Great sword for a great price
582817
I'm extremely happy with my purchase. Sword is amazing, its light and the sword sheath is great. Definetly a must buy.
3886015
This sword has exceeded my expectations in many ways.  The sword is a bit pricy but now that I am wielding it, it was worth it.  The handle is very long and wrapped with leather, feels good to hold and a weighted nicely.  The blade is not cheap, it seems very well made and sturdy. The other neat thing is the blade locking mechanism with the sheath, it will never come out unless you push the little button. This thing is cool, I love it.  When things go sideways, this is what I'm taking with me.
4343062
Bought this as a Christmas gift for my pirate-loving husband. At first, I was wary of the quality due to the low price (this sword sells for $100+ on some sites!) but as soon as I pulled it out of the box I knew that this was the perfect purchase! He loves it and even bought a new one the same day this one arrived. We love this seller and we love their blades. Great quality and awesome price. You won't regret buying from these guys!
878256
Awesome sword! worth the price. Out of the box it's already sharp and can cut the shipping box in half. Quality steel, straight blade no bumps. No blood grove but upper portion of the blade is polished. remainder of blade is satin finish down to the cutting edge. Well balanced, no too heavy. Real Hamon. Saya has a unique textured non slippery finish. Tsuba is standard "wagon wheel" as used on lower cost Musha/Musashi blades. All fitting are tight. Removal from Saya is very good, not too tight or easy. Comes with instructions on care. Overall, this is a martial arts Katana designed for serious cutting. Outstanding! If the world went crazy and I had to leave my home with only one Katana (I have 10) for defense, this CAS Hanwei would be it!
1126513
If you're looking for an antique katana folded thousands of times and dipped in the blood of the gods that can cleave the mountains themselves....This isn't it.  What this IS, is a quality sword for a very inexpensive price.  You will not be able to cut cars in half or level mighty forrests...but it comes with a decent edge that, with a good soft stone can be made razor sharp. You will need to keep the blade oiled, like all high carbon steel, but, these blades are sturdy as they come, and will work well for forms practice as well.  All in all, this is a purchase well worth the money.
2799488
This is a very nice sword. It is shipped in a Black Cloth which was a nice touch. The blade seems smooth with no defects.
Now onto the cons
* The hilt had a small crack in it but you really don't notice
* The picture is not the exact sword i received, mine had a gloss to it, a lacquer coating, it also has a black (non removable) black tape like wrap where the sword and sheath meet. I was hopping for more of a one color down the whole thing but this is not an eye sore just not my initial want
* Lastly there is a peg ,what appears to be bamboo, in the hilt to hold the blade more securely which is a nice touch as most companies opt for metal or plain wood, however this one tends to stick out a little to far. Will i have toyed with the idea of sanding this down it would then leave exposed bamboo with out a lacquer coat.

STILL it is a great sword for the price.
1550675
Excellent sword, has a nice edge on it but some extra honing would really put a fine one on it. The tassel looks nice but is a bit inconvenient and I will probably remove it. Very happy with the purchase.
1776540
This sword is a high-quality piece!  The feel is solid and is indeed a functional blade.  It is as much a weapon as it is a replica of Duncan's katana.  I did a video action editing project for a college course and it was based off the t.v. show.  The sword looks very much like the blade he uses in the series.  The carrying belt it comes with I've never seen before, but then I haven't watched the entire series.  The only reason I didn't give the sword a complete 5 star rating was because I noticed the "Highlander" logo is engraved in the blade at the hilt.  For such a great sword, it is definitely something I will overlook and keep it as one of my prime blades.  Still, c'mon United Cutlery-do you really need to put that on the blade?  But, all-in-all an excellent sword.  I recommend it.
727159
This is one of my favorite swords that I have. And a have a lot of them. This one is sturdy and secure.
354968
I love how this sword looks and feels. It is strong and the blade is flexible. My only concern is that the cross guard is a bit loose. This is a small issue that can be fixed with a little rigging.
67507
Shipped fast and arrived earlier than expected. The sword is quite large but feels great to hold or display. The only factor that made me give this a 4 star rather than a 5 is that the sheath slides off of the blade and does not properly secure the sword in place. So be prepared to either buy a proper scabbard or a wall mount.
503358
I was amazed by this sword. when i got it it can in near flawless condition. near flawless is the term i use because the tip of the lade was slightly bent, but i couldn't notice unless i looked closely. also there was a slight blemish near the base where one of the strikes to make the two fullers at the bottom must have missed. but all of this i take to be a good indicator of hand craftsmanship. i've practiced full speed with it and it holds well. you can take the sword apart by removing the pommel and sliding the hilt off. if the blade is rattling it means the bolt for the pommel is loose. the tang is thick where its needed and threaded for the pommel. this weapon is ready for action.
2931592
Okay, this was a nice find! I am very impressed with the price and quality of this sword. Yes, it is stainless steel and not the folden Damascus style, or High Carbon steel blade...not a problem. I love this sword. It looks exactly as pictured and is nice and sturdy though I am not going tree hacking with it! It is on my display stand and it is quite functional. United Cutlery makes good stuff and this is a good blade!
469025
Very good quality and extremely detailed. It was a bit heavier then I had imagined but being my first sword it is still pretty awesome.
4481637
Less than 50$ so I bit the bullet despite my skepticism. What a shock! This is a full-tang and razor sharp sword! I really like the lack of a hand-guard allowing for a higher grip. The wrapping seems traditional and the weight feels feather light compared to my other european-style long-swords. It's such a nice looking sword that I almost feel guilty beating the crap out of it. Makes short work of all kinds of fun practice targets from bamboo mats to water bottles and once very unlucky watermelon. Keep it well oiled and sharpened and I see no reason this blade shouldn't outlive me lol
3176209
I absolutely love the sword! It is beautiful and is easy to assemble. My only complaint is that it took quite a while to ship out. But seeing as how I ordered it around Christmas I guess it really wasn't THAT bad. I would definitely recommend buying this sword :)
3109814
Awesome sword very sharp edge and tip, scabbard is great, handle wrapping feels great in you hands, i own two CAS Hanwei swords and they are a awesome value, the IGA and Kouga ninja swords from CAS Hanwei are really awesome also and hard to find in stock.  I wouldn't recommend buying anything but a clay tempered sword.