This bo is very quick and definitly pretty strong, however, I do not know how it will fare against things other than another bo. Once I test it I will post again.

the sword is a very useful thing, very solid and mine has taken a lot of abuse, including a number of battels with a mace that it took head on. very reliable and long living, the only things i would change are that the handle is hard to grip after practicing for long periods of time, so a grip of some sort. also the point of balance is kinda high.