Raging Waters Full Tang Battle Ready Katana 1045 Carbon Steel

wife said she'd like a katana, so I bought her one. well made, sharp enough to cut but not razor sharp out of the box. good balance and well appointed as for as the wrapping of the handle. good entry level blade

The steel is nice and springy, it is indeed the tempered carbon steel that is advertised. The blade does not have a tacky looking fake hamon printed on it like many lower end katana, a fact I am grateful for. The one I received has no rattle when swung and even fits very snuggly into the attractive saya. It has an accurate curve and is very straight. The tsuba is thick bronze (or some mettle close enough to bronze that I can't tell the difference), and the handle and it's fittings all fit nicely and look good. It handles close enough like a higher end katana. The tip on mine had a slight bur on it that needed to be honed off but its a much more minor flaw than I would expect from a sword in this price range. Overall I'm impressed with the level of functionality here for the price. This is the perfect weapon to go out and make cuts with while your nicer swords hang safely on the wall.

One complaint I've owned this sword for nearly 2-3 years. When it first arrived it rattled a little bit at the hilt but not enough to cause any problems. It's starting to rattle a lil bit more now. But it's been through (pun intended) all kinds of fruit, so many water bottles, thick sticks through thin trees (which I know is not recommended but yolo) and it's still holding up. So easy to sharpen. No matter what it cuts it goes through like butter. Out of everything I own and all of its flaws it's still my go to sword. I first got when it was 80. And seeing it now at under 60. Bruh. Get this freakin sword.

I am thoroughly pleased with this piece steel, such a nice Rockwell it seems. The hamon is well placed and will make for peaceful sharpening in the future. Sharp enough to cut right out of the box.

Ok nice balance took a fine ceramic stone to the blade and it turned into a razor blade in 5 minutes cut cleanly through 10 water bottles double stack cut branches clean and put it in a hickory log and keeps it's edge went through burlap sack like butter

and with this you get a deal...well built full tang...cuts clean. i had to buy one i could use since the first sword i bought here was to beautiful lol

this sword without a fake Harmon line is superb and extremely sharp out of the box with no edge burrs, Tight, great balance and at a give away price for the extreme quality it is. Buy one today. It is a serious threat to anything it hits.

Got it in like a week and was so stoked to see it outside and was even more stoked once I took it out of the box! It's an absolutely beautiful sword everything was right it came with oil and a handy cleaning guide! The bald is so straight and very sharp! I was extremely satisfied and will absolutely be purchasing more and more from True Swords thank you so much for an outstanding product! A++++++

Got this sword yesterday, it is my first katana and I have to say I am very pleased for the low price. It came sharp and so far I have no problems with the tsuba or the blade itself. No rattling and very easy to swing.

This sword is perfect for cutting water bottles, grass mats, rolled newspaper, bamboo, and other things. I highly recommenced this sword to my friend and he is going to get one but they are currently out of stock.

Just got this in the mail and it is of much better build quality than the price would indicate. Very solid feel and excellent balance.

I would have expected to pay + $70 for this sword. Very solid and the engraving adds an overall perfect demeanor for the sword. Already recommending this to everyone who asks about it. Thanks BudK!

This sword is unbelievable for what you pay solid construction. Full tang and sharp no frills no fake hamon just an excellent hand forged blade with blood groove all you have to do is razor sharp the blade and you have one hell of a fine weapon that can take whatever you throw at it worth every penny.Great Sword....

Realy a battle ready! I tested and no fail. Very especial sword, good balance with easy handles. For the price its very good.

I just received my Raging Waters Katana today , I must say that this thing is just AWESOME and came pretty sharp, but needs to be sharper, which will not be an issue, it has good weight to it and truly is priced way to low, but I am not complaining at all. Thanks BUDK again for something great! also received for free BLACK LEGION MACHETE WITH 2PC THROWING SET and I just love them

This sword it is easily as good as some three hundred dollar swords I have seen so as far as I am concerned this sword is a must have for anyone who likes sword because it is cheap enough to beat up but sturdy enough to stand up to what ever you have to throw at it.

This thing is a very solid sword. Splits through cardboard like air. Only one problem though, the tsuba started to click up and Down after awhile.

I think that this sword is better quality than the price suggests. Sharp enough, can be sharpened though. Carbon steel, so it's battle ready. Full tang, so it's sturdy. Nice weight to it. Had a nice and fun test cut or two with it. The heavy blood groove is nice. I haven't disassembled it to test the ease and tang, although the bamboo pins are a nice sign. It's a bit short, but I guess most Katana are. That's more realistic too, I've learned, so it's actually a plus. There's a nice soft cloth wrap around the sword and nice wooden scabbard as well. Besides being a little sharper, it only lacks the cool wavy design from a nice smithing trick near the sharp part of blade which prevents this sword from being in upper classes. The missing wavy line, a smithing mark that may go hand in hand with clay and making the sharp better extra hard so it be sharper and sturdier, is actually more important than the missing razor sharp feature, on that note. Anyway, thanks BUDK and Musha. For being special.

This is the real deal people, the weapon is beautiful no shaking parts everything is tight full tang battle ready katana. it comes sharpened you will need to put a little bit finer edge on it. They put a good edge on it at the forge any sharper it would cut through the box. This weapon is worth every penny. It has two pins in the handle so you can break the sword apart. i am thinking of having they blade etched to make it mine give it that personal touch. Buy this sword you will not be sorry if you are the people at BudK will give you thirty days to decide. you wont return it though.R Stewart

I'm very impressed with this blade, it's very well made, sharp right out of the box, sturdy and simply gorgeous. with the factory edge I sliced through a 4X4 cardboard shipping box cleanly. when I ordered this sword I was expecting a $40 sword, what I got was surprisingly well made and of excellent quality. for anyone looking for a good blade for practice and doesn't want to use their higher priced blades, you need to buy this one

This sword sells under several names, but it's made by Musha of China. It is a good carbon steel , full tang (nearly to the end of the handle) heavy duty, well balanced blade, comes sharp and is a full service sword with a wooden scabbard and a well wrapped handle. I would say that this sword is one of the best buys on the web now. I purchased two of these on a 30% off sale at True Swords,,it is also available on other BudK company sites under the code PCSS125 and in a Golden Bamboo design model as PCSS047BK I highly recommenced these swords as it is one of those rare bargains that are only found with much searching time. Just make sure you buy the blade with the heavy blood groove as there is a substitute model that is slimmer and inferior that also sells under the same product code.

This sword sells under several names, but it's made by Musha of China. It is a good carbon steel , full tang (nearly to the end of the handle) heavy duty, well balanced blade, comes sharp and is a full service sword with a wooden scabbard and a well wrapped handle. I would say that this sword is one of the best buys on the web now. I purchased two of these on a 30% off sale at True Swords,,it is also available on other BudK company sites under the code PCSS125 and in a Golden Bamboo design model as PCSS047BK I highly recommenced these swords as it is one of those rare bargains that are only found with much searching time. Just make sure you buy the blade with the heavy blood groove as there is a substitute model that is slimmer and inferior that also sells under the same product code.

This is awesome. I got this and the bamboo full tang model at the same price. This is razor sharp, very well balanced and about 2-3 inches shorter than other standard size katanas. Have cut the box it came with while it was standing leaving it static. static cuts on empty water bottles and milk jugs. simplistic but appealing design scheme, fittings are all very tight on the one i have recieved, no rattle, blade fits securely into saya which is in itself very nice with a little motiff and a textured finish instead of the usual piano black lacquer Get it why not or two use for practice or light cut practice on soft targets like water bottles/jugs newspaper rolls/sheets. Practice kata get it! :D

I just got the sword today it is sweet.The tsuba looks awesome and the blade is sharp.I just can't say anything bad about this sword.My favorite thing about the sword is the tsukamaki.I think if you want a sword you should buy this one.

Wow! Lightning fast shipping. Shipped on Mon at 11am and was delivered to my house Tuesday at 10am so 23hours and the sword was in my hands. The sword is fantastic. Tight, nothing rattles. The only noticeable issue is the bamboo pegs used to hold the tang in the handle go in high on one side and come out about half a cm lower on the other side. And the sword is quit heavy. But I'm 100%pleased. Can't beat it for 40$. It makes me excited because if a 40$ sword is this good imaging what their 200$ swords are like. Will definitely purchase more katanas from trueswords. Thank you so much.

Just received this sword, while it IS my first sword, it's AWESOME in my opinion, the fittings are all tight, the sword fits snugly in the saya, the blade is sharp, cuts bottles with no effort. The only downside is that the blade is like a giant knife, it will cut soft  things just fine, but it will get nicks in it if it's hit against something hard. I got a minor nick in it from hitting a fairly thin  tree branch, like 1/4 an inch think, but it's only $40 so you can't  expect the blade to be any better than this for that price.

The price tag is all the incentive you need. High quality steel, a sleek and sexy design, and a full tang assembly. The blade is razor sharp out of the box, the designs are beautiful, and it is perfectly balanced - and with the price tag you have plenty of possibilities. It can be a great display item, a sturdy training weapon, or just something to cut those disobedient hedges out front in style. <br /><br />Just be warned: this is not a toy, this is a weapon. This thing will go through whatever you want to cut, so keep it away from children!<br /><br />All in all, though, a beautiful piece with an unbeatable price, just like the other Samurai Special blades. If you want the best quality katana for the lowest price, this and the other blades are your best bet!<br /><br />And as always, thank you True Swords for the amazingly fast shipping!

For this price, you cant get a more functional sword. The blade is also VERY sharp. Oiled to preserve the metal, durable, excellent handling. Just overall, a great sword for the price. I would definitely recommend it to both new and veteran sword collectors.

This katana is beautiful. The overall quality of the sword is fantastic. It cut through the box it came in like butter. I'd recommend this to anyone looking to buy their first sword, and I think you can't do much better in terms of quality for cost.

This sword is amazing when I pulled it out of the the box 1st though to come to my mind was how gorgeous it is. Very sturdy very Sharp, best buy ever. Will more than likely buy more swords from TrueSwords

Now THIS is a weapon. When you pull it out of its custom box, and slide it out of its sheath, there's no doubt about it. They say its a great entry into this field: after holding it in my hands, I couldn't agree more.

This isn't a katana. This is a piece of art. I'm not a serious collector (I have a few swords) but this is sturdy and very sharp. Right out of the box I was able to cut a 2 liter bottle of water clean in half. And shipping only took 2 days for the cheapest shipping they had. This was my first piece from trueswords and it will not at all be my last.

Amazing sword!!! if you want a functional sword for a great price this is the sword for you. the sword came in today, and i got more then i expected. the sword is razor sharp, and cuts very well. before anyone buys a sword from here, i strongly recommend reading the " Art of The Katana" link on this website and also "Sword Care". you must know the proper way to use this weapon and maintain it. <br /><br />so to rap it up, Great sword! great price! and Beautiful to look at!!!

Great Sword just got it today it took 3 days. The sword is pretty Sharp the oil is still on it. Great buy.

Great sword. came shard and ready for action. My first battle-ready.

just got this sword today very sharp. i will shop here again. i got it in 3 days WOW...

This sword is Amazing! This is my first purchase from True Swords, and it will definitely not be my last. This sword came extremely sharp, I've been cutting for a couple days, and it is still just as sharp as it was out of the box. The tsuba is a little wiggly, but this sword is an AMAZING deal at only $40. I strongly recommend this sword.

Myfirst Katana, but nowhere near my first purchase. I'm simply stunned at the beauty of this deal. Could be sharper but, out of the box, not bad. weight distribution is nice, very balanced, at least for me. Beautiful make, love the grip, sheath/scabbard (I'm not sure which to call it) is also very impressive, sturdy and light as well.

First off this Sword is very beautiful and I only have a few complaints. The scabbard has no end cap so it is prone to cracking, but just be careful and it wiggles a little bit while sheathed. Other then that buy this sword and for the price its a steal.

the pictures truly do not do this katana justice. it is a pure work of art, from handle to saya. and the tsuba is one-of-a-kind, and for 40 bucks its an absolute steal. make sure you definitely get a decent stand and a sword cleaning kit. you'll need them. definitely not my last trueswords.com purchase!!

This sword is truly a work of art.its light , strong and vary sharp

The picture here does not do this wonderful katana justice. I thought it'd be a bit cheap when I first ordered it (which was only 2 days ago!) but I am definitely satisfied. The blade is nice and thick. Razor sharp, of course.<br /><br />Being a sword enthusiast, I immediately took it for some cutting tests. It cut through some saplings 1-2 inches thick like nothing. I have yet to do a paper test and a milk jug test, but it seems promising.

Yea yal, I'm back with my review of my most recent purchase of the "Tatsu Maki Full Tang Katana"! <br /><br />1st of all, this blade really is RAZOR SHARP!! I ran an empty envelope across the whole edge and made a clean cut!<br /><br />This swords weight is more than I expected. Its not really that heavy, but compared to my all wooden katana, its heavy.<br /><br />There are no flaws with this sword what so ever. Nothing is loose, nothing is crooked. <br /><br />This sword is like the "Beyonce" of my lil sword collection. I wish I could give this sword a 200 out of 100, but looks like I have to give it a 5 out of 5.<br /><br />SHOUT OUTS TO ALL TRUESWORDS CUSTOMERS AND FEDEX AND TRUESWORDS.COM!!!!! YEEEAA!!

awesome value for the money. tsuka-ito is tight and the tsuba and all fittings are rock solid. the blade isn't the prettiest thing but for $40 the samurai special series of monosteel katanas are easily the best swords for the money.

Hello and thank you true swords for the great sword, <br /><br />first off id like to say im very pleased with this sword this will be a great practice sword for me im a iaido instructor in sd so i tend to buy 300 and 400 dallor swords on the reg i saw this full tang sword for 39 bucks and thought ill either sell it or us it to beat up, <br /><br /> I put the samurai special through the paces and i couldnt ever dull it cuts nicely very sturdy and shipped quickly "the main reason i bought another sword" <br /><br /> the only down side to this sword is the no frills no shine aspect flat black no harmon and just plane... but for the price a battle ready sword is what you get <br /><br /> good buy for the money thanks again

Amazing sword high quality, came wrapped and ready to use. Will definitely bring more business this way.

Awesome sword! Came fast, great weight, great quality.

For the price its nice, use it as a backyard beater _._

i want to thank the people of trueswords for sending this to me, ive always like swords and the morals they represent and how swordsmanship can make u a better person to have a whole new look on life. thank u for this gift and i look forward to doing business again

Hope its a full description I wrote too much:<br /><br />(its really nice for under $40)<br />Well to start it comes in a black bag and a fold over top with laces that sword around and tie down around it.<br />The scabbard thing sheith has a black finish smooth, there is the Tastu Maki symbol on it half way up, I think it means whirlwind.<br />Then it had the lace tie right around it.<br /><br />The sword of it self starting from the bottom has the same symbol then it goes up into the nicely done handly lacings. There is the full tang and the "brass like" pins, Idk what it is. There is an ocean wave like scructure half way up on the handle. right before the guard part there is 3 whirlwind symbols on each side, black. Then there is the copper ring guard then the guard itself that has the whirlwind symbol and various waves. The blade starts with a copper blade start thingy. Then it goes to the blade with the blood groove. There is the visible hamon like it says. The blade is sharp, I haven't tried it though. <br /><br />I wrote to much_

I got this sword to check out this new line of low price functional swords... and I am very impressed with the quality of this sword... this is by far the best functional sword under $40 that I have found... honesty the only functional sword I have found under $40... a must for the price!

Got this sword a while ago, and the Tsuba is a little loose, but otherwise its ok.

Just received my sword today in the mail and can say it was a great buy the sword does fit very well in the saya, nice weight on the blade haven't tried a cut test but did come pretty sharp also loves the simplistic look of the overall sword...True Swords is great

I Absolutely LOVE This Sword, It Isnt Too Heavy, Fits Quite Well In The Saya, And Is Just gorgeous Overall, The Only Downside That I Can See, The Entire Blade Grind Appears To Be Done By A Machine. But For The Price, Its Absolutely Wonderful, Great Medium Quality Beginner Sword For Collectors Or Even Bushido Practitioners!

I've had this sword for a few years now, so I have had the time to use and break this sword in. All in all, the sword feels very sturdy when swinging, and it cuts very cleanly through any decent target (small brush and water bottles) assuming you have good technique.<br /><br />Couple of issues though: The metal bit at the end of the scabbard WILL come loose, and so will the pommel piece. Good thing is some super glue will not damage it and will keep it intact, but I just thought I ought to mention this. The cord wrap around the hilt also slides around, so it needs readjusting after every bout.<br /><br />But anyway, the point of balance is about 6 inches from the handguard, the handle can be removed and cared for, and it makes a beautiful multi-toned whoosh when you swing it correctly. The blade is pretty thick and not very flexible, but then again if you want to spar with a katana, you should probably buy something unsharpened. Overall I am very pleased with this sword considering the price, since I expected more problems than just the end cap coming off.

Got this sword in the mail today. First off, great customer service from True Swords, fast shipping, everything in my order arrived secure and perfectly. On to the sword... It is an awesome blade, for a 40$ sword. You are getting a great, well built, sturdy Backyard Beater for sure. The blade looks great, and came sharp right out of the box. It feels good in the hand, has a decent balance to it, and a nice weight. You can certainly feel the strength and durability in the blade itself. Now... complaints. The faux ray skin on the Tsuka feels cheap, and doesn't look that great anyway. After holding the sword for a few moments the wrap on the Tsuka had also shifted to reveal the wood underneath. Wish it was a bit tighter. The Habaki is also a bit loose, which is fine, but was alarming to hear rattling the first time I swung the sword with any force (I was afraid that the blade was loose). Overall this is about as good as you are ever going to find in a Katana for 40 dollars.

to be honest im a huge martial arts weapons fan i use swords, nunchaku and three section staffs. i got this sword becuz of wat the symbols on it mean and becuz its a real sword. as it says its a light entry cutting sword. when i ordered it i was excited but when i got it i was kinda dissapointed becuz the suba is loose fitted and the edge is not as sharp as it could be but for the price its good enough i cant really complain its a discount sword that is wat u pay for so im kinda half aned half on this sword only becuz ive used better for a little more money

I got my sword yesterday... This is my first sword from here but not my first product... Hella sharp i must say when they say full tang they mean it... The only problem wit it is the little cap on the saya that meets the tsuba came off totally but nothin superglue cant fix... other than that 4.5 outta 5 stars... Ty trueswords

A good katana for $40, probably the best you can find (though I've heard very good things about the Red Spiral). Love the tsuba design. I wish they took the extra step to have the standard saya that are on most, but for $40, oh well. I just hope it doesn't crack since it does feel kinda cheap.<br /><br />The blade is a little loose inside of the saya. You can press the handle up and down and feel the blade shift inside. It draws with minimal effort, if you grab it by saya and have the handle hang downward, it will fall out, just a warning.<br /><br />My biggest gripe with this blade is, 90% of beautifully sharpened, nice, clean, soft edge that slices and dices. But the last 8-9 inches of the blade have a jagged edge. It loses it's buttery smooth sharpness for a choppy, almost beat-up feeling edge. Not a huge deal, still it can still cut but I was a bit disappointed. <br /><br />Just to mention, I cut through a vinyl advertisement sign, sliced through like butter but I didn't realize there was a very thin metal piece through it, it made a small chip in the edge of the blade.<br /><br />Overall, not a bad purchase, get this for a beat around Katana, don't expect a beautiful piece of art like the Bamboo Warrior.

This sword is pretty good, but it didn't come very sharp and rattles a good bit. Might recommend for a beginner or for decoration, but it had trouble cutting some simple things, like a thin holly branch or a jug (Didn't go all the way through)

I have a $5 machete that can flex pretty far without bending and stays sharp made in china bought at HF... If I got in a sword fight with my machete vs this sword, it would chop this sword in half... the metal is soft, and the edge came with a bur all the way down one side. I did a flex test, it can flex about 5-10 degrees before bending. Overall looks nice and should only be purchased to sit on a mantle. I did not buy it to do anything but cut junk in the yard, thought it would be more fun than using the machete.

The sword arrived very quickly, especially for standard shipping cost, the blade itself as well as all of its fittings are solid and functional as promised. the blade chipped a little after I cut a few things, but all in all I'm very happy with my purchase and would recompensed the sword to anyone interested in starting a collection of functional swords, however the sword is definitely a beater and there are probably nicer ones as long as your willing to spend 20 dollars more.