Musha Miyamoto Katana Sword

a real fighting sword. I have been testing it and has not failed. I would trust this in battle.

Getting this as my first katana has really set standards for me. I have a stainless steel broadsword as it is and the blade feels almost flimsy, especially compared to my new high-carbon steel iaito (1055 I think). I was extremely pleased with the shipping, like the rest of my purchases at True Swords. Although the blade didn't come too sharp, it still cut filled 2 liter bottles like butter. All in all, definitely a great sword for price.

My sword arrived on time for the projected delivery date. The sword is gorgeous, much better looking than several other swords I have seen for the same price or cheaper. The sword feels and seems very sturdy. Much better quality than swords I have seem in this price range in the past. Cuts well and is easy to handle with how it is balanced. I am extremely happy with my purchase and plan to buy many other swords through True Swords, I also have to admit I plan to buy more Musashi swords as I am happy with this product. Well, I should say Musha swords with the upcoming change in name. To sum it up this sword is great for the price range, I have no complaints.

Very high quality, well built sword with no flaws, very sharp blade on delivery. Perfectly weighted for one or two hand combat

This was my first buy from True swords and I'm very pleased with it! The sword came VERY sharp I had a cut test on a watermelon and it cut Very cleanly! Musashi is a great brand!

NOTE: This sword in my review is actually the 1060 carbon steel series. I have to review it on this Daimyo model, because i originally order the daimyo (which is not diferentially tempered, although there is a chemically etched "hamon", but Trueswords has such good service that they honored my decision to switch to the 1060 carbon steel "Best Miyamoto", as a last minutes decision, and charge the difference on my card, which is just awesome service. I really appreciate such great service!<br /><br />The only thing keeping the 1060 blade from cutting through 10x tameshigiri is $2000+<br /><br />The best Miyamoto 1060 carbon series katana is an excellent blade, especially for $80. The thing is. We all know exactly how a blade this nice can be made for the price....<br /><br />It starts as a single grade steel (Muku-kitae method) (1060 carbon steel) and tempered with clay + differential heat, but they don't put much into detail like folding in more than one grade of steel or sit there and polish it by hand for a month. Otherwise this a very fine katana, even for close quarters home defense, gods forbid.<br /><br />It has a nice 3-4 inch sweet spot toward the end of the blade, as it should, and does everything and more that one should expect for $80. It split the atoms of the cardboard box it came in but does not cut falling sheets of printing paper (at least not with my rough sword form. :( boohoohoo. I guess I'll have to sell everything i own, and buy a $3000 authentic samurai sword, since pieces of paper keep breaking into my home.

All I can say is amazing sword. A little shorter than what I'm used to butit is a blade worthy of the musashi name. Great for training. Sharp and just stunning

This is a reat sword, its cheap for a musashi and its sharp, im very happy to have this amazin sword in my collection:) True Swords, uve pleased me and i cant wait to make my next order:)

Beautiful blade. Well made and sturdy. Also the balance makes the sword feel weightless. My first Musha blade and the quality is top notch. Perfect blade for practical use. Thanks again true swords!

awesome sword this is the first one i bought but it certainly won't be the last. the only problem was that the metal guard on the insert of the scabbard was loose, but its an easy fix. the shipping was amazing, i had the sword in my hand almost 24 hours after ordering it. it was heavier than i thought but perfectly weighted, you can feel what a solid sword it is just by holding it. i bought a sharpener in case i needed one, but i won't for a long time, this sword came RAZOR sharp. now i just need to find some ninja to fight...

well i just got my sword an i have to say its absolutely stunning nice weight everything is perfect about it this is my sec purchase from ts an i can say ive never done business with a better company

this was easily the best sword i could buy to start a handmade sword collection. nice real hamon and ray skin, in fact i was so impressed i am waiting for the $85 model to come now. thanks true swords for offering these high end swords for low prices .

I finally decided to give Musashi a try, it took me forever to pick out a sword with all their seemingly great choices and sadly I ultimately chose this one over the others simply because I love the tsuba shape.<br />Overall, the sword is great.<br />The tightest tsuka I've experienced on a bargain cutter thus far, not even the slightest bit of movement. No doubt, the twin mekugi's help.<br />The saya fits perfectly. Tight enough to keep the blade from slipping out, yet not so tight as to inhibit speedy draws.<br />The polish on the blade is not quite mirrored, but what do you really expect for this price?<br />.....<br />And of course, what everyone is interested in: it's SHARP! I hesitantly call it razor sharp as it sliced right through a lottery ticket I threw into the air......come on guys, unsecured cardstock paper being sliced in free-fall? THAT'S SHARP ENOUGH! Especially sharp enough for whatever someone buying a $60 cutter is going to be doing. Honestly, it's too sharp for most people and I will be hiding it from my friends.<br />Also left perfectly clean cuts in water bottles, milk gallons, pipe insulation, velvet drapes, corrugated boxes, a watermelon and angus loin (day off.....fun fun times). And the kissaki is shaped well enough for a nearly effortless thrust through both sidewalls of a goodyear 240 tire.<br /><br />I highly recommend this sword and Trueswords.com The shipping was phenomenally fast!

So when this sword came in, I was very impressed. One of the things that got me was the blade is different than shown in the picture. The blade I got was very nicely polished and had a fuller. I'm not at all disappointed though, because I was just thinking I would much wrather a blade with a fuller before I even got the sword. <br /><br /> This sword is beautifully simple. The cotton ito wrapping is nice and tight as are all the fittings. Very well balanced. <br /><br /> All in all this is a great sword, for an amazing price. It is my 5th carbon steel full tang katana. I have 2 other musahi swords, a masahiro sword, and the cold steel Katana. This is my favorite as far as looks, and probably second favorite compared to the cold steel sword for durability.

This is a great sword! I mean, the best buy I have made yet! The blade is balanced perfectly,it fits very tightly into the handle and the tsuba. When I attacked a bamboo tree out back it glided right through with zero resistance. I did even know I hit it till the tree slid to the ground. Anyway, I only had ONE problem: The collar on the scabbard wasn't attached and I had to attach it myself I recommend safer packing. I also recommend this sword.<br /><br />5/5

WOW! This is a real gem, well constructed and pleasing to the eye as well as the hand. If I only had one choice for a blade (from my current collection) in battle, this would be it.<br /><br />This sword is SUPER sharp. If you like to handle and show off your swords, you will need to be extra careful with this one; one slip and you will definitely have flesh flayed open! Like a razor, will slice at the slightest touch.<br />Don't wait, for the money this is a bargain.

Once again TS delivers as promised. This is my second sword and i must say it is better than my first (the Rosewood Shirasaya). When used to 'reduce' the size of the box till i could put it in the recycling, it cut through the corrugated board like a hot knife thru butter.<br />The Blade is sharp, has an excellent feel to it and WILL cut any reasonable target. the Tuska is very nice, even if the ito is cotton (but very nice and tight) and the same is just generic fake paneling. The double peg construction is indeed very sturdy and I dare say that under normal use a person would never have to worry about the blade coming loose. <br />Cosmetically the sword is a bit plain, but in its own way that enhances the beauty of this awesome katana.<br /><br />TS should seriously make a 6/5 button for rating swords like this cause 5/5 just don't do it justice.

THIS SWORD OWNS!!!!! Its not even mine and i love it LOL its my bros and i got zangetsu, but i like this sword much more.. its really sharp... handle is on really tight.. and blade dosent wiggle around at all !!

I have been training in the Martial arts of Japan and collecting swords for years. This my friends is hands down one of the best practical katanas on the market, and priced to move. Musashi is a great brand and True Swords is a great company. You cant go wrong!

I received this sword two weeks ago. The Musashi/Paul Chen products are solid and worth three times the price. As a collector/student for 20 years, I have found NO greater value ANYWHERE in katana. Period. Thanks True Swords!

This sword is great; the blade is very high quality, the scabbard is flawless, and the handle is aesthetically pleasing. My only issue is that the paint on the double ring was poorly done, but overall it is a great practical katana. Plus, it bears the double-ring of the most masterful swordsman in history, Miyamoto Musashi!

hmmm... I can't really say how 'good' this sword is, simply because I haven't tried every samurai katana ever made, to do so would be unfair. But I can say that this sword is FAR from the worst. Aside from the Habaki-to-koiguchi area being a little loose (the sword slipped out of the saya as I was taking it out of the carrying bag, totally due to my lack of attention of course) and the small dent on the bottom of the saya... Aside from those two things, this sword is absolutely fine. The ito wrapping is very nice and tight, and the saya gleams with its black gloss. And the blade looks beautiful as well. Overall this sword is absolutely beautiful, worth the $59.99, in my opinion. Especially since I've seen this sword for as much as $129.99 on other sites... so way to go trueswords.com! I would definitely recommend somone to buy this sword. I bought this with the Wildlife Bear razor, which was also an excellent value.

so far so good. The tsuka on this sword is nice and tight with no rattling at all. I was surprised to see that it had 2 mekugi pins rather than just one which is usually what you find in this price range. The ito wrap is nice and tight and easy on the hands. Overall this is a great budget katana that fills a nice gap between the paul chen $300+ dollar katanas and the cheap stainless steel sword like objects.<br /><br />great sword for the price!!