Han jian,Chinese Swords Real,High Carbon Steel octahedral Blade,Alloy Fittings

I was hesitant about getting this because I only read warnings against it on various forums, but I figured if it was junk I’d just return it. I got it and opened it, I was bummed it didn’t come in a nice box but other than that it is a great sword! As one reviewer said it is a heavy sword! You’re going to have to work out your arms and wrist muscles lol. But the sword is sharp, not paper cutting sharp but I prefer that with a sword. It isn’t a cheap wall hanger. The tang is a full tang with a mild steel threaded rod. I cut that rod off and welded a grade eight bolt to it for added strength. The handle and hardware are solid alloy, probably aluminum and zinc but they don’t feel flimsy or cheap. The hilt tapers down from the bottom of the hilt to the top of the hilt. I may add leather to half of the hilt for comfort. The blade is extremely rigid, but it does have some flex. You won’t be bending it 90 degrees out of true but it’ll flex and rebound if you make a bad cut. All in all it’s a great sword! Don’t hesitate to buy it! The sheathe is wood with a beautiful fabric covering and alloy hardware. I give it five stars.

This Chinese longsword is a distinctive difference from the curved katanas I typically like, so I couldn't resist getting it. You can see that the manufacturers took pains to build on that sense of distinction: it's beautifully made, with classy artistic embellishments in the blade and hilt. I found it surprisingly solid and heavy for a sword of its class, which, to me, speaks of its robustness: if you're thinking of wielding this blade as fluently as Xianghua does hers from "SoulCalibur," you're definitely going to have to work with it a bit at first! The scabbard is similarly crafted and solid as well, a fitting match for the blade it holds.I had one point of concern that, upon discovery, somewhat undercut my initial impression of this blade. To my knowledge, traditionally, swords have been classified as "full-tang" (in which the metal of the blade extended all the way through the handle, making them more robust and less likely to break) or "half-tang" (in which the middle of the blade extended halfway through the handle, making them more economical). As I was test-handling this sword, I noticed that there was just a little bit of a rattle from something slightly loose. Curious, I inspected the sword and saw that the pommel cap could be removed – unscrewed, actually. That itself didn't bother me: this is the modern era, and I can understand using modern-day methods and standards in making traditional items. However, when I removed the pommel, I was able to look into the hilt and I saw the end of a long bolt inside, with a nut affixing that bolt at its base to the inside of the crossguard: as near as I can tell, when making the blade, the swordsmith forged it down into a bolt at the base, and used this, along with the nut, to secure the blade to the hilt/handle...so I'm not exactly sure what that makes this sword (half-tang? no-tang?). I'm a little leery of more fully disassembling it to take a better look--I don't want to wind up taking apart something I may not be able to put back together!--but what I saw was enough to make me realize this sword is probably little more than a display piece. I'm not sure if you would even be able to use it for any SERIOUS cosplaying: I doubt you'd want to use something this decorative to clash swords with in any case, but if you did, I'm uncertain of how well it would fare. It's just something to take note of if you decide to buy it. I'm still pleased with it from an aesthetic standpoint: you'll have to make your purchasing decision based on your own intentions for it.

Well made - sharp blade. Good craftsmanship overall. Sturdy sheath too. Very intricate carvings and details. Great for display. But it is a very heavy sword, just to hold. Makes for conversation piece.