Well made
"Just after WWII, the Japanese government ordered all family heirloom katanas to be turned over (public disarmament), and a friend of mine bought one and brought it home in 1945 from the Sasabi Naval Base in Honshu, Japan. It has since passed to me, and comparing the two, this Musashi katana is much better made. It fits in the saya very well, the habaki and tsuba are very tight and not loose. The sword feels balanced and not overly heavy, and you can tell by the scouring on the blade that it's been handled correctly at the forge. For a cheaper-priced katana, I'm very impressed. Also... the blade's edge isn't rounded like most, including my old one from Japan. It's very sharp, handle with care."