Handmade Sword - Tactical Manganese Steel Samurai Katana and Wakizashi Sword, Manganese Steel, Wood Scabbard Covered with Fiberglass, Black

I ordered this thinking that it was the Hanwei Tactical Katana. IT IS NOT IN ANY WAY AFFILIATED WITH HANWEI. So don't be deceived like I was. However, it is pretty much of equal quality to the Hanwei tactical line from what I've found. The real name of the sword is the Munetoshi Tactical Katana, which is pretty much a rebranded version of the United Cutlery tactical line. IT IS NOT FULL TANG. At least the wakizashi version isn't. So I strongly believe that the katana isn't either. The blade is welded about 3 inches into the handle in a "V" shape to the surrounding metal so that it appears to be full tang(I found this in a review someone made where they actually broke down a Munetoshi Tactical Wakizashi to find out). But the design is still very sturdy. It could definitely withstand for a very long time if all it went through was light to medium chopping, and would be durable enough to last (and survive with little blemish) in multiple combat scenarios if needed(But God forbid that you'd need to use it in such a way). All in all a really great buy. I don't regret it at all. The seller did fine getting it here and it came pretty sharp. The saya(scabbard) is wooden if you're wondering. I will be considering getting the wakizashi to match. And since I found some people who preferred this one to the Hanwei version, it makes me feel better about stumbling upon this. 4 and 1/2 stars if I knew how to rate it like that.

Think I paid around 150$ for this. Is nice. I like it. I read the reviews. Mine came sharp. Not about to take it apart to check out the tang. If people are using it for cutting, irregardless of the possibly screwey tang, edge on it must be good. Especially clamped between the handle. Is comfortable for me to hold and swing. Read about manganese steel and am still confused. Am a knife guy. Besides that am familiar with 1065 and 1095 carbon steel. I do really like the handle. Wish they would make higher end Katanas with a durable handle like this. Wrapped handles eventually need to be rewrapped. I know cuz I have one, gonna have to buy a book on rewrapping cuz I don't have a local sword shop. Haha. Blade is very nice, no major defects. A few light feather scratches that's about it. Nothing major or noticeable. Can be buffed out. No biggie. No Harmon line. Which is normal for this type of steel. I'd rather have none than a fake one. Is nice overall. Very sturdy. Nothing is loose or jiggly. For 150$ is a good buy. Is lighter than my other Katanas too. Which is nice. If the apocalypse ever goes down....is really the next best thing to a gun.

I was very excited to buy this sword simply because it is a manganese steel allow, which is supposed to be very sturdy. I received this product first time beginning of the week. I have to admit it looked great, the blade is straight and reasonably sharp. I had to return it because of a deep scratch on the distal part of the blade (looks like something overlooked during the forging process). I ordered it again and I received another sword with scratches on the blade close to the handle and the edge itself. I decided to keep it and to use it as the blade that I'll will not feel bad if it gets damaged or broken during practice or sharpening. I don't advice anyone to buy this sword because of the poor quality control in making it. Within the same price range you can buy better looking and higher quality swords which are better made, like Siwode walking dead sword ( I bought 2 of it and they are amazing).

Good sword for te price

This sword is an incredible buy for just under $145. The sword came well package, no damage to the sword. It was sharp right out of the box. Not razor sharp, but paper cutting sharp. Nothing loose, fits tight in the saya, tight fit to the habaki and there are no sharp points on the handle. The blade is smaller in profile than the average katana. Some distal taper but not alot. The fuller or bohi is wide and deep, much more prominent than the average katana's. It's light and well balanced. I highly recommend anyone who likes katana to buy this. Only draw back that I can see is that some of the glue on the handle and guard sticks out, but for less than $200 you really shouldn't expect perfect finishing. And of course manganese steel isn't the best option to make a sword, so durability might be a factor to consider. Spec on the sword I received 28 inch blade length including the Habaki 9.5 inch handle Weight without Saya 2.05 ibs Weight with Saya 2.45 ibs PoB: 4.6 inches from the guard

I got a dud... I already own a Honshu (united Cutlery) Wakizashi, which is essentially the same sword (different brand name from same company), which is fairly durable and fun. I got this to compliment it to make a Tactical Daisho. This sword came on time and the packing was incredible, it really was the best way possible to pack and ship a sword. There was no chance of damage from shipping! However, upon inspection, the Plastic Handle Scales felt loose, it took only a few seconds to find that the handle scales were never epoxied or otherwise firmly attached. I was able to pry it apart enough to fit a pop sickle stick between the plastic scale and the sword tang. It could EASILY be pried off the sword with just a little effort. Rather than risk breaking this sword or the handle I immediately put it back in the packaging, printed a label and sent it off for a full refund. I am very disappointed, but should have known better since this sword was not advertised with a maker name (it's made by Munetoshi as the below review specifies). I understand I didn't spend hundreds of dollars on a quality heirloom sword, but even a 30 machete comes with better quality control than this. Otherwise, The blade was fairly well polished and finished, and the saya was pretty tight. I would have given it 2 stars, but I wouldn't recommend this sword to anyone in it's current condition... You may get one that isn't defective, but IMHO a TACTICAL Katana is meant to be designed to be a lot more reliable than this. I will be spending my money on something else instead.

This Katana is almost a replica of a world warII infantry Katana!, With acceptions, Modernity, and design refinements! Modernity would be it's forging, non covenventional and efficient, second would be blade design? Traditional to a degree but this katana is very straight, very sharp! And in my opinion very well balanced! This is a purposed built sword! To Be Used with no Acceptions! With no fear of destroying history! There are some features that do not lend themselves to a sword combatant factor, but draw it and you will see that it feel's very easy to grip, and formidable! When you are a combatant, you do not wish to possess a weapon that is priceless! Only purpose built and practical! If you destroyed your Katana in combat it would have been for a good reason! My recommendation is make the purchase and not be afraid of its potential!(5/28/2016) buy it! If I were deployed, this would be on my side.

Not full Tang. Fit and finish ok.