26" Tang Ninja Sword w/Shoulder Sheath

Well, I am not into swords, and never will be, but I know if you want a funcional sword, you DO NOT want stainless steel.However, since I really have no use for the sword ,I just bought it because is was cheap, and I didn't have one, and wanted to feel one in my hand for the first time ever.I wanted it for the blade alone, as I had always planned on putting a handle on it, as it is full tang, and even thought it is made of super hard/brittel stainless steel, it is cheap enough to experiment with the feel, and making a handle for it. The handle on this sword is super cheap! It is made of two small peices of wood, wrapped onto each of the sides, with this really flimsy plastic type wrap. On top of that, they wrap it in some type of thin shoe lace type nylon cord.The cord moves all around, and is slippery.If you want to buy this for the money, I would plan on making a custom handle for it, if you are a tinkerer, or hobbyist.The sword comes pretty sharp, so I think the original handle is dangerous.If I ever get the time, and am board, I was thinking of drilling some holes into the tang(although, I think the stainless might be too hard for that), and bolting two peices of symetrical wood onto each side, followed by wrapping it in a leather cord, or tong.However, I don't have the time, or need, or want, so I cut off the nylon cord, and the flimsy plastic tape wrap that was wrapped around the wood exposing the tang, and put a new quick handle on it.Quick working handle making:1. I used black electrical tape to wrap around those two pieces of cheap wood to bond them to the tang.2. Then I tightly wrapped the hole assembly in leather cord, to provide a no slip surface, to hold onto this sharp blade with.With the stock "handle", I think you would risk cutting yourself if you were to handle this very sharp item.From the little I know about metals, and what I have read, if you do want a functional sword, you want a high carbon steel that is not brittle like stainless.I would also say this is NOT a "wall hanger" either as it is very ugly, and cheap looking.The sheath, although functional is an ugly piece in line with the cheap price.For the 19 dollars I paid, I am not dissastisfied, however, I am not sure why I bought it in the first place...I have no use for it.It would be mostly worthless as a combat weapon(as said "zombies" ;)) and I could have used the money elsewhere...I am not sure for how brittle it is, it would make a good machete either.I don't plan on buying another, so I guess I have gotten my lifetime fill of sword ownership...I guess it works for the company that makes this as they got my money, and if they sell a million of these cheap swords, they can make some serious money...I wasn't going to bother writing this, but I thought it might help some others to save thier money.I would say, if you want a real sword, spend some money on one. Cold Steel is supposed to make universally good products, and won't break the bank, if you want that kind of thing...If you want a sword to own just to hold in your hand and not really use, and you plan on putting a handle on it, maybe go for it. Otherwise save your money.

I'll get into the nitty gritty later. For what you're paying, it's ok. The steel could be better. It doesn't hold an edge that well, however it was quite sharp when it arrived. I did the paper cutting test; it past fairly easily. This isn't a practical sword or anything like that. It's more like something nice to look at or to have. For what it's worth, it's earned 3 stars. It would be a perfect gift for someone who collects knives, swords, and other types of bladed things.In actuality, this is really made by United Cutlery.  United Cutlery Black Ninja Sword Timber Wolf is just selling these for UC to get more customers to buy their product and/or to move product do to using the blank for multiple products. Thats the exact same sword, but with a different sheath, it's a soft nylon sheath. Again, for what you pay for, it's ok.If you remove the wrap from the handle, i wanted to wrap it in my own paracord because it was REALLY loose, i noticed the sword was actually made from what looks like to be a blank for one of their throwing knives. There is literally a cut out of a throwing knife it the handle, underneath the cord, the wrapping tape and wood planks. This also means it is quite thin for anything that demands any real use. It might bend easily or even come to you bent or with a curve.So, buy at your own risk, if you think it would make a good weapon. But if you may be buying it as something to collect or give to a knife person, then by all means.

It is rather thin and short, but it's supposed to be, It's light and strong. It gets a bit wider near the tip of the blade and takes a good bite out of branches and shrubbery. It did not come very sharp, but is easy to sharpen. The handle is wrapped in cheap nylon, which shifts a lot. Underneath the nylon is black plastic sheet wrapped around two balsawood blocks that are on either side of the handle. The tang is full, but there is a cut-out of a throwing knife right in the middle of the handle that leaves little room on either side of it for the tang. I'm re-wrapping the handle in paracord and hiding a throwing knife that fits in the slot underneath for emergencies. The sheath is strong nylon, but very floppy and hard to put the sword in while it's on you back. The strap for the sheathe is very adjustable, and there is also a belt loop at the very top of the sheathe. I haven't done any hard-use things with the sword yet, but it seems like just a light, "tactical" sword. Overall, pretty good.

Cheap cheap cheap! It's like a razor made from aluminum cans! Except aluminum stronger! Seriously like practice kama or sharp edges of cut aluminum can.Used to have swords styled like this that were stronger and more brittle that didn't bend when swung it air.Nice 440 steel over 30" is good for slicing people and other soft targets not banging sideways on solid wood furniture.You saw that guy on knife channel right? Hahaha... The thinking is soft metal doesn't snap like that. At least with ninja shards I can fling them at somebody and improvise.Stay away this is worse then junk.

This an excellent short sword. It is made in China, but where else but in Asia would you want a sword like this handcrafted? It is well balanced, and handles well. I am not a ninja, so I'm not into sword twirling. I wanted something to basicallly extend my reach, and use as I would a typical combat knife, such as a Kabar. It suits my purposes well. It is a comfort to carry in the scabbard provided, and secures well. There is a distinct "click" as it bottoms out, yet it takes little effort to draw for use. The carry options are unlimited. I carry it on my back, and draw it from a cross draw position. It is an excellent companion, along with a mini revolver, for my early morning around the lake dog walks in the wilds of very rural Tennessee. If you have a need, get one, you won't be disappointed, and you can't beat the price for a tool that's this well made. Shipping was also excellent, I had it in three days.