I bought this item with a little trepidation, simply because it seemed to cheap for what they were offering. This item is legitimate spring steel and all of the fittings are tight. The scabbard is well made and the blade "clicks" into place tightly as it should, though this has loosened a bit because I draw it often. The edge is cutting sharp right out of the packaging. I would also like to warn that cutting with this may give one the illusion that they are really good at cutting, so make sure you have a straight blade with you when you practice so you can switch between them and stay humble.My first experience with Shengsword went exceptionally well. The delivery came about a week earlier than the expected delivery date. I did pay for the available express service offered. I will surely do that on my next order as well. The sword has a finish like a mirror. It was very sharp and has absolutely no loose parts or any rattling. So I am completely satisfied. Thanks Shengsword!!Flawless blade with beautiful real Hamon. No rattles or noise. Well crafted. Came very sharp. Passed all sharpness test. Well balanced and comfortable fit. This Katana is a work of art. Very happy with this purchase.Quality blade and fittingsThis is definitely one for a serious collector.My original review was rejected by the Amazon review team, however they do fail to pinpoint what part of my review did not adhere their guidelines. So I will keep it short and simple without photos for the review team. Beautiful Katana.I love it. It’s Beautiful. The fit and finish is superb. I paid $479 CAD for it, and I definitely got my money worth.Now I haven’t cut anything besides paper with it, so I can’t comment on how it would hold up to heavy abuse, but it feels solid in the hands. It’s razor sharp except for the bottom 3 inches of the blade, which is fine.The katana, 5 stars, but the reason I only rated 4 overall stars is because the scabbard is fairly loose. This can be solved with simple shims, but it would have been nice if it was a tighter fit.If I hold the katana by the handle, and turn the entire thing upside down, the scabbard slides off the blade.Thank you for my new Katana, all smiles over here. I feel like a NINJA…. HIII YAAAA! (Karate chop!)Shengsword has made an excellent product in my opinion. Well worth my time and money, I'll be adding more to my collectionPerfect, as advertised and beautifully made. Would easily recommend for anyone who wants a true well made proper sword.Awesome! it was worth the 3 weeks wait, exactly as shown on the pictures, very sharp and solid piece of art! comes in a nice carry bag.