Is it sturdy in the middle like the other sword? or is it floppy like its machete counterpart?
1456740
I would say it's pretty sturdy. My son is very rough with it - hitting trees and his brother. He loves it and it has not cracked or bent at all.
1456741
It is not like the machete. It is sturdy in the middle as an owner of this sword I would highly recommend it.
1456742
It is reinforced done its entire length.It has a slight flex but feels very strong.
1456743
Sturdy as hell, me and some friends were beating each other senseless with it and the nerf longsword. And it held its own better than the longsword
1692430
The hilt feela pretty flimsy in one hand so you would have to use both.the tip of mine came of after a few minutes of sword play but a little duck tape around the tip fixed that.it's decent in terms of swordplayno where mere as good as the nerf swords though
953553
The sword is poorly balanced and the blade is very heavy. I would not recommend fighting unless you seriously want to hurt someone. And yes, the blade will get damaged.
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.
881615
Its good for deep hacking and damage. It is a sword between 8-10 pounds and although isn't crazy sharp due to the weight an wedge like blade style will go deeply in logs and other hard surfaces. If you are not carful the blade at the hilt will bend.
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.
1105479
It definitely isn't a thin machete it is thick at the Handel then tapers to the tip which is slightly things than the back its a great machete the best one ever I think not too big not too small works very well when you hold it right at the end making it at a 45 degree angle so you don't need to bend the wrist when choking
1445673
The sheath is does seem sturdy. I wouldn't recommend fighting Zombies and rolling around with it though. I think for normal use- walking around and looking like you're ready for battle, it should hold up ok.
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
541807
It has a full-tang construction. I have not tested the bendability of it, but it is one of the sturdiest swords I have gotten in this price range.
46095
It really doesn't bend unless you force it to, but then it is even hard. But I wouldn't recommend it to hit things really hard like wood because you have to think, the shock vibration can break the sword because it isn't indestructible. But I still recommend it.
1934843
The description says that this sword is "full tang" construction, which means that the steel of the blade extends the full length of the sword from tip to pommel. I have not taken my sword apart to know first hand if this is in fact the case.....but I don't intend to use my sword in combat, so I guess it doesn't matter. It is a cool looking sword, and doesn't feel or look cheap. I am very happy with this sword and would buy from this seller and/or manufacturer again.
2102889
It's not styrofoam; it's a hard plastic. Don't worry! It's sturdy, not the type to break easily. It's a really great sword and I definately recommend it. :)
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
709580
It's pretty solid however mine is basically used as decoration and is rarely swung around. The only downside I have seen is that it is not very long in comparison to more accurate claymores but worth the price.
563529
The sword itself feels solid, but not too heavy. Despite being stainless steel this blade is impressive.
535054
It is very flimsy but it does sting when you hit someone. If you bend the blade it will stay unless you bend it back.