Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Handle Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish
Nice steel... sharp - poor handle.
I like the blade. It's nice and sharp, and of good steel. I do not however like the handle - it still seemed to need a bit more final sanding and was still a bit rough. I also was surprised when the dragon on the side is not as good quality - the recessed darker part of design is very light - not dark at all. I also felt that the belt loop is made of a rather thin piece of leather and looks a bit janky and like a leather scrap almost. Looks weak to me. For $72 - the handle let me down... Not a good value for the money - I think I will have to do some work to the handle to make it better.