The first documented use of the Katana goes back to the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Since then, the Japanese samurai took it upon themselves to master this unique blade.
This sword is NOT SHARP and is has a DULL, metal blade.?
All of our swords are hand-crafted and tested to perfection.
This sword is a homage to one of our favorite shows.
This product is for DISPLAY and cosplay ONLY.
- SOLD INDIVIDUALLY
- Dull and Unsharpened
- Partial Tang
- Overall Length: 38.75 in.
- Handle Length: 11 in.
I have complaints for the websites lack of materials description for the sheath, the quality of the scabbard, and the brown paint(?) along the blades inner edge.
The scabbard is made to match the cloth wrappings Inosuke ties the handles with, as he has no sheath for them in the anime. But I have some issues with said sword cozy:
1. The outer shell is a shoddy foam material reinforced with a scaly, inner plastic sheet. I would have preferred (at most) a genuine leather sheath for this price. And I hope that there is such an up in quality for the battle-ready rendition.
2. The polyurethane(?) shoulder strap is an unneeded feature and further cheapened the feel of this product. Remove it. The strap gets in the way, & people would tie their own straps or leave the scabbard be if they werent there. This could also save your business on production costs.
3. The sheath is wider than the blade, which shifts slightly when held. This allows for debris and oxidation (rust) to accumulate. If shortened in width by a half-inch or so it might feel less unwieldy and provide greater protection. Granted, at the expense of time it takes to draw this confetti-making Nichirin.
4. Secret of the Brown Ooze.
I believe this to be rust caused by the entrance of the sheath.
5. The oil used to preserve the katana smells and feels like machine oil for sewing machines. I know that using natural oils would cause some sort of mold or growth to form, but at least explain why you choose to use these materials and the oil.
Overall, the three pin points I would like to see this company look into improving:
a. The sheath materials. Why sacrifice quality for shoddiness? Id gladly pay the extra for natural, self-replenishing materials.
b. The shoulder strap. Sincerely, no one will be using this as an open carry self-defense weapon.
c. Shut your sword hole! One size fits most should not be on your quality control list.
d. The oil has got to go.
Thank you for bringing these swords to weebs Stateside, and I do plan to purchase another in the future as this one is lonely.