This Thing Beats Me...

This is a bit of an unusual review, since I've never struggled that much trying to figure out how to cut with a particular sword (or sword-polearm hybrid in this case?) before.

** Specifications **

Overall length: 177 cm / 70 in
Blade length: 87 cm /
Weight: 1.75 kg / 3.85 lbs

Blade material: 1045 carbon steel
Handle material: Wood with rayskin and cord wrap
Construction: Full tang, pinned

** Pros / Cons **

+ Very good fit & finish
+ Appropriate weight and balance (as far as I can tell)
+ Affordable, especially for a rare type of sword like this

- Fake hamon
- Difficult to use (depends on your background)

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