Is the sword funtional, ie Sharp? or is it purely cosmetic/display only
1746666
It has a few sharper parts but the main point is very dull and wouldn't be very good.
1651438
It's not sharp due to AMC right's and most ppl that will buy it know nothing of swords.. Full tang is a yes, this is a full tang battle ready katana. Once sharp if you want to sharpen it, it can kill So becarful
1158833
It is dull. Some swords I have ordered can be sharpened for an additional fee, I do not remember if this was one of them.
743505
It's a matte (dull) screen, but that doesn't mean its not sharp. After owning it for four months, i'm still surprised at the sharpness and brightness of the display, and i've never had to use it at the highest brightness setting.
280068
no,if you want a sword to cut this isnt the one, its just ornament (a really cool one though)if you want a sword to fight with this is what you want to look for: sharpness, carbon steel (stainless is really brittle and breaks easily), and a full tang ( meaning the steel of the blade goes through the handle all the way (like when you see a kitchen knifes handle being metal sandwitched by two pieces of plastic to make the grip comfortable))sry for the late response
843459
The sword is for display. Or for use as a prop. Is there any other use for a sword nowadays? I don't know what kind of steel it is, but it looks like stainless steel with a mirror finish. The sword doesn't have a sharp edge, but you can't tell that it isn't sharp until you touch it.
1540826
I only got it for costume wear, but it is a solid metal sword. I suppose you could spar with it if you wanted to.
1599816
The point is sharp but the sides are dull and are not meant to be sharpened. It's for display only.
149606
The blade is solid, but stainless steel can dent easily, plus the paint will definitely chip. The hilt looks nice and strong, but it's clearly for show purposes. I wouldn't use this in a fight, but it definitely makes for a great show piece or cosplay weapon.
1165513
The "wrap" that they use around the handle is very flimsy. If you plan on using the sword in anyway, might want to get some polychord to replace the wrap. The sword is actually decent for the price. It is one solid piece of metal and is extremely sharp. Unfortunately, mine came with some chips in the metal, but Amazon took care of it for me. Hope this helps.
1333862
This was not the description when I bought. Mine had a dull blade as it was just a practice sword. This description sounds like it may have a sharp blade. Ours did not have an LED light, that seems a bit cheesy to me. I guess if you want a sword that lights in the dark this would be the sword. I would recommend emailing the seller.We do love our sword though! It still looks like the one we bought and we would absolutely recommend this sword. And for the price you can't go wrong.
1788285
It will come about as sharp as one could expect given the profile of the blade. Its something of a diamond shape in cross section so the grind of the edge doesn't allow for a very fine edge. I managed to get a sharper edge with a fine stone. However, even though its not an exceptionally sharp sword don't expect it to be blunt or in need of excessive grinding or sharpening.
496259
slightly, it's more of a display sword actually but it definitely does not have the strength of a full katana. but it will do some damage if need be.
1852823
This particular sword comes UNSHARPENED, and is a REPLICA meant for DISPLAY or a COSTUME ACCESSORY ONLY!! It is NOT made to be sharpened. You will pay much more for one that is/can be sharp! Go to Whetstone Cutlery website for more information!
669328
Agree. Not a toy. Although it is meant as a replica and not a real sword, it has heft and is sharp and could seriously injure someone if misused.
296391
No, its a very well put together sword and worth the money, i bought it for my boyfriemd and he loves it!
673273
Absolutely not. While the blade is technically full tang, the edge (as i stated) is not sharp whatsoever, and sharpening it yourself could greatly diminish what is strictly a display peice. Not to mention that the blade is so slender and heavy that it would most likely bend and scratch during real swordplay, not to mention that you would neef some serious arm strength to fight with it, as it is a monster of a longsword.