First off, This is an excellent sword for the price. It looks beauitful, the handle is perfect (for right handed people anyways), and the blade itself is ncie to look at. Made for display of course.

Like people mentioned, it is has a small engraved mark saying "440 china," and the blade will not break skin if you try. I may be picky but i would have like for the sword to not have two blunt sides.

Otherwise it's excellent, but if you have money, go for the full-tang version. This Sword, *FOUR STARS*

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]