does it come sloppy or perfect because i want a master sword i can use outside and inside
1275962
you can't use it at all, it's wood. It's pretty messy with the paint though. They could have done a better job with the paint.
1275963
It's a sloppy mess and I really don't suggest it. Either get a foam one or a real one.
1275964
there were some areas of over spray on the paint job and the handle was a little loose. i would not recommend any heavy contact with the sword, but use as ornamental should be fine. a little carpenters glue took care of the handle.
1102800
My husband got the katana on Amazon, it's the same sword as on cold steel, my husband said it's probably swords that have a minor imperfection. Like ours the handle guard is a little lose but nothing bad. Everything else was perfect
2252321
It's a display piece. I wouldn't recommend LARPing with it or anything like that. Cosplay is fine, if you can get a custom sheath for the sword. Otherwise mount it on the wall and enjoy.
1374636
Well, I suppose you COULD take it to a blacksmith that specializes in Japanese swords, but because of the way the sword is made, it would be better simply to ask the blacksmith if he could make one from scratch, considering that if you actually FOUND a blacksmith capable of heat treating a reverse-blade katana, he would pretty much already have to re-grind the bevels of the sword, as it is slightly uneven in the grind,(due to the cheapness of the process used to make this sword for this price.), and THEN heat treat it, so that it doesn't warp or crack. all together, if you asked the smith to re-grind and then treat the sword, it would probably cost one or two hundred dollars for a quality job, and the sword would still be fairly weak compared to if you simply commissioned the smith to make one from scratch for probably five hundred dollars, with much higher quality steel. however, I see no need for it to be heat treated, as it is very sharp when it comes, and the wire-brushing used to make the "hamon" is fairly well done, and looks real, unless scrutinized by a trained eye. if you purchase a sword care kit with it, you can keep this sword for a long time, with a long cutting life, considering its based off of an anime. I got mine at the beginning of the year, and its still in perfect condition. as it is, this sword is still very good, and worth the money, but if you REALLY want a cheap sword with a real hamon, then you should go to http://www.trueswords.com/musashi-1060-carbon-steel-bamboo-warrior-sword-black-saya-p-4315.html for a VERY cheap, and VERY high quality katana with a real hamon. hope this helped! :)
1399723
Yes it is. Hope it helps. Just make sure you are getting what.you are paying for. Swords from Asia can be tricky. Tell you one thing then ship you another, so be careful
698479
Mine came very dull. But, being a show-piece, it's not so surprising. Definitely not a sword to be swinging around. It's worth it, though
1901276
Hello Shane, mine is loose now but it was tight at first. My fellow student also got one, it came a little different, but his is staying tighter longer. I still think it is a great practice sword for the price.
955917
The sword is fully tanged which means it was fully built all the way into the handle and is sharp the entire length of the blade. When I looked online I saw there are cheap versions of this sword but I paid for this fully tanged one because it is what I wanted. I maintain the blade and it is a well made great sword. Fully sharpened. Not a toy. I hope this helps.
1148436
I believe the master sword I purchased is the skinnier one. It rests perfect across the back. This is the sword I brought, http://www.amazon.com/Anime-Twilight-Princess-Master-Scabbard/dp/B001C02EZ6/ref=pd_sim_sg_5
1922681
It doesn't come terribly sharp. If there are laws where you live that prohibit the purchase of swords in general, then it's probably not for the best to get it.
1171441
Not really they the swords are great also very usable and sharp but the sheath is crappy they tend to poke thru the end of it and if ur not careful they will poke u thru the sheath I would suggest getting a hard leather or wooden sheath.
1547963
If you just want a prop, it's fine. It is also a good practice sword for Tae Kwon Do. It doesn't come with a scabbard, and it doesn't look real up close
2102471
No, It will conform to the shape of the weapon inside. I have 2 weapons in the case, they do not move around. Pluck and pull is over rated as a padding, it is useless, just creates a space for the weapon to slide around.
1860961
Not exactly. It's from the series Twilight Princess. The master sword relatively looks the same. Zelda creators change the look slightly every series, as most video game companies do. This version is more detailed than the one your son is playing and it's my opinion he may actually like this one more, lol. Rest assured it's the most beautiful sword I've purchased thus far.
264171
Its not very thick. This sword isnt a bad price but not big enough to be ichigos sword. Its only 40 inches and my hilt wrapping fell off after a coupke uses. I had to put electrical tape on it. If youre paying more thab 50 for the sword dont get it
1333863
This was not the description when I bought. Mine had a dull blade as it was just a practice sword. This description sounds like it may have a sharp blade. Ours did not have an LED light, that seems a bit cheesy to me. I guess if you want a sword that lights in the dark this would be the sword. I would recommend emailing the seller. We do love our sword though! It still looks like the one we bought and we would absolutely recommend this sword. And for the price you can't go wrong.
449011
The hilt feels like sheet metal with cheap paint that could scratch off with any kind of moderate use. If you wanted to keep the design safe, I would shoot it with a clear coat then wrap it in leather latigos.