I don't know whether this is full tang or not, but would you guys say this sword will hold up to being swung around? Maybe hitting cardboard boxes?
340004
The tang does go up through the handle, like a hidden tang knife. The sword is quite sturdy and should stand up to a good bit of abuse. It's probably a better sword than the Romans had.
340005
I don't know about swinging it. It is great stabbing and thrusting into things maybe even more heavy duty than cardboard. Swinging though is not very good the blade gets a little loose and u can feel some wobble in it like the handle needs to be tightened after a couple swings
340006
for sure....we knocked off chunks of dried wood all night..great for the price
340007
Yes this weapon will decimate any box you wish to throw at it. It is a heavy two handed sword the point is extremely sharp so be careful .
1309335
It's pretty sturdy. Ours has lasted since Halloween and if the sword battles are kept to a minimum it probably won't break.
328906
The blade is not flimsy at all. It's a very sturdy reliable blade, you won't break it if thats what you're wondering. It DOES, however, have a good amount of flex to it, as a machete should. You could legitimately throw this blade into a tree and it wouldn't harm it. It's VERY sturdy. I've got a big blog post on it, if you want to see in detail. http://therealindianajones.blogspot.com/2014/02/cold-steel-cutlass-machete-review.html
2279091
Yes, this is most definitely a problem!!! It means that the tang of the blade ( the part of the blade inside the handle ) is broken somewhere in the handle. Either that or the wooden covering over the tang is broken. Both are serious flaws and will cause the sword to break if it is used. I bought the hand-and-a-half sword too from Amazon and it had the same flaw yours has. If you ordered it from Amazon, they will replace it as long as you've had it for less than thirty days.
881614
Yeah the whole thing feels sturdy, id rather not choose this sword for cutting just cause im not too sure about the curves on it, I had to re-wrap the hilt just cause the leather wasn't glued on very well. It weighs about 4 lbs so it is plenty sturdy enouch to chop through things. I recommend if you were to chop anything, sharpen it first so it puts less stress on the blade.
789655
The wood seems to be bamboo not really sturdy it wood break I am sure if you hit someone with the sheath but for holding the sword its fine.I cant say what type of steel it is it looks to be two types as it has a nice blend looking pattern where the edge is one metal and the back of the blade is another.It does hold an edge well it seems my son sharpened it and its scary sharp cut my thumb just checking it.Now is it a real fighting sword no I am sure it wouldn't hold up but it does look nice for the price and would be a nice present for a amateur collector.Do note its super bright red scabbard not wood color like he picture seems. The wood seems to be bamboo not really sturdy it wood break I am sure if you hit someone with the sheath but for holding the sword its fine.I cant say what type of steel it is it looks to be two types as it has a nice blend looking pattern where the edge is one metal and the back of the blade is another.It does hold an edge well it seems my son sharpened it and its scary sharp cut my thumb just checking it.Now is it a real fighting sword no I am sure it wouldn't hold up but it does look nice for the price and would be a nice present for a amateur collector.Do note... » Read More The wood seems to be bamboo not really sturdy it wood break I am sure if you hit someone with the sheath but for holding the sword its fine.I cant say what type of steel it is it looks to be two types as it has a nice blend looking pattern where the edge is one metal and the back of the blade is another.It does hold an edge well it seems my son sharpened it and its scary sharp cut my thumb just checking it.Now is it a real fighting sword no I am sure it wouldn't hold up but it does look nice for the price and would be a nice present for a amateur collector.Do note its super bright red scabbard not wood color like he picture seems. « Show Less
1913158
It is as durable or more than most foam-type swords I've seen. My son does not use it for sword fights, however, as it is a symbol of Minecraft and he prefers to just have it with him. That is not to say he hasn't hit things with it.
1063733
Actually it is! It's quite heavy and durable. I went through a 3-4 inch tree stump pretty easily. I also swing it quite often to practice sword stances. Just be sure to keep it maintained if you get one. That also helps with the durability.
1165513
The "wrap" that they use around the handle is very flimsy. If you plan on using the sword in anyway, might want to get some polychord to replace the wrap. The sword is actually decent for the price. It is one solid piece of metal and is extremely sharp. Unfortunately, mine came with some chips in the metal, but Amazon took care of it for me. Hope this helps.
1100215
I don't think its a full tang(blade goes to the bottom of the handle.) I think it just stops at the hilt.
172456
Looks cool and is full tang however its not to scale and handle is set in plastic but you can spin it lol hope that helps
1095629
That depends on how it is used. This replica is made mostly for display. If you toy with it and swing it gently or use it for non-contact practice, you should not have a problem. The sword is well made but delicate. If you go around reclessly hitting it with other swords and other solid objects(yes including hard wood) you're gonna have a bad time.
1655082
The blade is very solid and true carbon steel. However it's not full tang. It's pretty sturdy but I wouldn't wreck the piece. If it was full tang it'd be perfect. I'd still recommend this piece over others I did research for a few months before purchasing.
71577
yes it is! Im not sure , but I think the whole sword is what i call , monkey metal, or putter ! Im very happy with my sword for my son! And no it wont take a combat type hit , But it is a great assassins game look allike! the sheath is very poor and cheap!
2182964
I had this sword, but with the regular steel, not the Damascus. I didn't disassemble it, but the balance felt like full tang, and I used to chop logs with it, so I doubt very seriously that it has a welded tang. These swords are beasts/
220518
If it is used correctly, there is no reason for it to snap ! It is a full tang sword 1060 carbon steel. You can put a very good edge on it if you know how. with proper care and use it right, it should last for generations to come.
1688463
mine appears to have been clay-tempered the waves in the steel are along the edge of the blade and not present in the rest. The blade to me appears to be stronger along the edge, yet flexible not to break on impact. I am by no means an expert and this was my first katana purchase, but as far as I can tell yes it is clay tempered and is a good sword.