Before I bought this sword, I knew that it was made for display. With that aside, I will say that it is well built. Yes, it is not full tang, it is stainless steel, and it is dull. However, it has pretty good weight behind it, well built for what it is, and it good for dry practice. Assuming that you don hit anything but the air. still works on form though. Oh, and do not expect too much from the sheath. Mine came warped but it will work.

I bought 2 for my son to begin his sword collection. They're decent; beautiful to look at, but not so great for use, but of course, they're not advertised as "Combat Ready". I recommend for a great display piece or perhaps ceremony or costume, etc. I do not recommend trying to "chop" down trees or cut brush. I like them & applaud Bud K for nice work. -Dr. T Foskey

I just got this sword a few hours ago and it is a great looking sword no blemishes any where and no metal chips and it is not bent. This is not a real medieval sword but a decent replica. I have a real replica of a medieval sword and it out weighs this sword a lot and im talking a few pounds heavier but i also paid a boat lowed of cash for it. The only plans i have for this sword is to hang on my wall and yes it will hurt a person if not kill some one. These swords are not sharp at all. my medieval sword is not sharp back in the day they did not sharpen there swords do to being so heavy and when they are swung at an enemy it would take of body parts even though they was never sharpened and i believe thats why this sword is not sharpened .

Bought a couple of these Middle Ages swords and I think they're nice. I think I'll buy a few more fpr my friends.

A good display for the price. On close inspection it has a few SMALL warps in the blade, and is quite flimsy but for the price it is a great sword.

The sword is alright for the price. The metal chips and flakes off of the guard and the pommel. The blade isn't even cut straight. There are divots, notches, and bad angles.

nice sword,hefty good for upper body workout,very pleased with it,,looks great

for the price, this is a very nice blade. I know it isn't a fully functional sword, but it looks great. I bought it for a wall hanger, so I love it. it was in pristine condition when I took it out of the box. feels good in the hands. the wire on the handle was black, not silver as pictured. I still love it.

Best sword I ever held! Very cool wire wrapped handle. AWESOME!

Just get this sword. I bought one for my brother thinking, "well, it'll be a cheap sword that won't last that long or look good." WRONG!!! From the moment I pulled it out, I was stunned. It's the most beautiful sword I've seen in person, and I've seen a lot! It's got a great balance, and really came mirror finished, on the blade and the hilt. Definitely legit. Yes, its not a battle ready sword (fake edges, don't hit anything with it), but its a heck of a display piece, and cheaper than most display junk. If you want a medieval type sword to have some fun with, GET THIS ONE!!!