26" Tang Ninja Sword w/Shoulder Sheath

When I got it in the mail, I thought "damn this thing is pretty big". Got it out of the box, and its a little short (bout as long as my arm and I'm 5"11.5' ) but the blade is light, but has a bit of weight for power. The blade is semi sharp out of box but easily fixed. The sword is pretty thick and I've already beat down many poor dead trees and pricker bushes with it :D. The grip does like to come off, but duct tape, electrical tape, rubber bands, etc. could easily be used for better result. The sheath is by no means top notch, but it does work and it clicks when all the way in. Just watch because with enough force, it can unsheath, but does provide a bit of resistance to help prevent accidental unsheathing. For 30 bucks (that includes shipping. I rounded up too.) This small sword is a big deal and is my new favorite toy :D Nothing says "I'm a badass" then carrying a hand crafted black ninja sword on your back.

Well, I am not into swords, and never will be, but I know if you want a funcional sword, you DO NOT want stainless steel.However, since I really have no use for the sword ,I just bought it because is was cheap, and I didn't have one, and wanted to feel one in my hand for the first time ever.I wanted it for the blade alone, as I had always planned on putting a handle on it, as it is full tang, and even thought it is made of super hard/brittel stainless steel, it is cheap enough to experiment with the feel, and making a handle for it.The handle on this sword is super cheap! It is made of two small peices of wood, wrapped onto each of the sides, with this really flimsy plastic type wrap. On top of that, they wrap it in some type of thin shoe lace type nylon cord.The cord moves all around, and is slippery.If you want to buy this for the money, I would plan on making a custom handle for it, if you are a tinkerer, or hobbyist.The sword comes pretty sharp, so I think the original handle is dangerous.If I ever get the time, and am board, I was thinking of drilling some holes into the tang(although, I think the stainless might be too hard for that), and bolting two peices of symetrical wood onto each side, followed by wrapping it in a leather cord, or tong.However, I don't have the time, or need, or want, so I cut off the nylon cord, and the flimsy plastic tape wrap that was wrapped around the wood exposing the tang, and put a new quick handle on it.Quick working handle making:1. I used black electrical tape to wrap around those two pieces of cheap wood to bond them to the tang.2. Then I tightly wrapped the hole assembly in leather cord, to provide a no slip surface, to hold onto this sharp blade with.With the stock "handle", I think you would risk cutting yourself if you were to handle this very sharp item.From the little I know about metals, and what I have read, if you do want a functional sword, you want a high carbon steel that is not brittle like stainless.I would also say this is NOT a "wall hanger" either as it is very ugly, and cheap looking.The sheath, although functional is an ugly piece in line with the cheap price.For the 19 dollars I paid, I am not dissastisfied, however, I am not sure why I bought it in the first place...I have no use for it.It would be mostly worthless as a combat weapon(as said "zombies" ;)) and I could have used the money elsewhere...I am not sure for how brittle it is, it would make a good machete either.I don't plan on buying another, so I guess I have gotten my lifetime fill of sword ownership...I guess it works for the company that makes this as they got my money, and if they sell a million of these cheap swords, they can make some serious money...I wasn't going to bother writing this, but I thought it might help some others to save thier money.I would say, if you want a real sword, spend some money on one. Cold Steel is supposed to make universally good products, and won't break the bank, if you want that kind of thing...If you want a sword to own just to hold in your hand and not really use, and you plan on putting a handle on it, maybe go for it. Otherwise save your money.

It is rather thin and short, but it's supposed to be, It's light and strong. It gets a bit wider near the tip of the blade and takes a good bite out of branches and shrubbery. It did not come very sharp, but is easy to sharpen. The handle is wrapped in cheap nylon, which shifts a lot. Underneath the nylon is black plastic sheet wrapped around two balsawood blocks that are on either side of the handle. The tang is full, but there is a cut-out of a throwing knife right in the middle of the handle that leaves little room on either side of it for the tang. I'm re-wrapping the handle in paracord and hiding a throwing knife that fits in the slot underneath for emergencies. The sheath is strong nylon, but very floppy and hard to put the sword in while it's on you back. The strap for the sheathe is very adjustable, and there is also a belt loop at the very top of the sheathe. I haven't done any hard-use things with the sword yet, but it seems like just a light, "tactical" sword. Overall, pretty good.

This is an amazing sword. I know that it is not cas hanwei material, but for 20 bucks you cant get any better.THE SWORD: It came roughly sharpened but with a few minutes work with a whetstone it was easily sharpened. The blade is a super strong aus-6 steel that dont bend and stay. The tip is needle sharp and will poke a hole in about anything. It is a surprisingly thick and strong blade and the cord wrap ensures a great grip.THE SHEATH: It is made of a stong durable ABS material held together with metal pins so it will not fall apart any time soon. Also I dont know what that last guy was talking about but the sword that I got locks into the sheath. Normally I have to make my own back drawn sheaths because though I am 16 I am very broad shouldered and muscularaly built but this sheath fits perfectly across my back and allows me to draw and sheath my sword easily.All in all I have to say that for 20 dollars this sword is perfect and I could not ask for more.