The guntō (military sword) was a ceremonial sword produced for the Imperial Japanese army and navy after the introduction of conscription in 1872.
This was my 3rd purchase from True Katana. But it's my first straight blade Katana (don't know the technical name) Very sleek and stylish. I love the simplicity of this sword. It came packaged well, the blade was wrapped in plastic and had a layer of oil to preserve it. Very sharp!!, feels good to hold and swing. Don't know if they make a set of this or not. I find no irregularities, no wobbling what so ever and it slides in smoothly. The Katana is exactly what they post on the site, just looks better up close and personal. Very pleased with this purchase.
Handmade Japanese Shikomizue Sword, Bamboo Style Chokuto Without Tsuba |
Finally, I received my 4-sets of high quality sword from True Katana and i am so impressed with the degree of excellence and craftmanship. Every now and then my blade collections getting progressively increasing extent. Sooner or later i will reorder several different designs. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TRUE KATANA 100% LEGIT
Hand Forged Medieval European Sword Manganese Steel Blade |
I don't have a pic of the sword only a video but I do have a pic of what it did to my thumb when I dropped it and reached for it mid-fall. The sword obviously came super sharp, it looked just like the pictures on the website. It cuts good (not just fingers) so please be careful. Cuts bamboo like butter. It's definitely carbon steel not stainless. The weight is good not too heavy but with enough heft it'll swing good. The hamon is beautiful, the saya feels good and durable. I've bought swords for about $200 that weren't anywhere near the quality of this sword. I got it on discount from the website, TrueKatana also upped the discount after it sat in my cart for a week so I couldn't pass it up at that point. Took about 7 days to get it even from outside the US. The only issue I've found is it needs two mekugi (pegs through the handle and tang) instead of just one. I got it for use not for show so two would've been preferable for rigidity. Also if you plan on sharpening you need the right stones to polish or it will scratch the blade. I felt good with my purchase, definitely got my money's worth. I will get another as soon as possible. Also I'm giving 5 stars because this is the first one I've bought at this price range and with only one thing I considered a con (the single mekugi) I have no reason to not give a full 5 star rating. I hope this helps anyone considering making a purchase.
High-performance Japanese Katana Sword Primary Tamahagane Steel |
Spectacular I'm very impressed and happy thank you all
Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
The photo doesn’t show just how ABSOLUTELY beautiful they are. Super well made!!
Handmade Japanese Katana And Tanto Sword Set With Blue Blade |
The tanto is wonderful. The pictures online matched the delivered item very nicely. Excellent value for the price.
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Golden Blade |
As advertised and as a plus came wrapped with fresh oil on the blade. Beautiful katana
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Purple Printed Blade |
The Blade is Amazing, I love the Blue and Purple color change on the blade. 10/10 best sword I purchased so far
Handmade Blue Blade Tsushima Ghost Clan Sakai Katana And Tanto Sword Set Cosplay Replica |
Great purchase! Will be buying another soon. Color was very vibrant. Very pleased
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword High Manganese Steel With Orange Scabbard |
Shipped fast looks good and didn’t break the bank
Tanjiro Kagura Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword |