MURASAME Katana Sword 41" T10 Steel Clay Tempered Razor Sharp Blade Full Tang Handmade

I ordered the Katana on May 4 - the projected delivery date was June 4 to the 24th. I got a pleasant surprise when it was delivered at my door on May 21.FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The first thing I noticed was that the Sageo is thick, wide and tightly woven, making it the perfect Sageo for the presentation knot. The Tsuka's Ito is very tight, I could barely move it when applying force - excellent! The size of the diamond pattern is symmetrical from the Kashira to the Fuchi - well done! The Same nodules are uniform, but not large. I know that the large nodules are usually preferred, but it's not a big issue for me, not on a $169.00 katana. The Tsuka feels good in my hands, and the tight wrap gives me a sure grip. The very nice Oda Nobunaga Mon on the Hibachi adds an upscale look to the usual plain ones on Katanas of this price. The Bo-Hi is perfectly smooth with no ripples or marks. The blade is well polished and sharp, it passes the paper slicing test with ease. The Hamon is real and absolutely beautiful, kudos to the man who applied the clay and forged it. This whole blade is flawless! The burl-wood pattern on the Saya gives it a classy natural look, but the Saya appears to be "one size fits all," even though there is no blade rattle when shaken, it's sloppy when reinserting the blade and will hang up if not inserted just right, it's also not tight and the sword will fall out of the Saya when the Kashira is facing downward, so I need to do some adjustment to fix the problem. The Koiguchi is reinforced and the opening is clean and flat. The Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira have a Dragon in the waves pattern and all have nice raised details. The Kurigata and Shito-Dome are also well done. Usually in lower cost Katanas this is the part that will show imperfections, but non exist here.Overall, I'm impressed with how well this Murasame Katana is made and assembled. For anyone who has been looking at this Katana for purchase and wondered about the quality, don't hesitate, the quality is there, and as far as I'm concerned, it's an exceptional value!!!

Alright, fellow enthusiasts of sharp objects and questionable home decor choices, let's talk about the MURASAME Katana Sword. I saw this while browsing (as one does) and thought, "You know what's missing from my life? A full-sized, handmade, clay-tempered, razor-sharp Japanese sword." My rational brain took a tea break, and suddenly, this magnificent piece of T10 steel was on its way.When this arrived, the box was long and felt important. Opening it felt like a scene from a movie where the hero finally receives their legendary weapon. And let me tell you, this sword does not disappoint. It's stunning. The real hamon line is beautiful, the brass wave tsuba (handguard) is intricate, and the ray skin and silk-wrapped handle feels incredibly secure in your hand. It looks less like something you bought online and more like a museum piece that occasionally whispers ancient secrets (or maybe that's just the wind).Holding it for the first time is an experience. It has a weight and balance that feels... purposeful. Like it knows what it's for. My immediate urge was to dramatically swing it (in a safe, open area, obviously!) and maybe challenge a particularly stubborn dust bunny to a duel.Now, my daily life doesn't involve fighting off ninjas or samurai (thankfully). But I have found some creative uses. Opening Amazon packages? This knife laughs at box tape. Slicing through junk mail? Effortless. Demonstrating the concept of "sharp" to a disbelieving friend? Highly effective (from a safe distance!). It's also a fantastic conversation starter. Guests tend to pause when they see a genuine, very sharp katana displayed in the living room.The craftsmanship is evident. It's handmade, clay tempered, and genuinely razor sharp right out of the box. It comes with a handsome hardwood saya (scabbard) that fits snugly. It feels like a tool built with respect for tradition and functionality.If you have an appreciation for Japanese swords, want a truly impressive and well-made piece (for display, practice, or very enthusiastic package opening), and are prepared for your home to feel significantly more epic, this katana is a fantastic acquisition. It's a beautiful, powerful object that brings a unique energy to the room. I'm thoroughly impressed.

While I eventually plan to buy a authentic antique Japanese sword I realize that is going to cost in the thousands.This sword is incredible, the polish, workmanship and detail and overall feel is well worth the money and while doing lots of research, reading and comparisons I felt this brand was worth trying. I would gladly pay twice or more than what this cost and still feel it's worth every bit. I am completely impressed and while I have nothing to compare it to and I don't know what a true authentic handmade Japanese blade would be like I can say this blade is fully what I expect a high quality, razor sharp, beautifully polished and further more it feels great. It is balanced and agile and everything fits tight and does not feel or look like an assembly line mass produced imitation...I feel 100% this is as close as you can get to a modern high quality rendition of what anyone would want from a Japanese style sword.If this review helps anybody worried about quality then let this help you make the decision that there is no way to go wrong with this brand and there will be no way to regret this because I'm going to say this is almost perfect is the best way I can describe it. I'm glad I bought it, I'd definitely buy again without a 2nd thought and there's warnings and negative advise about buying these type of swords in the sub $700 range but let me say if this sword had a 700+ price tag then it would be totally worth it!