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Pros: Blade Material, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Materials, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Usable
Cons: None
first real katana
After doing a lot of research for my first battle-ready sword, I settled on the Dragon King Spring Sakura Katana. I picked this model for several reasons. First, I am not formally trained in Kenjutsu or Iaido and I wanted a forgiving blade that could handle simple backyard cutting tests, hence the mono-tempered spring steel. When I received that sword, I was very impressed with the packing job, first of all. Admittedly, I know very little about real katanas but I've read many reviews and I feel that I know what to check for. The fit and finish of this sword is nearly flawless. There is some minor pitting on the habaki, but nothing that can't be fixed. At this price point, I was very impressed. Zero scratches, dents, rattles, etc. It just feels solid and well-balanced, in addition to very aesthetically pleasing. I haven't gotten around to any cutting yet, but I'm confident it will perform well.