I am happy with my purchase. For the price it is a very good value. For the cost, I would recommend this purchase. It's not "museum quality", but well worth the price.

Great gift! The person I gave it to is using it as a display piece, so I’m not sure of the durability. I’m very curious to know though, what does the Japanese inscription on the blade mean?...

This is my first katana looks nice and blade will bend if shaken but is strong but it is also a great display.

Once I got this beauty in I had to go ahead and ordered another . Great piece .Don't wait.

This sword is BEAUTIFUL!! The cord on the handle is almost purple and well wrapped. I love the tsuba as well. The blade on this sword is a thing of beauty. Mine came sharp enough to cut through water bottles and milk jugs. But it's so pretty I don't wanna do that and risk scratching it. If you're thinking about getting this sword, stop thinking, just get it. Thanks BudK!!

Got it in the mail today and was not disappointed, a good quick , light weight and sharp blade . The sheath is a good type of plastic material and is I would say a mix between a samurai and a ninja sword

Though it is made to be put on a wall or display case, the stainless steel holds together very well. It's also very attractive and makes for a good first sword. The blade is about as sharp as a $5.00 machete, but stainless steel doesn't require too much maintenance or extra care, so sharpening is easy. Excellent buy for $20.00.

I got the sword a day early and was very please with the quality and colors. The handle WAS wrapped with a deep purple color, contrary to what the description states. The color is slightly lighter than what is pictured, but still looks very cool. Scabbard is made of fragile wood, but grips nicely and looks decent. Very good for the price.

This is a great sword. Playing fruit ninja works until you hit on of the items at and angle to were it deflects the sword and bends it. But if the sword bends you can easily bend it back. Like other review the scabbard holds the sword tightly.

Excellent for the price. Blade is sharp and fittings are indeed metal. Of course there are some little things like the habaki isn't tight around the blade but it does make an amazing display. And it is well made enough that you could easily show it off.