Gorgeous blade, but Grip and Pommel need work.
"Gorgeous blade- cut through small branches using only the tip of the blade with some force. Well-balanced, spins easily with sufficient force on the pommel. BUT... Arrived with a loose pommel (hex-keyed, not peened), for which no amount of tightening solved. Spins slightly in the hand while wielding. Additionally, the black plastic grip (which is quite robust and I do like) is also loose and spins in the hand while wielding. Could not tighten this any more either. I really love this sword, but with these issues, I can't justify paying full price. +1 for Blade Quality. +1 for Sheath Quality. +1 for Appearance. -2 for Grip and Pommel Quality control."