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

New member of the family! I love this katana and my backyard is now full of decapitated water bottles. I've drank so many water bottles and filled them with tap water to not be wasteful--it's so addicting, getting that perfect clean slice on the water bottles, slicing multiple water bottles at once, slicing the larger jugs of waters, slicing fruits--this t10 steel is so resilient and cuts through the targets like butter. Of course, this is my first katana, my swordsmanship is that of an ultra-novice, but now I'm invigorated to learn--and learn more of the samurai history--after purchasing this instrument. What is great about TrueKatana is their unique designs, all the different scabbards and the subtle details on the hilts, the tsuba, the sheath, etc.--so much selection! I was warned that purchasing a katana would activate an addiction and, well, no regrets! 10/10, this model, the blue blade, it's mesmerizing. Just taking it out of the sheath and staring at it 😆 ...Okay, I think this review may have come off a bit long but trust me, purchase a katana from here and you'll understand!

Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Blue Blade And Scabbard

Excellent quality, fantastic craftsmanship, and looks awesome! The company kept me informed all along the shipping process. This was my second purchase and I readily recommend Truekatana.

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Blue 1060 Carbon Steel Blade

I am very impressed with the quality and workmanship of this sword. For the price it is an absolute steal. You should by this sword. Trust me I know the difference

Handmade Shirasaya Wakizashi Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Full Tang Without Tsuba

The sword is beautiful. I bought two swords on Amazon and they both broke within a week. My son (who is into Katana Swords) was devastated. This sword is built so much better and it’s very sleek. He’s only 6 so he’s not allowed to touch it without Mommy or Daddy right next to him. I’m teaching him to respect the sword and to understand it’s a very powerful weapon. We love it. Thanks for making such a great product.

Handmade Japanese Sword Damascus Steel With Golden Blade And Snake Style Scabbard

Honestly so freaking fire ! Like I was expecting something nice of course but like expectations were surpassed. Got it for under 100 and it’s great quality. I feel like I belong in Ancient Japan with this lol Totally great for starting the collection

Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard

Truly happy with the Katana. Obviously not traditional Japanese quality and materials, but for less that 1/10th of the cost of a real one...wow! the craftsmanship is pretty solid. Quick delivery and solid quality. Definitely worth the price and probably better quality than what I expected.

One Piece Roronoa Zoro Wado Ichimonji Real Katana Samurai Sword Replica With White Scabbard

Good weight and a razor sharp blade! My only complaints are about the guard and the metal just below the guard dig into the hand/finger when in use.

Handmade Real Japanese Samurai Sword Pattern Steel

Fast shipping and friendly communication when I asked a question, fast response to

Handmade Japanese Sword With Blue Blade And White Scabbard

I ordered this for my boyfriend it shipped quickly even through the holiday season it came in it was great quality

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