Hand Forged Masahiro Captain Nathan Algren Tachi Samurai Sword

Wow What a nice sword...I collect swords and I really like the movie...so I wanted a sword that was well built so I could add it to my collection..This sword is well made and heavy...its balanced very well and everything is very tight and doesn't rattle or anything..The engraving on the blade is very nice also and I just love this sword...

I placed my order (several items) on Sunday and I received this Samurai Sword (along with all items) on Wednesday.<br /><br />It came nicely packed, plenty of thick oil on it and was in great condition. It appears solidly constructed, and has a nicely defined hamon.<br /><br />Initially I thought it will be a showpiece, but it appears to be battle ready. Not sure how I will use it, but I am anxious to continue to work on my technique and cut a few melons.<br /><br />Over the next few days, I will thoroughly clean it and proudly display it in my home office.<br /><br />Also, I might add that I did a fair bit of research and read a few negative comments but when my sword arrived, I was extremely happy.

Very Happy with this sword! <br />It looks great!

Words can't describe how much i love this katana sword. First real for me. lighter then i expected, very sharp, engraving on the side makes it look even sweeter. <br /> <br />great buy for such a beautiful blade

Fairly good quality of construction but more for show than heavy duty cutting. Over stepped the limits of this sword with an arm sized small tree that appeared rotted and infested with carpenter ants. Lazy ants hadn't softened the tree enough and half way thru the sword hit solid stuff. Small bend was simple to carefully put right but will stick to water filled milk cartons at the most. On a positive note creeper strangling vines around my house quiver in fear at the site of me and my sword. Upon inspection after tree incident found that the tang had been shimmed to make for a tighter fit of the tsuka so this I felt was sneaky and dropped to 4 stars.

Sword arrived duller than most my kitchen knives. Failed the basic paper cutting test. Tight fittings but upon fully dismantling the sword I found rust underneath the habaki. After removing the rust and sharpening it myself I am pleased with the look and weight of this sword. The one major plus is how quick the shipping occurred. Ordered Sunday night and arrived on Thursday with standard shipping cost.