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2 Sponge Covered Black Daito Set of Practice Swords Katana

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A friend and I shared the cost of these so that we had something to practice with on campus, and since we are very inexperienced we decided to choose these for the sponge coat, so if we got it, perhaps it wouldnt hurt as bad. Yes, we are dumb.

Anyways, upon receiving this (which by the way, came with no order records in the box) they felt of a decent weight, easy enough to swing and maneuver, and we were kind of excited to go about and practice with them.

A day later when we actually did get to, we went to our racquetball court here on campus, and laid down some mats, incase we used special footwork or takedown moves, and began. First swing in which our 'swords' contacted, mine snaps in half, and it wasn't even too strong of an impact.

Kind of annoyed we pulled it apart to find that the wood core inseide the sword looks much like near rotten wood found in old fenceposts, shaped into a sword. I could literally break peices off with my fingers.

So we just wasted $30 (shipping included) on something that lasted less than 2 practical minutes. I kept fighting with my half-sword, and he with his full. Next hit or so, his broke.

Moral, these may feel decent and sturdy from the outside, but the wood on the inside is some of the worst I've ever see composing anything.

I have noticed that there are three people trying to sell this product, at a reduced price because they are used, and I would just like to know how these horribly crafted items, have made it to claim used status, especially since they break on their first bit of contact with one another. These swords are expected to be used in the practicing hands, of experienced, and inexperienced martial artists alike; now to the best of my knowledge in order for them to be used in said practice environment, they must be able to at the very least accept an opposing blow nonetheless delve one out. Well I assure you this product is highly incapable of either. During its first minute of use one of the two broke, and I do not mean a little crack, the sword literally snapped into three pieces, held together only by the foam layered covering on the outside. Overall I believe this to be a very low quality product, made of the lowest grade materials that money can buy. Beware of purchasing this item, and if you do purchase it ensure that the only ones swinging it will be infants, but beware it does break into pieces, so even infants need beware.

I do realize that the previous reviews are 5-6 years old, however I would like to point something out.

Hopefully the reviewers are a bit more experienced now (one did admit he was inexperienced), then they would realize/know that Bokken (the wood swords) are to be used for practicing form only. For sparring one should use a Shinai (bamboo sword)...that is what they are meant for. Sure, these look better, but once more...they are meant for practicing form only. For that, they are quite useful.

I bought these to practice with my friend (and to avoid buying real Kendo Armor) and within the first minute they both snapped in half. Considering the price, I would have expected better materials to be used, or at least for them to be able to withstand more than one impact.

These practice katanas are good. The balance isn't too bad. It still leaves a mark if you get hit during a sparring session, but nothing too serious.