Mar 08, 2018
(5 out of 5)
Awesome purchase
I've swung this sword rediculously hard through the air at least 50 times to test how well it's attached to the handle. It doesnt budge. It's well put together. The blade is sufficiently sharp for backyard cutting. This sword serves a gook hiking companion
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Aug 29, 2016
(2 out of 5)
SHIRASAYA
NICE PIECE BUT NOT FOR HEAVY BATTLE. IT IS BALANCED U JUST HAVE TO FIND THE RIGHT GRIP. I SUPER GLUED A STRIP OF LEATHER AT THE END OF THE HANDLE SO U CANT LET IT SLIP OUT OF YOUR HAND OR GET CUT. THE SCABBARD IS RATHER CHEAP AND MAKES THE CLOSING LOOSE, BUT WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR I PAID $ 125.00. ITS STILL A GOO PRACTICE PIECE. THANKS. THE BLADEMASTER
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Apr 25, 2016
(5 out of 5)
shirasaya
I GOT THIS SWORD FINALLY, IT HAS A COOL BOX TO STORE IT.THE BLADE IS QUITE SHARP, AND FEELS STURDY. I DID THE BEND TEST AND THINK (MAYBE) IT IS FULL TANG BUT BAD DESIGN. OVERALL ITS WORTH THE PRICE, AND U CAN WRAP A FABRIC FOR RIFLES AT ANOTHER COMPANY. IM HAPPY WITH IT.
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Bradley Lindsey
Nov 21, 2015
(3 out of 5)
Wall Hanger
Nice sharp blade but i don't think it is a full tang. When i tap on the handle it sounds like a tuning fork. I would be afrade to strike something with it out of fear the handle would break . There is no way to dismantle it to check if it is a full tang or not but i think NOT.
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Nov 13, 2015
(4 out of 5)
Good for the price.
Definitely a good piece for the price. But if you think this is basically the epitome of quality swords, you have a lot to learn. This is barely even in the price range of a functional sword. My only other Shirasaya is by hanwei, and costs $600. Now let me tell you that if those two swords crossed, after a few strikes were exchanged the Shinwa would fail miserably. It's just not that high quality. However, I know most people buying this aren't incredibly serious sword collectors and this is definitely good enough to chop fruit in your backyard or swing through the air with.
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Spencer Swapp
Aug 30, 2015
(5 out of 5)
Pretty Cool
I bought this sword and I think its pretty cool, the handle could be a little more grippy or maybe that's just my sweaty hands, but its a nice blade overall
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Aug 15, 2015
(5 out of 5)
my opinion
any sword should feel somewhat heavy because the weight of it is required to cut through things easier , kind've like an axe with the weighted axe head to minimise resistance. Dont worry, their full tane for you amateurs,if it didnt then this sword wouldnt have been handcrafted, or even made as its purpose is to be battle ready, but also for display.Not one or the other, both
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Aug 06, 2015
(5 out of 5)
Ignore the rest of these reviews!
This sword is great. I have no idea what everyone is talking about. Yeah sure there is a little extra weight on the blade, but that makes it easier to swing right? You can use this sword for display or for combat. Great sharp blade, I recommend this to anyone and everyone.
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Some Guy
Jun 16, 2015
(4 out of 5)
Great piece
It looks very pretty sitting on display. I show off the blade every now and then but the handle feels weak. It is not full tang. That is the only downside though to a cool blade.
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R.D.Simone
May 17, 2015
(4 out of 5)
Shinwa Black Nodachi Ninja Damascus Steel Sword
Pretty nice piece. Excellent decoration piece. Will never know if it's combat ready because I'd hate to ding it up. P.S. try diamond stone sharpener - makes for a smooth edge.
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