First off , the shipping time was fantastic ....delivered within a week.r
Secondly , having taken the whole thing apart ,and putting it back together again , i can say that the build is very robust.... and it cut through a 2x4 like a hot knife !!r
It is heavier in the hand that a European sword of similar length , by about a pound and a half , the balance point being 9 inches forward of the guard , so it is very forward in the thrust .....it WILL come out of your hand if you are not paying attention . It is DEFINITELY NOT for whipping around like a WUSHU performer , and a cute little "Xena" wrist roll will either snap said wrist or send the damn thing flying , or BOTH ....That said ; there is a mantra among Motorcycle riders..."There are no Small mistakes on a big bike ".....same here . This is not for Beginners....this is for a seasoned practitioner... i can Guarantee yo that Bubba Newbie will remove parts of his anatomy , or God forbid , come out of this hand , trying to imitate a scene from Mulan ( blatant Donny Yen plug) .r
Aside from being a very formidable weapon , it is a work of art.r
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Chick

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The jian is beautiful! I bit heavier than the sword I have been using to learn. But the more I practice with it, I am making the adjustment. Seems like good quality.

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An absolute monster of a weapon this is. I cannot wait to learn how to master it and respect the art of it

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A very attractive sword that appears very well-made. Shipping was quick. My only minor wish would be for the blade to be not quite so thin. All in all, I am pleased with my new practice sword.

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Exceeded my expectations!r
I ordered the Monkey King Ruyi Jingu Bang and it arrived earlier than expected Customer service was very responsive and kept me informed throughout. The quality is outstanding it feels solid and has a great weight to it, perfect for training absolutely love it highly recommend TrueKatana to anyone looking for a high quality weapon will definitely be ordering again!

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Very pleased with my order. The sword is well made and even arrived a day ahead of schedule. I would recommend to anyone.

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very satisfied with the miao dao sword,I might purchase another one about April or, May.

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It arrived quickly and in great condition. It looks well made. My daughter thinks it looks amazing and is excited to use it.

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Amazing quality! I cannot express sufficiently just how impressed we were with the sword.

Handmade Tai Chi Jian - Stainless Steel Chinese Tai Chi Sword With Rosewood Scabbard Verified Purchase

Shipping was lightning quick! However, the fit and finish aren't perfect, the center ornament on the scabbard is loose, the sword doesn't sheath well, and the ornaments on the hilt look rushed. At a distance, it looks fantastic which is not a bad thing but overall, It was good, not great but good

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The sword is of excellent quality and has an exquisite beauty. Been practicing Tai Chi for decades and wanted to incorporate swordsmanship. This is an ideal sword to practice this martial art. It is all that I imagined. Would highly recommend this sword. Everyone who has seen it remarked at its beauty and quality.

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I like the weapon very much; however, I am a little disappointed that the weapon lacks a sharp cutting blade.

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Super fast delivery and incredible quality sword. Thank you! I'll be ordering again from you.

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I love the spear. It has a really nice weight to it and it is longer than I thought it would be which is perfect for me.

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Good quality Knife, heavy and well finished with a nicely decorated sheath.r
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