The blade wobble a bit when holding it sideways, but you get what you paid for. It's mostly supposed to be a decorative piece, so i honestly didn't expect it to be able to be used
It sits proudly on my head board unless I am practicing with it. Well balanced and constructed. I bought it used and have no complaints. Cold Steel makes good stuff, if only it was made in the USA it would be better.
Unless your going to spend a lot more money this is hard to beat. Thinking about buying another. One day I'll spend big money but I won't have fun with it like I do with this one.
I haven't tested this sword yet, but it seem like the craftsmanship is very nice and durable for intermediate price tag. Im satisfied with this purchased and I'm happy that I have a decent katana sword for my first time collection..I would recommend this to anyone interested for 1st time sword buyer who can't afford the handmade Japanese sword.
this is a fine weapon. It came sharp as a razor from the factory, still wrapped and oiled. The saya is wooden, no rattle and the sword will not fall out under duress. The hamon is real, not wire brushed, as other reviewers have stated. I agree with the previous poster, this is no toy. The Blade is undamaged after cutting the box it came in into slithers, and then a bleach bottle filled with water clean in half in one clean stroke. In practiced hands, this katana could make an attacker, or would be attacker, wish they hadn't crossed you in the first place. Zombies would fall in droves before the might of this blade!!!
