Mar 19, 2019
(3 out of 5)
A Well Built Sword...
This is a great sword for the price point!... It appears to be hand forged as I can see very slight waves along the spine. But the blade is straight and aligns with the handle. Everything is tight. No rattles. There are two things I'm disapointed about... 1.) the blade is not evenly sharpened. Some sections sharper than others. Last 3 inches near tsuba are smooth and. Rolled over. 2.) There appears to be sandpaper scrathes. In the middle of the blade. Anyways, I will keep it.
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Steven Osgood
Nov 05, 2016
(4 out of 5)
A diamond in the rough
This is it ladies and germs, a REAL sword. It IS 1060 steel, the hamon IS real, quality IS great (for the price) but don't buy it unless you can sharpen it. If does NOT come "razor sharp," or even "sharp." Otherwise once sharpened it is a great price for a real katana. I'll go so far as to recommend it, but only for a serious collector.
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Oct 16, 2016
(4 out of 5)
Origin
Nice look, very nice backstory one of my top picks
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Oct 09, 2016
(4 out of 5)
Great katana
Very nice sword for $100! Well put together, double pegged, full tang, no rattling, tight Ito....etc. I'm sorry but I have to laugh at a few people. The kid who said "after watching videos with REAL Japanese people in it, he was cutting things WELL beyond what this sword is "rated" for." Sorry but this sword has no "rating" on it Hahahaha. Then the fool who says he has a 9260 steel Cheness katana that is beat out by this $100 1060 katana! WTF??!! Dude, send me your "subpar" Cheness katana and I will GLADLY GIVE you my copy of this sword for free!! Idiot. There's always one or two who write such uneducated, foolish, "reviews." *sigh*
Anywho, like I was saying. For $100 this is as close to having a $200-$250 sword as you are going to get. I would recommend buying one, and I am pretty dang picky when it comes to my sword collection and what goes in it. Cheers.
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Michael Castro
Apr 08, 2016
(5 out of 5)
Nice!
Beautiful and light weight. Very sharp and sturdy. My new favorite. Totally worth it.
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Richard streckfus
Feb 24, 2016
(5 out of 5)
Beautiful
Got my new baby and it's beautiful ordered my second from u already love it
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Feb 21, 2016
(5 out of 5)
Nice Blade
After reading and watching some videos (The ones with real Japanese instructors) for a few days I finally decided to swing at a few things. I was cutting things way above what this sword was rated for and the blade edge is completely undamaged.
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Michael Young
Dec 23, 2015
(5 out of 5)
Good Value
Cuts through bottles like they are not there. Good heat treat. Missed bottle. Hit 2x4 wooden stand. Cut into wood 3/4" deep. No chips, dents or nicks in blade. No scratches. Sword is put together tightly and fits snug inside the tsuba. Bought one for stepson for Christmas and when I looked it over ordered myself one too. Real hamon. For a hundred bucks I like it better than my 9260 Tenchi from Chenessnthat cost three times as much. It just feels better in my hand. Handle longer with slight wasting in grip. Get this you won't regret it.
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Joseph Bueno
Dec 23, 2015
(5 out of 5)
Awesome
Just as expected, have no complaints what so ever. Quality product from a quality company.
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Shawn Turner
Dec 01, 2015
(5 out of 5)
You should buy this
For under $100 I doubt you'll find a better sword. It's just as advertised, though I doubt Its actually 1060 steel. Shipping was fast even during the holidays. This is the 3rd Katana I've purchased, and though it's the least expensive, id say it's the best quality. Everything was nice and tight out of the box. Other then a small nick on the Saya, and a little sharpening (still cut paper out of the box) I was very pleased.
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