Honshu Tactical Broadsword - 1060 High Carbon Steel with Satin Stainless Accents

The sword is pretty good, it's not the sharpest but the balance is good and the blade bends the way spring steel should so I don't really have many complaints. A good, cheap-ish sword.

This is not the first Honshu blade that I've ordered, and definitely won't be the last. This "Broadsword" (more of a Longsword if you compared it to similar historical blades) is everything that it claims to be: a modernized version of one of the proven classic blades from history. The polymer grip and sheath are nice and functional touches, though die-hard historical blade fanboys have been known to prefer leather grips to TPR. In my opinion the grip and sheath make for 2 less things that need to be protected from weathering, and do what they're supposed do while adding a more "tactical" and modern overall feel to the sword. For being a China-made blade, the quality seems to be firmly in the A-grade sword category, considering the price. The sword is symmetrical, well balanced, beautifully polished, surprisingly sharp, and fits snugly in the polymer sheath. As I stated at the begining, I have ordered other Honshu swords, and they have not arrived as sharp as this Broadsword did. Your mileage may vary, and you may need to spend some time sharpening yours. The blade has a good amount of flex, but feels sturdy. I don't plan to be doing any wood chopping to test or push it, but I imagine that in a "Zombie Apocalypse" scenario, you'd be pretty well prepared if you were carrying this particular sword. Lastly, I also have the polymer Honshu training Broadsword, and the real blade is distinctly heavier than the polymer one; Though they feel and handle very similarly. To finish up, I'm super satisfied, and will be having a hard time having any self control and waiting to order my next Honshu blade.

The sword feels good in the hand and the blade is strong. This is one of the best swords I own. Although I'm pretty sure this is a longsword, I could be wrong.

Love the sword amazing weight and balance and sharp. Hate the scabbard went to put the blade back it and it split the entire thing and cut my foot pretty good

Typically, the stuff here on Budk is tiny, or not the best quality. Even if they show a person holding the thing, they use tiny people to make the item seem regular size. But this sword is a fine exception. It has held together very well through use, it's sharp and holds an edge, the parts are not wiggle-loose. It's a simple, but well-made sword. Whether your purpose is practice, or sparring (not recommended, this thing is sharp enough to kill or maim), or wall decoration, this sword is worth it.

Nioh here again black belt weapons expert. When I test a weapon I put it through some of the toughest Materials from walls , wood , an yes even metal. If it can’t get you through hell an back I’ll let you know if I know. This is a amazing sword be sure to use two hands with this beast of a sword one wrong twist will snap your wrist. Smooth well balanced ready to take on any opponent. Honshu has proven you can trust them to make a weapon to get you through the battlefields an last a life time.

Been eyeballing this sword for a while and finally had the chance to get it. A lot of comments I see are saying the sword is big. Yes and no. I'm 5'2 and I have no problem handling it. I do own quite a variety of swords (European and Japanese). The balance is right in the handle, which is were it should be for a sword this long. The only thing I had to do to it was tighten the rivets, for some reason they were not fully screwed so it felt like there was movement in the handle. But once I did that it felt solid. If your not use to handling a sword this size it will tire you out. The sharpness out of the box was okay, I did the finger nail test to see if it grabs on and it did. I did not take it apart yet to see how the tang is but from handling it so far it feels good. I did do some impact test with the sides of the blade to see if anything happened but so far like I said it feels solid. Other then the rivet thing I have just one other nick pick. I wish the blade was wider. For some reason to me, I feel the blade should be wider especially since the cross guard is massive. But other than that I really like this thing and I plan on having it for a very long to time for training.

I bought the Honshu Katana LONG version awhile back and I absolutely love it. I kept seeing the Broadsword on my emails and the more I thought about it, I wanted it to complete my collection. It’s so big. It’s damn near a body length sword. It’s amazing that it’s a single handed weapon but can be used with 2. The idea of an old school sword with a new age GRIP? That really grabbed my attention. I absolutely love my set.

This weapon is an extraordinary value for the price. I am a sword collector and I own several swords that are significantly more expensive than this particular piece. This sword appears to match several of them in material and build quality. So, for 'value for dollar', I will give the sword a solid '5 Stars'. However, there are a few things that, as a critical collector, I think could be better. First, there is the weight. This sword is heavy--and not necessarily in a good way. It actually weighs more than my Cold Steel Hand-and-a-Half Sword, which is about 1 1/2" longer. I'm sure this sword is tough, and would be a fiersome chopper, but know that it would also be exhausting to use in an actual combat scenario. The balance is okay, but I would not call the sword 'agile' or 'nimble' in the hand. I'm also not thrilled with the naked TPR handle. I get the durability and 'modern tactical' aspects, but still feel that the sword would look better with a quality black leather wrap over the raw handle. On that note, the scabbard is also not wrapped, but rather painted. It looks nice, however, and is identical to leather, even though it is not. The sword fits tight--perhaps too tight--in the scabbard. I'm sure it will loosen with use, but it's not a quick draw out of the box. With regard to the blade itself, there is a ricasso, or thicker, unsharpened section, that is about an inch long just past the cross-guard. I'm sure this provides additional strength to the blade, but is not long enough for half-swording, so there is a missed opportunity. The cross guard and pommel are brushed metal, which I like a lot, first, because they are a little unusual and aesthetically pleasing, but also because they look cleaner and hide smudges and fingerprints. In the end, however, putting all these fine points aside, if you are a beginning collector who just wants a 'real' 'battle-ready' sword that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg, then this sword is an excellent value.

Woe to you o misbegotten zombies! My first impression when unboxing was 'Holy crap, how big is this thing?' It is a heavy sword that packs most of its weight in the handle. The handle itself is made of a super grippy hard rubber TPR, which is a good thing because the cross guard and pommel are substantially larger than most broadswords. See my pic for a side-by-side comparison against another leading competitor. There is a definite feeling of raw power in that deadly weight you hold. The blade itself is a very well made cut and slasher. Most impressive! For the low price that BUDK charges if you can swing it, buy two. One to use and one to display. I absolutely, 100% guarantee, that when your friends see it, they will want to start cutting something up. Didn't you? Didn't I? Great stuff United Cutlery! And a big thank you to BUDK! A modern and fresh take indeed. A Winner.

The blade is perfectly straight it is a nice Edge it is durable and an overall beautiful sword I hope this company never goes out of business BUDK has always been my favorite ever since I found them and the people that made this sword I hope they never go out of business either or change their methods making great models battle ready Full Tang blades

I just as easily could have written this for my first one, which lives at a friend's place in Texas, but I recently got a second one for my home here in California. While I have several quality swords in my collection, this is my favorite longsword...light enough for one hand but effortless with two, and an excellent factory edge. Honshu/United Cutlery nailed it with this one.

The top Rivet, closest to the cross guard has some play. Can push it back and forth, even though it has been tightened with my Allen wrench. Does anyone else have this problem?

The sword is straight up impressive. I’m 6’2” and the sword comes up above my waist. The handle is made of rubber and has a great grip. This is a great sword for the money.

Well made,sharp, good looking.

I bought the Honshu katana, and love it, but I couldn't resist the price of the broad sword, which is one I always wanted. I've always admired the ones at the Ren Fests but they were too expensive. Now, I have the coolest blade on the block and can't wait to show it off! Very sharp - this is a functional blade, so be careful. I cut myself with the katana and barely felt it! Once again - great job, BudK!

I love this sword. It's large, but it's also balanced and the grip is excellent. Immediately one of my favorite swords.

Worth every penny! The sword is perfectly balanced, very sharp, and it fits securely into the scabbard.

This thing is a beast. For the cost it is well worth it. Came pretty sharp but not razor sharp. Only problem I seen where the bolts were loose. I tightened them and it’s all good.

It's worth $200. This thing is a true broad sword, big and heavy. Nice fit and finish for the price.

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