MAKOTO Handmade Sharp Katana Black Samurai Sword 40"

I have a number of Katanas.... and I really like this one. As the saying goes, it not like the others---the tsuba is a nice silver color, with dragons, and all the metal details as we. The scabbard is a nice dark blue, to set it off from the usual black. Not sure that it's totally authentic, but in a field of 20-plus other katanas it stands out. Very happy with this one, especially for the price.

Keep in mind that my ratings reflect that this feels like a steal for $50. This katana is certainly not battle ready. It is allegedly carbon steel, however from personal experience I can say it isn't hardened on the outside, as it will bend if abused. If you're looking for a very sturdy blade for display purposes or at most slicing through a gourd or some pool noodles in your backyard, you'll be really happy with this sword. As soon as you get a little more ambitious and try and slide through hardened woody giant sunflower stalks 1 1/2" thick, you may bend the sword. It's nothing you can't bend back into shape, if leverage is applied in the right place. Just be aware, this thing isn't battle ready. This is hardly practice-ready. The strength of swing met with the resistance of the mighty stalk of backyard flora will do more than bend your blade. It might also shake loose the metal tsuba and habaki connecting the blade to the hilt or tsuka. Furthermore, the decorative metal rim of the scabbard or saya came loose f its own volition. It seemed held down by glue akin to the kind that holds a new credit card to a sheet of paper. I applied some Loctite and all is well now. Parts of the paint on the scabbard were chipping fresh out of the box. This accounts for lower scores on Craftsmanship and Sturdiness scores. All in all, this sword is impressive for its price. It's just worth keeping in mind a true battle ready katana will sell from $1000 to $4000 so at $50 this is certainly a steal, albeit one hindered by its own limitations.

Great sword, although I'm not a big fan of the tsuba so I may replace it. Would deffinetly buy another for my collection (DOES NOT COME WITH SHOULDER SLING)

It arrived in great shape. My grandbaby fell in love with it

Well it’s a feasible katana, the wrap of grip is a little loose and butt cap came off if you mess with it. But I’m very happy to be able buy a katana that’s made well. :)

I was really exited to get this sword but when it arrive i notised some things uppon closer inspectio. The gard was a bit lose and there is notisible warp on the edge of the blade which is realy disapointing, so im hona return it.

I love the shape, and color of my katana. And, I love the dragon details on the hilt. Its well-balanced, and I feel comfortable holding it. Its beautiful, and fits me perfectly. Thank you!

Greatsword very sharp but it's only 10 40 stainless instead of 1060 that's the only drawback.