I was very pleased to see that this item was shipped to my house several days earlier than what it was supposed to and even more pleased to see that the sword was of exceptional quality. But unfortunately, that was the only pleasing item in the set. The throwing stars are decent enough after some sharpening, but don't even try to keep them under the tsuba without being extremely frustrated with keeping them there. The mini tantos aren't that bad but they are very difficult to get in and out of their designated slots on the side of the sheath. The throwing knife is fine and dandy with some practice, but the use of the ''battle tool'' is still a mystery to me. The hidden compartment on the top of the sheath is not worth the hassle of getting the sword in cleanly without it getting caught up on the inside. Besides the all of those minor setbacks, the sword is great and exceptionally durable (Almost broke a lesser Machete clean in half and without any visible damage to the sword). Either way, for the sword... GREAT BUY.  Permalink