy, and would make our "forefathers" proud. This fine piece is WELL worth the purchase price, and if I were to "equip" my company of warriors, it would MORE than fit the bill.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

It looks as good as its picture. I bought one for my grandaughter age 13 4 Christmas gift liked it so well,I got one 4 me.its streight strong has a indestruktable feel to it.Might get another to do that cross swords thing above the mantel or under a large portrate. I may sharpen it but is safer this way, I have a realy sharp sward in my colection a someri that I can't show off because handeled wrong it draws blood. but the calverly sword as it came 2 me is safe with a reasonly trustworthy kid.even unsharpend It wood destoy the furiture,so be careful who u give one 2.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I'll start with the pros. I bought this for my 13 year-old son as a birthday present. He absolutely loved it! As do I. The guard is beautiful and the leather on the handle gives you good grip. The blade came dull, which is good because its FOR DISPLAY. I'm glad that the scabbard was metal, instead of leather or plastic.

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The governor of Georgia, Nathan Deal, has one of these hanging in his office.

A great sword for the price! Oddly, the sword was shipped outside of the scabbard -- but they ship a lot of them, so I guess they know their business. It has a few minor flaws -- nicked handle leather, sharp spot on the rear of the guard, leather on the sword meant to cushion it when putting it into the scabbard is smaller than the hole in the scabbard -- but overall in excellent shape. Mine is unsharpened, but it may be better that way. This is a BIG sword! It was well lubricated to prevent rust. The place of origin is faintly vibro-penciled into the blade right next to the handle and would take only a few seconds of light sanding to make it a perfect reenactment sword. I'm VERY well pleased. Thank you, Bud K for bringing us affordable knives and swords!