Shinken of Swords

im not an expert ,this is my first Purchase of a Katana but i did ample amount of research before Choosing Shinken of sword as the Maker of this Fine piece , the product i got was delivered in a week , it is put together with decent skill, it cuts objects of medium hardiness like butter , it is well balanced, feels good when held, produces a nice air slicing note when swung and the Hitatsura Hamon is just Mesmerising to look at, i Praise the Craftsmen who took their time to bring this piece to a fine Finish.

I fell in love with this katana when I first saw it on Shinken of sword. The original price was over $300, and I didn’t have the extra cash at the time; but when the price dropped, I had to pick it up! It’s the only L6 blade sword I have, and the polish has left it a gunmetal grey that still has a mirror finish. It wonderfully brings out the hamon. If I’m emphasizing the appearance, it’s because I’m only a beginner at Japanese sword techniques. This sword will definitely be used only as a display and conversational piece… BUT, I can say it feels very light and nimble in my untrained hands, and the balance point appears to be about two inches above the tsuba. I’d highly recommend it, but I want to be the only kid on the block with it!

This katana is absolutely beautiful and well made- you can tell the craftsmanship and care that went into making it. I wanted a sword that stayed true to the style of the katana but that was affordable and that I could use for kenjutsu, and it definitely fits the bill. The fittings are quality and the blade is nice and sharp. Also, the menuki on the handle are positioned for excellent (right-handed) holding. The diamond weave on the handle straps are tight. This is my first "shinken" or true sword, and I would definitely consider purchasing again from Shinken of sword for my next blade. If you are looking for a quality (and not outrageously expensive) katana, this is a great choice.

I finally received it. My jaw dropped when I opened the box and saw my beauty. What an amazing Katana. A work of art. This is a well made sword of amazing quality. I had mine customized and engraved with some personal Kanji characters. I absolutely love it!

It’s a real katana, you could slice up anything with this thing. Craftsmanship is impeccable, looks very authentic, the steel is solid and strong, and it comes pre-oiled. An absolute bargain for the price. A real katana made with tool steel for less than 200 bucks. Can’t do any better than this. No need to buy anything more expensive. I can tell this will last a lifetime with proper care and it looks cool as hell.