A very nice blade, it is basically what I expected. Mine is almost perfectly balanced and has a decent sharpness to it. The sheath at first was very hard to get loose from the sword, after I broke it in though it started coming out perfectly while still being very secure. The pure black blade is a very nice touch. At the bottom of the sheath there is a cool little wooden tube for a snorkel or blow gun. It's a neat little additional feature. For $60.00 it's a great deal. I think most people would consider it perfectly balanced but I'm a perfectionist on this kinda stuff. The sword has a couple little scuffs and scratches but very minor. This is my first purchase from True Swords. I will definitely buy from them again.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]