Can it hold up to medium abuse? I want a sword that won't bend or break easily slashing through countless cardboard boxes.
1859185
No way. This is purely for decoration. There is no edge to the blade at all and if you tried to give it one you'll probably destroy the sword.
1859186
It's not actually made for use. It's not sharp at all and I doubt you would want to sharpen it and lose part of its color
1859187
This is not the sward for that. First of all the sword has no edge on it. It is simply stamped out of sheet metal. The edge which appears in the images is painted on. So you have to put it against a grinder. If it makes it through that it will not make it through the first swing before the daggers fall out. I would suggest looking a bit longer.
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
953554
First off, this is NOT a light sword. This sword is around 7-8 lbs and it is made out of metal. However, the blade rusts easily and requires shining multiple times. Yes, you could fight with this sword, but don't make it a full fight, you could potentially damage the blade.
1788751
It's very flexible. I bought it as a display sword to give as a gift so I don't know how far it bends or how many times it will bend before breaking. Hope this helps.
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
1066061
It has a respectable heft, but it's probably not as heavy as an authentic medieval sword would be. My guess would be in the neighborhood of five to ten pounds. I don't have a scale handy.
1095625
If it is a good quality stainless steel blade and the cross guard is metal, you are safe to swing it around and even hit light objects like boxes and small branches. This is because even if it isn't a full tang, if it is a bolted or partial tang in a METAL guard, it will holdup pretty good. Then again, I heard this one has a heavy blade so just be careful, but I have seen some test videos where it held up chopping some branches and being swung at a stump.
1340571
Unfortunately I personally don't think so, it's slightly Flimsy, be careful of the protruding hilt sides, there is no support there and mine broke off.More of a display kind of thing but you can still fight with it.
31825
This sword is pretty hardie. I am not sure about contact fighting, and be careful, you can stick someone very easyle .
1645415
Yes, it's a very real and heavy metal. It's not sharp on the sides of the blade (which is good because you or someone near by would definitely get hurt) but the tip is pointed and sharp enough to penetrate an object given enough force. I bought a few Zelda swords and this is by far the best. It has an incredible weight and feel to it that you'll love. I also found a great sheild that isn't cheaply made if you're looking for that as well!
1764551
It is sturdy and sharp enough if used as a weapon, it could do some serious damage. However, for cosplay purposes, the blade is completely dull, and not sharpened. It's metal, can still cut if you intend to. The tip is really sharp though. If you poke a bedsheet with it, it will probably rip it.
1999958
Trust me, you would not be disappointed by this sword. It is amazing, I personally love it and to answer your question the sword is completely metal just not the handle it is made of wood, however it is nicely wrapped so you would never notice the part is not wood. The sword is a little bit on the heavy side but if can lift 35lbs with one hand then you would be fine swing it all day all.
493802
It's a toy, and as such can take hits from similar toys during play "battle". I would not expect it to hold up to serious blows or blows from more study "weapons". It will, however crack your knuckles pretty hard if you miss.
127846
The sword is solid steel don't think it will break that easy. Handle is solid all one piece sword. Handle wrap is cheap vinyl only downside.
881614
Yeah the whole thing feels sturdy, id rather not choose this sword for cutting just cause im not too sure about the curves on it, I had to re-wrap the hilt just cause the leather wasn't glued on very well. It weighs about 4 lbs so it is plenty sturdy enouch to chop through things. I recommend if you were to chop anything, sharpen it first so it puts less stress on the blade.
157901
Yes. But like any blade it will eventually wear it down. Also take into account the price. If you really are looking for a true katana you will be putting out some dough!
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.