is it full tang also how well does it keep an edge
1710462
I don't think it is full tang but so far it has kept a nice edge on it. I would recommend it to anyone
1710463
You will be more disappointed the fact that the handle is plastic. advice find a better because you won't be happy with the price quality ratio. just how i felt about it yes full tang but couldn't tell you about the edge i bought it was disappointed and put it up never used
1624418
It has a "rat tail" type tang that runs 2/3 of the length of the handle. These knives are tough and I don't think that not having a full tang hurts it at all.
518965
Yes, the blade is full tang... a shirasawa is designed to highlight but more importantly to protect a katana blade
653487
Yes, it has a full tang blade. Beware, though, it has a very cheap and poorly designed sheath.
1491133
Yes Kirk it is a full tang knife and is beautify done handle, you will like it. USA made. nice
2278865
It is indeed a full tang, the construction is solid, its just the appearance, and edge were of horrid quality lol
454999
Yes,its full tang. And I'd be lost without it. This is military issue. I've used this thing to cut down trees 8'' in diameter. Just take care of it and it'll last you a life time. Its on my self reliance kit 24/7
968780
It is not a full tang but it is a 3/4 tang, I have owned the 13" blade model for many years and it out performs any other machete I have ever tried. I have used it to clear an entire acre of land and it barely needed sharpening. A true workhorse tool!
560849
I'm not sure if it's full tang, but my brother sharpened it a bit more after he opened it and he then proceeded to whack at everything in sight, but its still pretty sharp, barely dulled, if dulled at all.
786231
That tang goes all the way through the handle and you can see where it exits at the end. So yes, it's full tang.
1462240
Yes it is full tang. It is great show piece. I only wish that it was really Japanese.
172456
Looks cool and is full tang however its not to scale and handle is set in plastic but you can spin it lol hope that helps
1009837
No it's not full tang. I haven't gotten a chance to do a full review on here but I'll give you the gist of it. The yellow paint is kinda sloppy so I touched it up with car model paint. Blue paint is nice but it's ocarina of time blue not twilight princess color. IT'S NOT FOR PLAYING OR EVEN CARRYING AROUND JUST FOR DISPLAY. The blade feels like it's going to break of the handle when you swing it but so far it hasn't for me. Overall I give it a 7/10 but with the paint touch ups it's an 8/10. Hope this helps.
252252
Yes it is full tang .. 1095 HC it has a really rough Finnish on it that is very strong.. 1095 HC can rust though so if u rem oil it it'll b fine this is honestly my favorite knife I own and definitely the toughest knife out there it sharpens up very well and stays sharp the handle is ok but if you want u can upgrade that or put the tennis racket grips over the existing handle to give it more grip the sheath at first I thought it wasn't to great but I now really like it .. It is definitely the best knife for 80 $ out there for the cash you are not going to brake this knife
1649738
It is full tang. One of the best knife purchases I have ever made. Be sure to check state and county laws regarding this "quality cutting tool"
732698
I cannot determine if there is a Full tang. The handle is very solid, but I don't know how long the tang is. It does not go through to the end of the wooden handle like other Chinese knives that I own.
1835967
No....not full tang, more like 2/3. A you look at the picture, the tang stops about 3/4" from the last rivet closest the hilt. For the money....can't beat it! Since the weather has broke, i have used it extensively here in WV clearing brush on my property. Tears through brush and saplings up to 3-4" diameter. Holds a decent edge, and re sharpens easily. Hope this helps. Do your self a favor and spend extra money on the sheath!