is it worth getting i want a katana that can last a while not need sharpened and is a bad investment.
1000551
I think its good. Its sharp, but i havent really done any cutting with it cuz it looks so nice.
1000552
Was great quality for the price ... Haven't had to sharpen it yet after a few months!! Great buy
1102800
My husband got the katana on Amazon, it's the same sword as on cold steel, my husband said it's probably swords that have a minor imperfection. Like ours the handle guard is a little lose but nothing bad. Everything else was perfect
53935
The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods.
803667
as an owner of one of these swords I can tell you that it will probably not hurt the blade. BUT it comes very dull and would Take a LOT to sharpen it, and by the time u are done u will have stripped away Most or ALL of the black paint along the edges. I do not recommend doing this.
1308264
I don't think it needs to be sharpened for a very long time. At the price, you can always get another one. If you want to spend $130.00 and up, you may have to have it sharpened professionally .
1102802
years ago I purchased a Cold steel Kahana from a knife dealer. I paid 600.00 plus for the product. I gave it away to a family member and I recently sought to replace that sword. I purchase the one from Amazon for under 300.00it is the same sword, cold steel , and a quality product with no defects. I could chop down a tree with this sword, if I ever wanted too.Hope this helps.
1631618
I have one of these, and I have had it apart, it is full tang, and 1040 carbon steel, and they do come very sharp. It's not tough enough to go chopping down trees, or anything, but they are still a bargain at $50. I have several Musashi swords, and I love them.
1997841
I have used it frequently for about a year and a half, and it has not needed to be sharpened, unlike my expensive knives. My local Sur la Table store sharpens while you wait for $5 per blade.
152561
I made a mistake I have 6 k bar knives and I gave you the info on the wrong knife the one you asked about is a real nice heavy duty cloth sheath it has a pocket on the front for a stone to sharpen the blade it doesn't come with one but just like the knife both should last a life time high quality good looking well worth the price.I hope this helps you good luck.
797613
I don't try balancing the sword its razor sharp and I want to keep my fingers.I use it for martial arts cutting its a great katana for the price well made.
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.
430207
I'm afraid not. most cutlery of this quality doesn't offer a warranty. it would just be a mess of paperwork for the company. if you want a machete with a warranty you will most likely be paying $400-$600 for one. I have a machete from zombietools, and their products will never fail you....ever. they are pretty pricy but more than worth the money.
332
You could use it for a large knife, but the grit is not fine enough to create the kind of edge that you probably want for a katana. I might start a katana on this stone, but you'll want to finish it on an 8k/10k grit. And you'll also want plenty of experience sharpening blades before you risk your sword's edge.
1141099
For normal, non-extreme knife fights, I would recommend an inexpensive fixed-blade knife. It is completely ok to cheap out if you will not be extreme knife fighting, as normal knife fights are somewhat dull like the blades used in them.
53936
The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to... » Read More The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. « Show Less
718836
Yeah they're okay if your five or seven there are better choices out there. This knife might last a weekend battle but if you want one for the long run get a cold steel trainer or any training knife for that matter.
1651438
It's not sharp due to AMC right's and most ppl that will buy it know nothing of swords.. Full tang is a yes, this is a full tang battle ready katana. Once sharp if you want to sharpen it, it can kill So becarful