Does the handle look cheap? like if a freind saw it said WOW Then got closser and went "oh.." And is the hand-gard or "Nazi" symbol blastic, or Metal?
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The handle looks fairly well put. The handle feels a little cheap though, similar to the $20 rukia white sword. Also, the guard is hard plastic, not metal.
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The swastika is an ancient symbol that long predates the Nazi empire. I know for certain that it's still used in Buddahist and Hindu symbology and I'm certain that there are a number of other religions/philosophic groups throughout Asia and the Middle East that still recognize it for something other than the symbol of the Nazis. Due to the extreme use of Buddahist symbology in Bleach (for example, Soul Reapers are dressed much like Buddahist priests) I'm pretty confident saying that this is where its use is being taken from.
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The "Wheel of Life" tsuba (Nazi symbol) is metal but I doubt it's going to hold up in combat or anything. The handle itself is pretty well made, keeping in mind this is not a combat sword or anything but it is really well made for the money.
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the knife pictured is the fallkniven F1 with the thermorun handle, I have one of these and it is full tang and it is exposed at the pommel. I bought this about a year and a half ago and am very pleased. the handle is a bit thin but I have smaller hands so it is not a problem for me. The quality of this knife is second to none and it is vg-10 stainless steel, best of both worlds!
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Oh and one other thing. It comes in a little red flimsy box with a picture of a DIFFERENT knife than the one you are purchasing!! Seriously... I think these are made by drunk monkeys with non-opposable thumbs.. just a guess..
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That's a good question. Perhaps they are hoping no one reads that far. Mine has a plastic handle; however, I do have a handle from a broken razor that may fit, so maybe I can salvage something out of it. Should have known to be more careful when looking at an 87-cent razor.
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The pic doesn't show but the handle is not shaped at all to feel comfortable in the hand. It's edges are square and very uncomfortable. I took a file and had to smooth down the handle. Don't think it would break though. They used nice wood, maybe Mahogany??? The blade is nice but when closed the knife edge rests on metal in the handle. They need to redesign this one. Other than the poor shape of the handle, it feels solid but I did buy another knife and will use this as a back up. Glenn
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I was wondering the same thing. The photo they chose makes it look like a Chinese counterfeit, since it doesn't have any of the official stamps on the blade.
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It is dog-eared as pictured; its a really well made axe for the price. As an aside my handle was not oiled as pictured. A light sand and linseed really goes a long way on this one.
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The handle is made of low quality plastic. you can see the seams where the sides of the handle were pressed together. I would suggest you find another hunting knife, as this one also has cheap steel and will not keep an edge for long.
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The handle is made out of wood, and the black thing is metal. The knife itself is very nice, but watch your fingers bro.
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Mine is not exactly as shown. It is solid metal and the handle has grooves, dusted in black, to appear graduated. It is not carved to look like handle wrapping as in the Amazon pic. I have uploaded a picture of the actual keychain I received. I was satisfied with the design.
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The blade is medal but the handle is PVC plastic. Great for display but I wouldn't swing it around out of fear that the blade would separate from the handle.
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Hello Debra,I purchased one of these handles when my old one wore out after 6 years. I am very pleased with my new handle. It is a nice lite blue color and also has a massage function for your gums and it came in a handy zipper travel case. Go ahead and buy it. Much cheaper than replacing the whole works. Bunny Naeole
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I wouldn't take this to a knife fight. It is in all fairness, a nice display sword. The real ones I've seen, from the period, have real baskets on the handle. This is a wire wielded basket on the rapier and it will pop apart if you really strike something hard. Also this think is heavy. It has a 42" blade. Pretty much a 2 handed sword, except no place to put your two hands. Another country heard from.
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I used it just as a general tool. The metal is poor quality and bends easy and the handle falls apart. The only thing this would do is piss a zombie off because it got something stuck in its head. Don't go cheap unless its special!! It's worth paying the extra money for!
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I'm sorry I'm not sure how to answer that question as this is my first gerber knife. It has the "G" symbol but I don't know if that is for Gerber or Bear Gylis (Spelling). The knife is nice but to be honest I'm not too impressed with the overall quality. I noticed after cutting up some cardboard boxes that the seraded teeth are folded back slightly like the metal isn't a very strong quality. I do like how light the knife is and the safety mechanism to keep the knife closed or open depending on the position it is in when the safety is engaged.
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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
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I gave it as a gift to my son in law, but he said the handle is graphite and the rings metal...he loves it!