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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.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
The ordering process and the shipping were quick, and while the katana is nicely weighted, I have to admit that I'm a little disappointed in the quality of the piece. It doesn't slide easily out of the Saya and there are rough, somewhat unfinished edges on the Tsuba. As a secondary training sword, it'll be fine, I guess.
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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.
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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:(
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Paint on the katana blade was scratched and after a few draws from the plastic Saya it received more scratches. The koiguchi was incredibly tight.
Other than that it arrived quickly and will make a good practice katana. It feels good in the hand.
Next time I would not get the painted blades.
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Handmade Aluminum Gray Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
nice weapons, was not the last time to order things in youre shop
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Sword was as described personally the ito wrap was too dark for me but the munuki we're beautiful same with all the other fittings and all we're secured tightly. A couple problems though is that the blade doesn't fit perfectly in the saya so there's a little bit of a rattle and secondly the habaki is just pressure fit to the koiguchi so it's tight but not the tightest fot will fall out if you shake it too much while its facing down, but other than those two things the sword is awesome will be buying from here again someday.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Katana was just as described, great detail to workmanship and good quality from what I can see. Not as light as I thought it would be but still much lighter than my other steel swords. This sword will be used for performing katas that require spinning and twirling.
Will show it to students to see if they like it, then will order more.
MGF
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
It was in good shape would definitely oder from here again
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Samurai Sword For Beginner Training |
I love my sword! Great for Iaido or Kenjutsu training!
Pros:
-Hamon is beautiful
-Makes a nice swooshing noise
-Nicely balanced around the tsuba
-Exactly as described!
Cons:
-Ito wrapping could be tighter and cleaner
-Overall, a little too light for me.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Great practice sword. Few minor cosmetic issues, but it's a practice sword that is likely to get nicked up anyway. Would purchase again.
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Handmade Aluminum Gray Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana 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
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Handmade Aluminum Brown Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
The sword is nicely made durable and looks amazing. Will be purchasing more in the future.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Samurai Sword For Beginner Training |
Ordered practice sword. Showed up in about 7 days. Was packaged good. Solid sword. Perfect for the price. I will buy more for my kids when they are ready.
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Handmade Aluminum 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.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Pretty good, not the greatest quality, but hey, you get what you pay for.
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Handmade Aluminum 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.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
it is good , sheath damages gold part of Gaurd a little bit when researching but other than that it good product keep up good work
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
The katana is beautiful and I know my son is going to be over the moon when he opens it on Saturday! Thanks, TrueKatana for making his dream a reality!
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Handmade Aluminum Gray 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.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |