Was the sword properly heat treated?
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No. It's suprisingly well made and durable for a blade this inexpensive, but it is not traditionally heat treated.
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In response to Jordans question "Does the sword have a polished glossy finish? Yes it does it comes moderately sharp it looks good but I cant seem to get the blade out even when I tap the peg out I think they use glue as well but that is ok because I practice allot and its solid. you cant beat it for the money I thought about ordering a few more!
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Sword is made in China. Made of steel. Some parts stainless. Not tempered steel, so it will bend. As a matter of fact, Packaging of the sword I received was very poor and it was bent. I was able to straighten the blade myself. Very attractive but truly for display only. Been hanging on the wall and has not displayed any rust.
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I just got this sword today and I can tell you that no, it does not really come sharpened. "Sawing" back and forth on a semi-thick piece of junk mail didn't really cut into it. I was just letting the weight of the sword press down on the envelope though. I was not pushing hard. You'd need to sharpen it yourself if you wanted it to really cut things. As for the black material, they stated that they are made of ABS, which I researched before buying. It's essentially a hard plastic, like the stuff that Lego bricks are made of. My research did indicate that the material is often used due to its strong impact resistance, so it should be fine. I have no intention of actually sword-fighting with it though, so I'm not worried about it breaking. It seems very well made in my opinion.
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The sword is completely metal, and the handle feels completely solid. If it's hollow, it's a thick cylinder, but either way, it's very sturdy.
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Yes you do! The blade is made of carbon steel and it will rust over time if it's not oiled. The amount of maintenance required depends on what you're doing with the sword. If you cut through plastic bottles filled with water or any type of fruit (especially citrus) you MUST clean, dry and oil the blade after. Any type of gun-oil will work, you don't need to hunt down any "special" oil, but just make sure not to over-oil the blade. One or two passes with an oiled rag should keep your blade rust-free for many years.
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Yes very nice finish, I've used the sword a few times already and it look as good as new
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That's not ceramic being scraped off. Those are tiny metal shavings (really dust) from the knives you sharpened. Yes it is normal. Just be advised there is no "steel core" the rod can shatter if dropped.
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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. :)
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It isn't damaged. It will probably come off with a good cleaning with Bar Keeper's Friend. It is a pretty common occurrence with new SS cookware. Happy cooking!!
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The sword is stainless steel. Thankfully, it is a quite sturdy blade at that.
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Most likely, they ship it by UPS or FedEx, neither of which will take packages to leave at a Post Office Box. As far as the blade, it is made of 1055 high carbon steel, which is able to withstand battle conditions against other swords, which I hope you never do, for you would probably lose. These are deadly sharp weapons, not toys for the boys.
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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!
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The sword is pretty fragile.But besides that the figure is quite sturdy,say if you accidentally sit on it or something,it won't break.It's not made out of mcdonalds toy plastic or anything, it's really well made plastic
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I would think so. The info that came with the product says the wax is "replacing the preservative oiling of arms and armor in museums." The antique blade I bought some years ago from a reputable dealer came with wax preserving the blade. Congrats on your new sword - sounds great!
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Yes, and it's a sturdy one, stiff and not floppy like some others I've come across. The sword itself is magnificent!
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Very much so. The swords are extremely sharp, though. So much so that the tips can easily puncture the sheath, if you take the little plastic pieces off.