Jkoo / Sinosword 9260 Katana Review and Destruction

This is a review of a JKOO/Sinosword katana.

Website:
https://www.sinosword.com/

Specs:
Handle/Tsuka Length: 11.25”
Blade/Nagasa Length: 29.75” (without habaki)
Sori: .6”
Moto-haba: 1.25”
Saki-haba: .86”
Motokasane: .3”
Sakikasane: .20”
Weight: 2lb 11oz
POB: 4.5” from tsuba
Total: 42.5”
MSRP: $260

Features:
Blade Type: Shinogi Zukuri
Steel: 9260 - Through Hardened
Bohi/Fuller: None
Sharpness: Sharp
Saya: Black Gloss with (horn?) kojiri and koiguchi
Habaki: imitation two piece
Ito: Beige cotton (hanari maki)
Samegawa: White
Fittings: Copper based with gold/silver plated accents.

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Notes:

Hilt/Tsuka
Ito is tight but bunches in spots. Diamonds are better than average but mediocre.
Transitions are not perfect between fuchi/kashira and ito but no discomfort was felt.
Cotton feels nice on the hands though I bet it will age poorly in terms of looks.
Tsuba felt tight through the testing and I like that it has casting all around the rim.
I think the fittings are gaudy and a poor representation of what they are emulating. (subjective personal preference)
No cracks in core.

Scabbard/Saya
The shitodome fell out or rather come out easily.
The tension was good on the koiguchi, but the habaki snagged for a time.
There is excess paint or residue on the kojiri.
Rattles a bit.

Blade:
I like the size and shape.
Minimal saya rub, no rust, and sharp.
Held up to some abuse surprisingly well and others very poorly.