Its a shame that Musashi doesn't seem to be making a higher grade wakizashi at the moment. However...this sword is a good project blade. My tsuka was cracked 3/4 the way down in two places and was unfit practical use or cutting. The blade was shimmed in the with a plastic shipping band. lol. The fittings are very plain and basic. Due to the very good price of the sword, it makes a good project sword and affordable enough to buy fittings of your choice to customize.
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Good Sword
January 6, 2010
Reviewer:
Rich Gray from McMinnville, OR United States
I have been cutting with this sword for a week now, every day (milk jugs, water bottles ect) after I sharpened it of course! I should say, it is not differentually tempered like the add says...but it is still a very good sword for the money.
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An Excellent Wakizashi for the Money
December 25, 2009
Reviewer:
Stephen Poor from Booneville, AR United States
Like all my other Musashi blades, this one is outstanding for the price. It makes an excellent display/costume sword as-is, and with a little work would make a good fighting blade too. The handles on these swords don't seem sturdy enough for much combat, but after replacing the handle, you'd have the equivalent of a $150-$200 sword.
Decent Project Sword 
