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Summary
ATTRIBUTES Blade Length (inches): 17.25 Blade Material: 420 Stainless Black Carry System: Nylon Sheath w/Leg Strap Handle Material: 420 Black Overall Length (inches): 26.88

Features

Looks cool, and that's all that mattered to me
I am not a big sword person. I don't collect them or anything. I like swords, just owning one was never a priority to me. I got an offer for free $30 bucks to use on amazon so I decided to get this. I like that it is shorter than a lot of the blades I see in various stores. The shorter length does add some usability vs a traditional katana or something like that.
It looks cool... I don't plan on taking on a group of ninjas anytime soon so that was the only criteria I used while shopping. Looks, and price.

The thing I don't get is how you are suppose to do the straps. There is no picture or instructions of any kind. There is a long strap that seems you are suppose to thread through the sheath long ways, and no clue what to do with the short strap.

I don't ever plan to wear it so that was not a big deal to me. If anyone can give me a link/picture to what it's suppose to look like I am sure I would figure it out.
Ryum,

The Best in its price range!
This United Cutlery version is much nicer than the similar slightly cheaper non-united versions.
Has a nice edge, full tang, has some curvature to the blade, and a nice angle to the secondary edge(tip).
It wouldn't be hard to 'razor edge' it for cutting exercises or just use it as is for other practice exercises ..of course be careful ;)
cjm,

It's a cheap knockoff, but it does a good job at it.
This item is an inferior, cheaper version of Ontario's Black Wind swords. That being said, this isn't a bad item. Its makers certainly knew they were using inferior materials, and made the best thing they could anyway. The steel, while not very good, is thick and well designed for maximum durability. The scabbard is pretty useless for wear on the back, it's only good for its belt loop. It's also right handed only, which I find very stupid. It took a whole star off its rating. I threw the scabbard away entirely. Even if you're right handed, it's nothing special, and mine cracked at the edges the first time I drew the blade. Good sword for the price, very bad scabbard. If that's okay, get one.
O, Colorado, U.S.A.

Interesting little blade for the price
Nice lines for a shank ninja sword. Works well for rugged use in clearing brush. Not for combat or extreme applications. Cord wrapped handle will come apart after a moderate amount of heavy use. I've purchased a couple of these little swords and my first one broke in half after a very heavy (and unintented) impact with a brick. Still, nice lines and very heavy blade compared to similar models in this price range.
truthseeker,

WOW
Excelent sword. really sharp, and nice sheath. seems to be one of the most practical swords on Amazon, along with the other full tang swords. the only problems is that the sholder and leg straps are hard to adjust and get on the sheath. another negitive is that it is still stainless steel, which is good but not as good as high carbon or spring steel, but still ok. great sword!
( handle is ok, but you could opt to cut off nylon and replace it with black wire tape )
Scott,