Samurai Special Full-Tang Bamboo Katana Sword

Bought as a Christmas gift and very happy with the quality of this sword . It arrived well protected and packaged and when i opened it to inspect it I was very surprised at how sharp it was . I know I'll be buying again from True Swords !

Absolutely the best 40$ i have ever spent! Handle is well wrapped and no loose parts. It is a bit lighter than my other katanas, but thats no big deal to me. This is a solid katana for only 40$. I have no doubt that this sword can handle some abuse. But please be carefull and responsible. I wouldn't try chopping down a tree with it, so to speak. I doubt you can find this quality and beauty for 40$ anywhere else but here. It will fit well with my higher end katanas. YES I would highly recommend this to anyone. Thanks True Swords. Signed, ham'rd skull ??

Higly recommend this to anyone who wants a good katana without breaking the bank. It cuts through decent sized plastic bottles and boxes. Mine has a chip in the blade but its my fault. I am definitely going to use this when the zombies come!

The blade came sharp as all hell with mine, Like to the point i dont even want to clean it with rice paper, Thats how sharp it came, Its full tang, And looks gorgeous, Nice n shiny, The only problem that came with mine was the loose saya top part, "Could take it on n off" Thats no huge problem and nothing super glue wont fix, For 40 bucks, This is really an amazing buy, The craftsmanship is impressive, Supremely impressive considering the price, Looks good and smells good, Scabbard is nice, I definetly reccomend this, Its too bad it doesn have alternate colors like red or blue, I would definetly buy more if that was the case.

I bought this sword about a month ago wanted for a long time and now was able to get it the craftsman ship is great very sharp like I wanted balance is nice a great piece for self defense and sword play at a good price like all ways .

I wanted a katana that was not $300 but was still really good and this does that. For $40 it is a really good katana. It comes very sharp. All I have cut was the shipping box it came in and it sliced through it in a single hit the 3 pieces i made out of the box. It is really good for $40.

I wanted a sword for a while and didnt really think it would be that awsome but when it came i almost pust the fedex person over getting it from them and the sword was awsomer than i thought so i will order more from trueswords. If you not sure about trueswords i guess you could check out other peoples trueswords reviews on youtube.

the sword is exactly as described as in the page

verey fast shipping 2 days very good sword very sharp too. I cut a soup can in half with no problem, even hit the side of my brick house not one scratch on the blade.My girlfriend even wants one.I will be buying more swords from True Swords

Recieved in record timing! Great customer service and support! <br />The sword is an absolutely great buy! You can buy a $30 sword from a lil mall shop but it won't touch the quality of this katana! Hands down great investment for beginning and my son and I can't wait til our training warrants a higher quality swords and we will be ordering from true swords again and again! 7 &#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;

Amazing, just amazing. this sword has amazing detail and features! The tsuba is beautiful the saya is excellent, only problem is that the carrying bag doesn't seem like its made of cotton, but I'm not mad, the price was GREAT!! $40 got me a sword that looks and feels like its worth $70-$100. I'm amazed at this blade, Thank you True Swords!

First product I bought when I joined this site and I must say, I am a very satisfied customer. The blade was neatly packaged, when I opened it I nearly geeked out but sustained from doing so. It felt incredible holding a real, superb, well made katana. The blade is straight, slick, blood groove design nicely, very sharp indeed, and the handle and guard...beautiful. I will definitely be buying from this site again when I acquire more money. Thank you True Swords, pleasure doing business.

I am really happy with this sword. Fast delivery, it came in just a few days. I've had it for a few hours now and I've done some cut tests and I don't really have anything bad to say other than the hamon isn't actually from tempering. There is a nice one on it but its hand done. Super sharp and tight handle wrap. Subaru is great and it looks better than the picture. Ill be doing a youtube review for it soon!

this sword is beautiful..i finally got one before it got sold out again and i am impressed with how it looks..it's not stronger than my other swords but it looks better..lol..GET THIS..stop reading and buy before it's gone again!!!!!!!!!!!

On the picture it slightly looks like it has a real hamon line made with temper process but it doesn't, but thats not a big of a deal since it is a $40 battle ready full tang katana after all. It is indeed sharp enough but not razor sharp, it looks beautiful, it is functional even though I haven't done any test cutting with it besides a piece of paper in mid air which it cut straight through. But either way, great buy, great sword, looks good, well worth the price, once again thank you True Swords for great service and product quality.

OMG, not sure where to start. Love the sword, and really cant say i dislike anytthing about it, been over it a few times now and wow, completely amazing in all areas from what i can tell. <br />shipping was fast and when i opened the fedex package (there were other swords in there i order as well) was actually suprised to see the Musha boxes.<br /><br />beautiful sword, feels great when you hold it, killer looks, no complaints

I received this beauty today and I am blown away! Its very, very sharp! The artwork on this is beautiful, I highly recommend this sword!

Just bought this as a Christmas present for my cousin. This is her first katana and I'm definitely sure that she'll like it. The work on this sword is great and looks beautiful. I will leave it up to her to see how good it really is. Thank you True Swords for having a beautiful katana like this on such a low price!

This sword came to me polished and it was simply beautiful. The pictures don't do it justice. It came to me with a crack in the handle, but with true swords great customer service, it all got worked out. I pulled it out of the box and it was extremely sharp. I cut every can, 2 liter bottles, and water bottles in half with the first swing. This will definatly not be the last sword I buy from true swords! Thanks True Swords :)

Very nice katana cant beat it for under 150$ very impressed and even more impressed with the shipping times very ordered on sunday and had it by tuesday....

this is my first real full tang carbon steel sword it is just beautiful very sharp and it came oiled if i do make any more sword purchases in the future it will definately be from true swords.

This may be the first time I have bought a sword from True Swords but I know it will not be my last! I must say this sword is no toy, it is the real deal! I have seen this type of sword at other sites for $100+ It arrived when it was meant to (and in the morning too!). My only problem is that it is a little loose in the scabbard. But this sword is sooooooooo beautiful!!! And the balance is correct.

Very beautiful sword. Blade was oiled when i got it, the sheath does catch a little when i put the blade in or pull it out, nothing too bad though, verrry sharp. Overall im very happpy and ofcourse will be doing business with true swords again. Epic buy for 40 bucks

Truly a beautiful sword, I have no complaints at all. I am very glad the oil was on the sword to keep it from rusting. The shipping time was super quick. A very good value sword.

A nice sword for $40<br />Definitely a "backyard beater", it cuts through a 1 Inch diameter stick of bamboo with ease. (Keep in mind bamboo is hollow, and you must use proper swinging techniques)<br /><br />Sword came sharp, could cut through paper easily.<br /><br />Like other reviews, the piece at the end of the handle is loose, but nothing superglue can't fix.<br /><br />Beautiful sword, the "samurai specials" are very reliable

great sword... razor sharp and single beveled which is traditional but often forgotten on many swords. the tsukakashiri ( also known as the kashiri ) is not as loose as many people say it is. in my opinion this sword is better, or if not, the same as any other musashi sword on retail for 70 dollars. 5/5 stars... i will definantly buy from true swords again. :)

Shipped in the time promised, and in perfect condition.<br />No nicks, bumps, scratches, dents, dings, or mars. Period.<br />Came wicked sharp, and is straight from butt to tip.<br />And, as with all internet purchases, one never knows what they'll be getting, but I trusted in True Swords to make good on either service, or product. I was not disappointed. They're never getting this one back.<br /><br />Pros: $40 + S&H, good quality, thoughtful art and decoration, and detailed craftsmanship, as well as tight fittings.<br />Cons: It's a sword, and while functional, is really meant for display, and showing off to your friends. (Which is really a pro AND a con.)

Ok here is the deal. On this I was expecting something of lesser quality, but to my surprise this thing was excellent. pretty well crafted, very firm wrapping, sword was surprisingly sharp, the gold work was almost spot on, the tsuba looks ceramic with clear coating, but still metal, overall not bad not bad at all. <br /><br />If this is what you get for 39bucks buying from you all at trueswords, then you can bet I will buy again from you all and a better blade to invest in.

Overall, a good buy. Nice and sharp. the balance is a little higher up the blade than i prefer, but its good and solid in the handle. i noticed a small crack start to form in the handle when i took off the cap, but nothing big. Its an awsome sword for $40. and its not one of those with the blade glued in. i took it all apart. I love this thing. highly recommended for someone who is starting tamashigiri, or jsut collecting. <br /><br />good shipping too, had trackiong of the thing fo no extra cost. fedex too.

wow i was amazed when i received this sword. very sharp, fulltang and great detail on the tsuba. good job truesword. 5/5

a very elegant sword. It came razor sharp (as i expected) and of course it was delivered to my door in 2 days. keep it up trueswords!

this sword is wonderful it is light in the hands and is vary beutful it is vary sharp but the fittings are just a tid bit looes but is nothing to worry about and the ito moves arouned a bit to but if you knowe tsukamaki just rewrapp it but all in all it is well worth it . oh and everybody says that the end cap falls off to me this is not true becues mine has never fallen off now i can't say that it is not complety true becues it may have happend to others but if it is or is't true it is still a well worth sword.

I was suspect on the this sword because I haven't ever bought one before and the price seemed to be really cheap to me. I just got it and am delighted. For a first time katana buyer I am impressed and will be buying more from this sight in the future.

Great in every way and great price, i highly recommend it.<br /><br />another great sword true swords!!!

This sword is AMAZING, the blade is nice and isn't wobbly at all, my blade came a little dirty but that can be easily fixed, it fits nice and easily into the saya but is a little loose when it is inside it, this is my first real sword and I am extremely happy with it, Thank you True Swords for this amazing product.

I got the sword today and WOW, it is beautiful! It also came pretty sharp and the detail was breathtaking. It is by far the deadliest katana I have so far, and is absolutely a good buy. It came oiled, which is great since that would prevent it from getting rust on the way, and the blade is extremely thick! But this sword, I assure you you will not be disappointed! Trueswords.com, you have done it again!

i just got this sword 5 minutes ago. it was everything i wanted out of it. it has a great edge right out of the Saya. the balance is perfect. i am so happy with it. i will be buying more swords from this site. thank you so much True Swords. please keep up the great work.

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL! THIS SWORDS IS AWESOME. i knew from the picture it would be really pretty but when you get it... OH MY GOD! so shiny! haha very sharp. im actually contemplating on not sparring with it so it stays oober pretty. definately recomend it.

This is the third sword i have bought from True Swords and by far the best. I cant imagin a more wonderfully awsome piece of art for even three hundred dollars. I cant believe i got lucky enough to find a buy like this. It is a really sharp sword,has a perfect blood line thick and sturdy but light wieght at the same time. If you can only buy one sword in your life make it this one,thanks True Swords.

I Just got this sword today and I must say IT IS SMEXY! This is the first full tang carbon steel katana I've ever owned and I love it.

I'm new to katana collecting, I have bought 4 Shines swords which I love. I decided to try a different brand, I decided on this one because of price. Being a disabled veteran on limited income can't go for high end anything. I really like the blade on this sword and the color on handle and guard however I'm not found of the sheath. It has the look and feel of some kind of plastic, I prefer the high gloss on the Shinwa swords.

Came exactly as advertised. Razor sharp and almost cut through a piece of sturdy cloth held flat on the blade. It could have cut all the way through had the blade not been slightly warped to the right. Maybe a little more foam should be put in for shipping. Good heft and balance, and I think I'll have it for a long time. Snug fit in the saya, nicely oiled as well.

At first I was a little skeptical this being my 4th order and the last ones were terrible blades were dull and one even broken but this is an amazing blade it was sharp, beautifully decorated no loose parts and it cut perfectly it was double boxed bubble wrapped and all I will defiantly be ordering from here again

Let me start by saying that this sword is absolutely beautiful. The blade fits snugly in the saya, but its not too tight. The balance was impressive (about 5 inches from the tsuba) and the blade geometry was pretty good too. The blade didn't come very sharp but that was fairly easy to fix.<br />Unfortunately, when you're only paying $40 for a sword there are gonna be some flaws. The ito came loose in 2 spots after a few drills, exposing the wood underneath. A while later the tsukagashira (butt of handle) came so loose I had to use superglue to keep it in place.<br />Despite its flaws,this is still an incredibly good sword for the money. Great sword for beginners in Japanese swordsmanship or just a nice functional wall-hanger.

first of all it is a very pretty sword an the design is stunning. as a cutting tool it worked nicely for a few seconds until the metal piece on the en of the hale fell off.i ha to repair it with super glue.

This is a hand forged sword (so I've been told), and it costs just under $40. When I received this sword, I was pretty well impressed with the sword. Every part was a tight fit, the only problem was that the sword was not even close to being straight. it was veering off to the right by about an inch, and it was way off balance. I was looking for a sword to practice with, and this would not do. That being said, true swords emailed me a return shipping label, and a full refund faster than greased lightning. I purchased the "Samurai Special - Tatsu Maki Full Tang Katana", which was the same price. It arrived quickly, and I am happy with it. It also veers ever so slightly to the right as well, but again, this is a $40 hand forged sword. Overall, I have had a good experience and great quality for the money. Just check to see how straight your sword is. enjoy.

Don't let the fact that it's in the 'Musashi' section fool you, this sword is not up to that standard. I haven't tried to cut with it yet, but the blade geometry is very thin, and the fit doesn't inspire much confidence. The handle and fitting materials aren't up to Musashi standards, and caution should be used when using it for cutting, but probably not any more so than you would with any cutting practice. <br /><br />What can you expect for $40 though? It looks nice from a distance, and even up close if you don't look too closely at the wrap. It will probably even cut decently. That said, the actual Musashi swords for only $20 more are a much, much better value and true backyard cutters.