Shikoto Black Kogane Dynasty Forged Katana Sword Damascus

Love the weight and overall quality. Sharp out the box and a dozen passes with a stone made this crazy sharp. Fit and finish are really good, couple pins aren't the greatest but this is minor. Gotta say I'm hugely happy with this sword. I got mine @ 40% off the $290.00 price which I think makes this an awesome bargin. Fit and finish is a definate 9.8 and makes this worth every penny.

Worth every penny, even if it wasn't on sale. 9.8/10 overall I wish it were a leather wrap, but it's easily redone, the pins weren't ground flush, but it's still very comfortable. Weight 10/10

THIS SWORD FEELS AMAZING IN YOUR HANDS. IT JUST CANNOT BE MEASURED IN WORDS. IT WAS PURCHASED FOR ME BY MY FAMILY FOR XMAS, AND...ALL I WANT TO DO IS WALK AROUND WITH IT EVERYWHERE!!! SHIKOTO NAILED IT WITH THIS BLADE.

I got my firsy dubble cut with this katana,lot of fun to cut mats with.The fittings are all stil tight,the tsuka wrap is nice and tights still.would recommend this katana.Ray Blundell

I ordered mine and it got here exactly on time. Beautiful sword and I'm very happy with this purchase. Worth the price three fold. Would recomend to purchase for anyone who wants a powerful, usable, and over all wonderful sword.

I bought this on a Closeout sale, but I've gotta say, I would have payed full price easily for this piece after seeing the quality. United Cutlery really doesn't disappoint here: the Damascus-style blade looks fantastic and comes razor sharp, the handle and tsuba are beautifully detailed in rich gold and black, and the scabbard is sturdy wood with a cool design and wrap. I haven't taken it for my usual cutting tests, but I can already tell this one will be a top performer and is easily the best looking katana on my rack. For the price, you really can't do any better. I found absolutely no downsides to this blade, and I highly recommend it. Oh, and thanks to BUDK, it shipped quickly like always.

Absolutely breath taking sword. Damascus blade has a really cool greyish color.. almost looks like titanium.. Black wrappings and gold fittings combination looks AWESOME!!.. 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!! Highly recommend this swords to anyone who likes quality katanas and a absolute must for lovers of the Black/Gold combination.. Good strong sharp and beautiful sword!!.. BUDK IS THE BEST!!!

What a beautiful sword. Nice sheath. Its a great purchase.

I just got my sword and is this one of the Best products I have purchased from BUDK!! I just wanted to say Wow what a deal!!!! I couldn't be more Pleased !! 5 STARS for sure!!!!

Cuts well, I only removed a star because the blade was VERY dirty upon delivery. The blade was nearly black and took a good bit of rubbing alcohol on a cloth to remove. Also, you can't see it well on screen, but part of the saya is brown. Personally, I don't like that - this katana would be my best looking one yet if it wasn't for the offsetting brown design.

I was very pleased with this sword when it arrived based on the fit and finish. After a closer inspection I am even more pleased with this Katana. The Damascus blade is beautiful, not to mention it is very sharp. I was so impressed that I ordered two more for my sons. I would recommend this sword to anyone who appreciates a well made weapon.

First off, the blade is gorgeous and the balace feels great. I've had other damascus swords that feel like you're swinging a sledgehammer, but this feels wonderful. Taken as a whole, the sword is fantastic, but I do have some gripes. The design pitting on the tsuba looks kind of cheap, the blade is sharp, but could be sharper, the wrap is (as mentioned in other reviews) cloth, and not leather and worst of all, the pegs were not ground down sufficiently. On the sword I received, the peg closest to the tsuba protrudes on both sides nearly a centimeter. I'll have to grind it down myself unless I want my hand impaled each time I use this sword. I suppose with a dremmel, it's possible without messing with the handle wrap, but it's a pain in the butt. I'm very pleased with this purchase, but I wish, for the price, they had paid a little more attention to detail.