Katana Sword 41" Spring Steel Clay Tempered Razor Sharp Blade Full Tang Handmade -Real Katana Sword Sharp-Japanese Samurai Swords are a Unique Gift for Men

In an extraordinary irony, Longquan China now produces far more Japanese styled swords then Japan probably ever did, even when they were in active use. The very developed Chinese mass production apparatus has made reasonably good quality, functional swords available for $100-$200 on Amazon. Most of these are what are called 'parts bin' swords...someone buys a box of handles, a box of fittings, and a box of blades, slaps them together and puts them up for sale...most everything is fairly interchangeable. As with anything though, there are worse ones and better ones. Practically all of them will perform in a way that is fairly similar to how a katana performed centuries ago, and due to modern steel they are usually more durable then the historical weapons (differential heat treats are far more prone to breakage than through tempered)After that long intro. Yes, this is a parts bin sword but it has three things which make it slightly different1. This sword was given extra sharpening. Almost all Longquan made swords, including expensive ones, do not have the final honing of the edge in place. In the case of this sword there is a very small secondary bevel at the very apex. While ahistorical, it makes the edge razor sharp and adds a little extra durability2. The blade is thicker than the usual Longquan katana3. The sword draws more smoothly than the usual Longquan katanaIt (may) have a better heat treatment or better steel than usual if you trust the ad copy on the page and the attached video. There are some better steels and heat treatments occasionally used in Longquan. This sword may or may not have such a blade, but it still represents a really good value as it is.

Delivery was fast and well protected during shipment. A truly beautiful, sharp, mirrored finish katana samurai sword with superb quality and workmanship....A real show piece!

Cuts like butter, heavy but functional. For the money, it’s a great sword.

The media could not be loaded. This is not a real 5160 Spring Steel... it's more like 1060 Steel. I accidentally drop the sword onto my hardwood floors and it chipped.

A lot of quality for a not so big price for the price. It’s a fine katana

Good build quality, very sharp and not overpriced katana.

I did notice the blade being a bit thick but I'd say I literally want another one it's an awesome sword very sturdy. Just snug enough to keep my little siblings from opening it so baby proof. And overall a wonderful product!

Very poorly made bent blade needs replaced w better made one please respond manufacturer