This blade is one that I carry in Arizona. The quality is tremendous. The sheath allows for a quick draw and isn't difficult to resheath. The blade is about the length of a Wakizishi (medium length katana.) The blade is best used in a samurai style in my opinion but just as good in a ninjutsu form of use. You can tell it's been forged with a good look at the blade and it's strength is great. Although not razor sharp it is more than sharp enough for practical use. Trust me on this one, I made a mistake in a quick draw stance and stabbed myself in the leg with it due to bad technique. It's simple design ensures that almost nothing can go wrong with it. I suggest much practice with a Bokken before using this sword or any sword of this style. This blade is probably the most reliable product I will ever have and I suggest this weapon to anyone in whose purpose is to use it for self-defense or even for a display for it makes an excellent display. As with any knife, sword, or other blade always use extreme caution even if adept with it.  Permalink

This is a good weapon to use although difficult to master. I suggest practicing with the sheaths still on until you can use it without hitting yourself with the blades. The only problem is that if you plan to use it in a real battle it would take too long to take it out of the sheaths which would ultimately make it ineffective. If you can master taking it out with little time and master it's use then this would be an extremely formidable weapon. Excellent quality and great sharpness. Although not razor sharp it is sharp enough to do more than enough damage in battle. If you don't like to use weapons then it still makes an excellent display.  Permalink