Cold Steel Warrior Katana Sword

I haven't cut anything with this sword yet but it is an amazing looking sword! The sword is heavier than my other katana and made so much better with a much thicker blade! It's well balanced and on the edge of being razor shard or sharp enough to shave with. The sword is everything the description says it is and more. All around amazing and beautiful sword. Totally worth the price tag.

This beautiful piece of carbon steel works excellent against anything literally. Worth the money

Cold steel did a good job with this katana, which is exceptional example of a practical use weapon without have to pay a pre-$1000 cost. It will never replace a weapon made by a Japanese Master, but most are not looking for that kind of quality. Overall workmanship is excellent, and all fittings are tight (almost too tight). Things not to do: "I just took it out to trim my tree in the back yard unlike most buyers i use my blades and it did a real good job going through 2" to 2.5" of solid wood." This is not what this type of sword was designed for in any respect, nor the proper stance, training, or form. People like this should be drug out into the street and shot.

Ordered this sword with extremely high expectations, when I unboxed it it wasn't very sharp at all, except for the tip area. Other than the lack of a razor edge though it was extremely tight and I mean tight, it feels like you could chop through a car hood, wait they did that in the "proof video" already, lol.<br /><br />Anyway, it feels very good, it is heavier than most katanas I have owned but in a way it's a good thing, it's not too heavy as to unbalance it (as some people say). I like how Cold Steel did their own customizing to the handle and tsuba and not just the stereotypical decorative crap ya usually see on swords.<br /><br />So as for the sharpness, it didn't take me long to put a razor edge on it, and I do mean razor, after I was done I ran it down my forearm...not very smart since it shaved a big line of hair off my arm. My fiancee was watching me and yelled at me, lol.<br /><br />Even though it shaved me that well, I wanted it even sharper, so a little more honing, next test was my left leg, upon running it down my leg it actually broke my skin! Wow! So yeah, I think it's sharp enough now, lol. <br /><br />Awesome sword, awesome service and awesome shipping speed, literally next day it was in my hands. Good job Cold Steel, and good job Trueswords.com.<br /><br />BTW I did kind of pitch a hissy fit to customer service on here for it not being razor sharp out of the box and I was given a 20.00 refund for my incoveniance, that's what I call customer service. Trueswords.com all the way baby!

The sword is a piece of cold steel art!!! Great price , razor Sharp,and definitely battle ready. Trueswords as always you have the best prices and customer service. I would recommend this sword to any sword enthusiast.

I ordered this sword a couple of weeks ago didn't take to long before it arrived at my door. I just took it out to trim my tree in the back yard unlike most buyers i use my blades and it did a real good job going through 2" to 2.5" of solid wood. Its a little on the heavy side but it really adds to the cutting power you would look for. if your not afraid to mess up $300 dollars i would recommend this katana to any one looking for a good blade. Not only good but pretty sharp looking too!

I own many Cold Steel knifes and self-defense products and I am impressed by its material quality and workmanship. I gave a shot for this Warrior Katana and I am extremely impressed by it. The fitting is nice and tight. The materials used on the handle are solid and authentic. The blade is very sharp and strong when you cut anything. I accidentally cut a wooden table during practice, the table broke and cracked open. Don't care too much about the table, but I was worried about my $300 katana, but there was not even a scratch , dent or ding on the edge of the entire blade. This katana rocks and Trueswords has the best price in the market.

Amazing sword! came promptly in the mail and was ripped open in .2 seconds. Very excited to recieve it the blade is beautiful and the workmanship it top grade, one of my favorite blades out of my entire collection. Thank you Cold Steel and Thanx True Swords XP

Sorry I have been so late in getting a review in. I have to say fist of all that this is truely a beautiful and deadly blade. I have always been a COLD STEEL fan and once again not let down in their product. The 88BK Katana is great for the price and completely functional in all ways. The balance,edge, and overall workmanship is great. Swords are definately functional art work. Your prices and service are the best on the web hands down. Their is not another company that can come close (believe me when I say I have searched roughly 50 or more so sites). Thank you TRUE SWORDS and I will be definately be useing you for all my future sword purchases.

Very well made. Thumbs up for True Swords customer service. I wish all companies were this good. Fastestest shipping time, like less than a hour after ordering.