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This Wakizashi arrived straight and sharpened. Initially everything is solid and well put together - no rattle, no wobble.The No-Bohi blade is 20.5 inches long and 7mm thick at the Habaki. There is a good distal taper that keeps the point of balance closer to your hand.The Tsuka handle is 8.25 inches long.The tang draws a magnet out until the last 1.8 inches of handle.I like the Tsuba more than I probably should - it doesn't draw a magnet, but (like most katanas made today) none of the hardware does. This dragon Tsuba has grown popular with a few other sword builders lately - DeJiang uses it on one of their popular swords.This katana also came with an inexpensive, nylon sword bag. It is the common (2 layer black/white) variety that many different sellers often include free and sometimes without mention.I had kept an eye on this advertisement for a year or more before I finally ordered one - something about the pictures just didn't quite look right. But it really is just as nice looking in person as it looks in these product pictures.This Wakizashi arrived inside of a clamshell style box, held in place by 6 (U-shaped) pieces of Styrofoam. The smell of Choji oil hits immediately after opening it, which is a significant improvement over the typical reek of machine oil, and it does enhance the experience of receiving the katana.Besides the free sword bag, the handle was shrink wrapped and the blade wore a thin plastic sleeve that kept the Choji oil from evaporating.Really this is just the smartest way to deliver a katana, and it is pretty clear why the Original Katana Swords company gets so much return business - straight, sharpened swords with an emphasis put on creating a pleasant receiving experience for the buyer.Also, the nondescript Amazon delivery box was much appreciated.

I bought this as a Christmas gift for.my grandson. It's beautiful and looks to be well made. It's not used, but hung on his wall for looks. Great value for the money.

I really like the appearance of this Katana. The Twist Damascus blade is quite stunning and very sharp. The tsuka and Sageo are wrapped with a very distinct looking tape that really stands out. The tsuka, fuchi, and kashira are a bit overdone. Some might find it a bit gaudy what with all the gold on the fittings and Saya.Overall, the package is very attractive even if a bit overdone. The Saya is a bright black drizzled with gold paint. I find it pleasing to look at. If I had to come up with a criticism I would have to say that the fittings let it down slightly. But opinions vary and others might find it quite pleasing. The good news is that it’s very well made. Tight fitting and a very sharp blade. The transitions match up nicely. The Ito is tight, though not overly so but adequate. The red colored Samegawa is real. A real plus for me. For the price ($180) it’s hard to beat for what you get. Do I believe it’s worth it? Yes I do! (You may want to expand the pics for better viewing)

Would I want to take this into battle? Probably not.Would I want to use it to cut ACTUAL objects...maybe. Would depend entirely on said objects.Would I expect it to have a long lifespan if I DID choose to hit things with it? Nope, but in an emergency, against some rabid "dog" or other violent idiot, it might be good enough.Sharp? ISH. Not a razor, but it would make it fairly easy to cut SOME objects, especially if you were swinging it with enthusiasm.Damascus? NOT! Or at least not in the way I would expect ANYTHING that said DAMASCUS on it to be. There is one very small, perhaps 3 inch by 3/4 inch section on ONE SIDE of the blade that has a little bit of visible pattern. Maybe if they had actually acid etched it like DAMASCUS it would show more, but in the classic sense this is IN NO WAY Damascus.Am I sorry I bought it? Nope, mostly for decoration anyway, and possibly to practice kata with if I ever get that motivated again, but not terribly likely."Paint job" is quite nice though. Might even be good enough to offset the small complaints I have about the rest of the sword.

Very well made hand crafted katana. It’s has good balance making it very functional. The love the detail and weight of the blade. Fits perfectly in my grip and makes for a nice wall display, however it would be very effective in a battle situation. Can’t wait to get others for my collection!

It was a lot sturdier then I expected. We have guns, tanks, and nukes now so im not going to comment on how i think it will do in battle.Looks- While sheathed the white and red look beautiful. The golden dragon on the handle really pops out. It doesn’t affect how it feels while holding and swinging it. So intruders will fear my dragon style swordsmanship. The red blade is a little darker then I expected so from a distance it looks black unless it is in direct light then you will be able to tell. but still looks really good.Durability and sharpness- for this price, you really cant get better. It feels really solid, no wiggling nothing. It arrives sharp so be careful around other people or animals. You can go out and cut fruit, sticks, and all that stuff. Really good practice sword for a great price!

Beautiful craftsmanship, I’ve never held such an amazing sword. The weight, balance and feel is quite impressive. Love the careful packaging. Definitely pleased with this purchase.

I thought I was getting a thin blade for that price and for my surprise the product was beyond my expectations, nice blade great quality steel