would you say this sword is battle ready? is it suitable for practice and practical use?
1519632
I am not sure exactly what you mean by "battle ready." However, like any sharp bladed weapon, it can kill an enemy, but if you mean can you use this sword to strike against an armored Samurai, or against another metal sword, I cannot answer that question. Is it suitable for practice? Yes, if you are into Kenjutsu, or Iaido or Iaijutsu or kata practice. However, for actual cutting practice, I would not advise this Katana model. I suggest you search for a more sturdy and stronger Katana (Samurai sword). I hope this has helped you in your search for a quality katana.
1519633
yes for sure; the blade seems suitably embedded in the handle and i will use it for personal defense on a trip - God willing
1563290
To me it was perfect but im a sword guy so i prefer sharpening myself anyway it could take off any limb when I received it.One of my ffavorite swords.
1554021
We don't know for sure, but we love it! We have had it for over a year and it is still amazing and beautiful. As a practice sword, you cannot go wrong for quality or the price.
1792498
No it is half tang. This weapon is definitely a full battle ready blade. If you want something like that expect to drop a pretty penny on a good blade. This sword is heavy and well made enough to do a bit if damage to someone if it came to it, but it is not for reenactments. This is a decoration piece for use for cosplay at the most.
1731388
Yes, but this is the real deal, sharp as a razor sword...NOT for actual combat practice. This "style" was used by the socially displaced and demoted samurai to allow them to carry weapons.
943214
You can duel with it but it is not designed to take a beating. You will want one of those more durable ones that are available.
675897
The sword I purchased is nice quality. The blade came semi-sharp, I sharpened it and it took a nice edge. I notice no wear or loss of integrity after using it for cuts. The tang (full) is still pretty sturdy, looks well made to me. If your's is not of the same quality I would contact them about it.
2158122
I think so - I used it for combat simulations and throwing practice, and the blade hasn't snapped off yet. It stings a bit if you're hit with it when it's thrown, but nobody has been injured.
1867615
It's a wooden practice sword, but yes it's strong and would hurt if it hit someone.
370074
This is a wall hanging decoration only. If you are serious about a true battle blade, go elsewhere. While most Cold Dteel knives are made in the US and are fine quality, the swords are not, these are very poor quality blades. The tang is welded on therefore could and most likely will break under any kind of real stress. I would dpend more and go with a better blade such as Albion, or if that is out of your budget, Angel blades are good znd less than Albion. There are quite a few battle ready blade company's out there. Google Athena weaponry. Ot has a lot of everything. Good luck.
2125655
It's a bit on the soft side, but for a replica, it's completely fine and able to cut through some medium sized objects without bending or chipping. It's full tang, meaning the sword is all one piece that goes all the way through the hilt, and is very sharp when it arrives.
761509
The blade is not sharp, except for the tip. If anything, the look of the sword would be intimidating enough. That being said, it's still heavy and blunt, so hitting an invader with it could do something. However, it IS a beautiful work of art and shouldn't be used in that way.
1899599
Well I use it more for display, but it is pretty heavy and sturdy and sharp at the end. My guess would be if you are very careful it wouldn't break. I saw a video of someone using the sword to chop a wooden beam in half, but then again it is a cosplaying sword
270600
I'd say so. For the price and quality of the blades, definitely good for practice and learning.
280068
no,if you want a sword to cut this isnt the one, its just ornament (a really cool one though)if you want a sword to fight with this is what you want to look for: sharpness, carbon steel (stainless is really brittle and breaks easily), and a full tang ( meaning the steel of the blade goes through the handle all the way (like when you see a kitchen knifes handle being metal sandwitched by two pieces of plastic to make the grip comfortable))sry for the late response
1869064
Yes the sword is very sturdy, I love it. And you can swing it but it weighs a good amount so I wouldn't use one hand but you can swing it perfectly fine.
149606
The blade is solid, but stainless steel can dent easily, plus the paint will definitely chip. The hilt looks nice and strong, but it's clearly for show purposes. I wouldn't use this in a fight, but it definitely makes for a great show piece or cosplay weapon.