Shinwa Shirasaya Sword – Color Options | Hand-Forged 29" Black Damascus Steel Blade | Traditional Japanese Shirasaya with Lacquered Hardwood Saya and Handle | 40.25" Overall Length Collector Katana

Beautiful sword. I have yet to strike it on a cutable object. I will update my review as I use the sword.The paint on the scabbard chips and scratches very easy. I will be resurfacing mine.

It’s a beautiful sword and I already own many shinwa katana but this one came with a slight bend in the blade and damage to the Saya and tsuka

Sharp, not razor sharp but enough for clean cuts on appropriate targets. I even felt confident enough to do some light landscaping! No chips or bends after multiple hits on thumb sized oak. Well worth the price.

Feels nice in the hand and comes sharp.

Swords are awesome

Beautiful sword except for the 1/8 inch bend in the blade

It was beautifully boxed in a storage box. Packaging was great, protective. The sword is hefty, tight and beautiful. It's tight enough to use as a walking stick, and since swords are legal for open carry in Texas now, it's going to get a lot of use as such.

Blade boughs to one side and the point is crinkled. Additionally the Saya is chipped in several places. Overall the condition of the sword upon arrival was very disappointing.That said, the pattern on the blade is as depicted in the above images. The blade is firmly set and sturdy. I have not swung it around due to the bough and already crinkled point but I imagine it could hold up to some light stage acting.