I always wanted to try Katanas, I’m a short knifes admirer, but this is different, culture, history, everything that a Katana has I’m interested. This is my first one and I’m amazed whit the Shinogi-Zukuri shape, even for a cheap Katana, I can tell the craftsmanship’s is top level. Very happy whit my purchase, I already pay for another one and it’s on is way. Thank you.