ok, sorta
"It is ok. Was looking for a good solo training sword. I knew going in this was not intended for contact, get a solid wood bokken for that. I wanted a good feel and also needed a scabbard. The magnet, while a good idea isn't executed well, and doesn't work. This thing is clunky. It's a station wagon and I was looking for something that handled well in the turns. Years ago Century had a bamboo practice sword. It was light and handled well. I still have it but it doesn't have a scabbard (hmm maybe a project idea). The aluminum sword with scabbard is a much better option. This sword could be a 3. 5 star rating if is was less expensive. For what it is, it's overpriced. I personally wouldn't even pay the wholesale price for it. Over $100 after taxes and delivery is insane. I run a marital arts school and ordered this to see about possibly using it for an upcoming seminar. Now all I can think to do with it is to use it as a giveaway, but even then I sorta feel bad giving it to someone. Think of this as novelty or a toy but not for serious practice."