Musashi Black Zatoichi

Just received this sword and upon initial inspection I was rather pleased. The blade is perfect and arrived with a light oil, not as sharp as one would hope, but not a big deal. However the saya on mine had a scratch that runs about five inches and is completely chipped off down to bare wood, minor eyesore. This sword also is not balanced well and the nakago doesn't even extend past half way. Nice show piece but not a serious cutter.

I ordered this sword awile back, and its great. the only thing is the tsuka isn't very strong. I was cuting some stuff, and i accidentaly hit my steel grill. The handel cracked in half instantly. I didnt really hit it hard at all. Surprisingly enough the blade wasn't even damaged.