Very good, a little loose from the tsuba but easy to fix. Perfect light training sword.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

I received my aluminum practice sword in 13 days. Very light and and blunt blade makes the swoosh sound. It is about what I expected.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

The Good: this iaito has a nice simple aesthetic. The blade and handle are well balanced and it is sufficient for beginner Iaido training.
The Bad: at this price point there are some compromises that have been made that I would like to see changed on a newer model. They are as follows.

1. The plastic saya is disappointing. Plastic shavings get stuck to the blade, there’s a lot of rattle, and even a cheap wooden saya would have been much preferred to plastic.
2. The edge of the iaito is kind of fat. This might be a good thing for beginners worried about stabbing themselves (iaito can still be sharp on the tip, even sharp enough to cut flesh or stab into something) but a thinner and more refined edge would have been better.
3. The handle wrapping is a little loose, but for the price that is expected.


Despite all these negatives the sword definitely allows me to train in a way that’s better than a bokken for Iaido and for that I would recommend it for a tight budget iaidoka looking for their first training iaito.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

I really like this particular unsharpened katana. I went the unsharpened route to avoid damaging my kickboxing stand I practice swings with sometimes and am happy with the weight distribution as it's a bit lighter feeling than some of the sharpened katanas I've used in the past. This makes me want another for my other hand which I'll probably get at some point.

Thanks!

P.S. I wish you still had an Amazon store (maybe I'm missing it) so I can add your stuff to my wishlist

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

Decent for the money. Had to glue some stuff back together, but not a huge deal. Good enough for training purposes and is sufficiently whimsical.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Samurai Sword For Beginner Training

The shipping was fast- I believe it was at my door 5 days from when I placed the order.
As for the katana, the Saya is plastic and the blade is aluminum, making it extremely light weight and easy to wield. I've only had it for a day and done some basic drawing/drills with it. Admittedly I am concerned about how it will hold up to even light contact, so time will tell.
For now I am happy with it, but the price does seem high for a practice weapon (based on the plethora of "sharp" edged, and probably poor quality, weapons I could have gotten for a fraction of the price). If I can get a couple years of use out of it, I'd say it was worth it.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

A great katana with good weight for practice.
I've been looking for a dull, yet rightly weighted katana to practice Iaido with at home and this one hit the spot. The white coat does wear off somewhat quickly when sheathing, but as this is a training tool, wear and tear is expected.
Overall I'm quite satisfied with the design and quality of the katana.

Handmade Aluminum Flower Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

This is the first time I’ve purchased a trainer katana and was well worth the money. This is a quality training tool that has given me the confidence to properly execute basic sword strikes, unsheathing and re-sheathing techniques, and ultimately appreciate the art itself! Excellent trainer, looking forward to hopefully getting a real one- if my wife lets me:(

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

nice weapons, was not the last time to order things in youre shop

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

This sword exceeded my expectations it was a Christmas gift for my son and he absolutely loves it! Exceptional quality I will definitely purchase from you again! Also the shipping was fast.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Samurai Sword For Beginner Training

The item was shipped quickly and arrived in great condition. Thanks!!

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Samurai Sword For Beginner Training

Excellent quality! Fast shipping! Will definitely order again!

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

It was in good shape would definitely oder from here again

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Samurai Sword For Beginner Training

This is a more expensive dull/practice katana than a lot of products out on the market, but totally worth it. Very solid build with great balance. A really excellent practice blade which closely resembles a katana. I have no concerns about really working out with this blade (have heard too many bad stories about poorly built practice katanas flying apart). Plus, the crazy fun pattern just makes me smile.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Samurai Sword For Beginner Training

overall experience:
website is easy to use, has an extremely wide selection, and explanations for different product types. i was a bit skeptical of the advertisements and customer reviews, but TrueKatana is legit. every sword they advertise is exactly how it appears when delivered; these swords are great for cosplay and iaido/iaijustu.

for sharp, “battle-ready” swords, they are reviewed to not be the sharpest or most effective for regular sharp use. however you’re better off spending more for a better piece that will last longer because TrueKatana is more for display anyways

my personal order: i ordered an aluminum non-sharp katana for practice and display; it’s a solid piece that is assembled with nice quality. would order again if ever interested in a second one. i was able to track my order as well all throughout the process

TL;DR: very honest advertisement for nice blades at reasonable prices. you get what you order. but don’t expect an amazing cutting/sharp sword; spend more money on a better sword for those purposes

Handmade Aluminum Brown Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

Item received as described. A bit of extra hassle and expense due to shipping out of USA but not unduly tardy. First impression is that it’s what I wanted: an aluminum training iaito with decent fittings. Looks real but is blunt so you won’t chop thumb off learning how to return sword to saya. Feels light but solidly made, eg doesn’t flop around, bend, or wriggle inside the (real or well simulated) rayskin wrap. It’s a fraction of the cost of a practice katana at the local sword shop, and not an easy object to find in the first place.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

Not quite as pretty as the picture shows, but still nice!

Handmade Aluminum White Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

was packaged well, showed up undamaged. the item itself is great, no loose shakey components great form and practice katana.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

Very well built, very easy to use for Iaido. The only thing I was surprised on was that the Habaki had a lot of wear on it which was strange for a new item but it doesn’t affect the use of the sword in any way.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training

Great product at a good price. Perfect for demonstrations. Timely arrival and no issues with order.

Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training