It is very accurate to the 300 movie and makes you feel like a Spartan. Very impressive sword, well worth the 30$ (It is discounted at the moment. The massive Broadsword and the combat-ready Spartan Sword are ancient weapons elevated to modern perfection. The blade has a small dent about the size of a nickle on the side about midway up but it doesn't appear to be damaged other than that. but a little time on a grinder and its sharper than when it arrived. Customers LOVE the design of the sword. Unless you want a show sword and never touch it ever. WHERES THE SHEATH???? Hefty in weight, and good looking. Let's get the bad out of the way: The handle is horrible. One of my best buys because of the great price. Great buy.. I would recommend this sword to anyone who loves a good sturdy sword to beat things up with. I don't understand the ignorance of buyers who think this sword is to have modern characteristics.I don't care how many swords you have bought in the past, if you want moderrn buy modern. I keep it sharp but my one issues is it didnt come with a sheath? for function i want the same thing in a recreational piece as i'd need for actual self-def, which is to be easy to wield, same goes for all weapons for me the grip has to be right and balance/etc. So just put it on the wall and don't try tightening or loosening the handle since the nut floats freely , at least on mine. It is indeed an heavier yet sturdy blade. Just got this sword today for Christmas. It's a tough and already rugged looking sword so wear and tear isn't something that would ever have to be a concerne, other than sharpening of course. One trip to the local sharpening/fabrication shop and I have a fully functional sharp, heavy blade that, in the words of the shop owner, "was worth alot more than $29". Display. I love the other budk products I own and expected much more from this sword than I got. This massive sword measures 33" overall and breathes strength. The forward weight alone makes it very useful, even if dull. 215.10, 239.00 I just got it today and i have to say that this is one of the coolest swords ever made. At the end was a welded on bolt to hold the pommel on and there lay the problem of the main break. No problem wielding this sword with one hand. leaving that semantic aside, the weapon itself is wicked to look at, even more wicked to hold, definitely would not recommend for actual usage though, the handle is far to weak to be hacking at things, even if the blade is razor sharp. They [I bought two} are huge. Original Price 77.35 Spartan Tire Pasco Company Profile | Kennewick, WA | Competitors I'm afraid to hit something with the sword because it looks "just to dang Wicked!". I love the way it feels in my hands I also like that you use it with one or two hands. (25% off), Sale Price 23.81 Although not recommended this is a beast and anywhere I've taken it people have been in awe. heavy somewhat, durable, great style. I will continue to purchase from budk as long as they do not change the way they have conducted business in the past. It went right threw a car door and didnt ding the point of effect the blade in any way! The smile on his face was worth everything, which only got bigger the more bottles and cans he chopped in half. It holds an edge surprisingly well considering that even the minimum amount of force exerted on it is quite a bit. Still it's heavy and sharp and beautiful. I purchased this item and am very pleased with it. The sword itself is very sharp and I don't think you would be doing yourself a favor by sharpening it anymore. i highly reccomend this sword to anyone who enjoys the movie 300, or anyone who just likes awesome swords. Purchase this with the intent to swing at trees or any solid objects and you'll probably have a sword in several pieces. I did exactly what they showed the people on their video on youtube! I was expecting these things having read other reviews. This sword is one chunk of heavy metal. The large spring wont lock very well when it first pops out, but a second swing gets it locked. I saw this same sword in a shop for $62 so this is a great deal. They come in many different types for art forms like Tameshigiri, Iaito, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and WEMA. Original Price 169.96 It was delivered fast, and I was able to track the package on its way to my house. Our blade smiths individually handcraft each medieval sword using the traditional techniques of the middle ages (hammer and anvil) while remaining true to size, weight, and geometry. I'm going to be making a lot of fruit salad with this baby! I will order again and the shipping was super fast. WELL worth the money even considering handle. the sword is perfect. It'll take some modification to make hilt as sturdy as the blade proper. I am confused looking at it now maybe buy one for my son as a gift, mine had the option then to get a heavy leather sheath with it but now i do not see that option. I tested it on branches outside that needed trimming, and the hardest thing is the weight of this thing. Its as if it were forged from the hands of Hephaestus himself. This was my first purchase (as a birthday present for my husband), and all I can say about it, was that its amaing, it has a great weight, and its an awesome addition to our to collection of twenty+ weapons, it came with an edge and looks great on our wall. It was really sharp when i got it out of the box. I buried the blade in a solid oak log and nearly split it in half on the first swing. It looks wicked cool, and since I LOVE the movie 300, I had to buy this dumb thing just so I could say I have props from it. All in all, great sword, very sturdy. it does feel alittle loose but i got used to it. 565981. All rights reserved. SPARTAN TIRE PASCO LLC. We are very happy with the look and feel of the sword. 169.96, 188.85 I wouldn't call it that, it is slightly less wide than where the blade goes through the hilt but that is of necessity due to the handle design. ", this is a grate sword its pretty heavy but hey ill get uesd to it but all in all its sweet, I just opened mine up a few minutes ago anddudethe pictures on here dont do this sword justiceits identical to the movie, its decently sharp and is just straight bad ass.kinda heavy and kinda oiled, but wipe the oil off and dont be a puss and you got one of the baddest swords aroundgreat job true swords and thank you for the quick deliverynow i'm gonna go cut me a persian. I really like the dirty finish beside the fact that I need to clean off the oil/sludge substance without ruining the antique look. Over all it was not a bad buy for the price, very sturdy, blade does not wiggle. Have to be rather strong to swing it around one handed. Granted, I put this thing through hell, but the bottom of the handle guard came off, and soon after the bolt that holds the handle sheered off. It's more like wielding an axe or bat than a sword, but if the zombies attack I think this would be the sword for the job. this sword is nice looks very real needs a little sharpining and way to heavy for a sword otherwis its nice worth buying, I have to say that everyone who said this thing was heavy was right! Overall, a great sword for the price. With a little bit of TLC and some epoxy, it was good as new (Better without the handle guard). United Cutlery Honshu Spartan Sword - Amazon.com Seriously, you can't complain for 29 bucks to get this much metal chopping power. For the money. Shipping came in one box along with other products which were damaged due to packing. If you were attacked by a bear it would come in quite useful as it would lop off a limb no problem! Sharp edged and very heavy. (15% off), Sale Price 96.43 Real Swords for Sale - Wholesale Blades The traditional sword, which this sword is modeled after, is the Kopis, It is roughly the same, the handle is very similar, but the blade is a little exaggerated. $24.00 $16.00 Sale. It is also very sharp the handle is just fine and is sold as a rock unlike some other reviews. Balanced and weighted to mimic a real Spartan sword, it is solidly crafted of the highest grade of polypropylene The training tool is virtually unbreakable, remarkably sturdy and will take years and years of the abuse you dish out The heavy-duty training sword features a textured handle for a secure grip, and it is 23 1/8" in overall length This thing is a beast! very poorly designed handle, I to have had to repair both the handle itself and the leather wrap. So so cheap. I got this sword as an apacolyptic zombie hacker , this is the kind of sword that I can see me using while holding off hordes of the dead while standing on my truck. looks great with the more expensive one I got at a local store. 161.50, 190.00 the insufficient tang i mentioned broke after minor use. I really underestimated how heavy the sword really was! I would not hesitate to amputate any part of the human body. Got it fast ! And I have to say, BEST PURCHASE I've ever made. You won't find a blade like this for such a great price. It is unusable with the hilt so wobbly and loose. I bought it to change it up some, polished half the blade for the 2 tone look I love. You would be hard pressed to do better for the price. But with that said, it is a very accurate replica. This sword is top quality. ), this sword was the best ever i hand countless hours of fun with it. Its bigger than the movie but that just makes it better. In the right hands, a very deadly weapon.It has an aura of power waiting to be unleashed. Hardwood Grip with Genuine Leather Wrap. This sword is amazing, when I first picked it up, I was surprised to see it has a great weight, and a sharp blade. Keep in mind that I am a 250 pound power lifter who can bench well over 400 and this thing wears my arm out swinging it. Another poster mentioned the full tang is a rat tail. Kind of heavy but overall a very good buy. It weighs 4.3 lbs and you do not want to be on the business end of this monster. Registered Agent: I have seen knives come and go. I was skeptical. very sturdy blade. I bought this sword from Bud K around 10 years ago and I've never looked back. HANDLE WITH CARE. All that and i would recommend it? It's not that sharp or anything, but that's to be expected. Bought the Sheath as well which is also worth the extra 20 bucks. Good wrap on the handle and excellent leather carrying case. I became determined to break it to find out its limits. It is truly a sword of outstanding beauty and for the price I am astounded by the results of this purchase. Verified Purchase. Anyone who wants a spartan sword need look no further. Sale Price 169.24 It's like a long axe. Existing handle is thin wood so treat gently. The picture cannot do any justice to the sword, it is amazing!!!! Sunk into the stump nearly past the groove! Splendidly made. WASHINGTON FOREIGN LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANY. BUT then again this was to be a replica, not a DIY sword. This is a great Sword for Display, All in All I Love it. Balanced and weighted to mimic a real Spartan sword, it is solidly crafted of the highest grade of polypropylene. MASTER CUTLERY Sword of Sparta Authentic 300 Movie Replica Sword, Black A huge disappointment. I love this sword! I got the sword, and it is indeed very heavy and sturdy. It's still pretty sturdy. Overall it's a good sword and came quickly too, but since I'll be using it more for display, I wished it matched the pictures more. Great buy.
Thank you True Swords! This sword is quite heavy so if you have small hands like me, you may experience painful soft tissue damage if you swing it around with one hand, but it usually stops happening after a week or two. For the money it's defiantly worth it its heavy weight and fairly sharp out of the box I'm confident it will take off those zombie heads no prob.. I got this sword for my brother, and I must say it's one of the best products I've ordered from budk. Wow, this is one scary beast of a sword! Yes as the title says for the steel or a wall hanger. The hilt came a little loose when I pulled it out of the box, but I fixed it up. this sword is sick, especially when its in your hands! The blade is what is important. Original Price 196.78 (40% off), Sale Price 169.96 (40% off), Sale Price 133.35 My only complaint would be that the leather on mu handle was too loose and it started overlapping, but it was quickly remedied by soaking the handle and laying it in the sun. Really feels good in my arm, plus it holds a really good edge no matter what I put it through. THANK YOU TRUE SWORDS, now make the Spartan Shield and I will NEVER order from another website again! Its a good product for an excellent price. I love it!! This thing is so much better than advertised. I will be buying more from BUDK. Looks good on the wall too :-). 220.51, 245.01 For only $50 you won't find a better Leonidas Spartan Sword. But that really didn't matter because I use it for display, but if it was sharp it would be way cooler. My advice is to take off the wrapping and ty it as tight as you can arounf the handle, but if possible, you could get a big amount of real leather wrapping, given that this is synthetic leather. I received it quickly along with my Spartan pocket knive 'and free hat' double awesome! (35% off), Sale Price 161.80 I love it! I love the heavy blade, and it feels nice in your hand, until you hit something, I was able to twist the both the handle and the pommel loose with my hands. It was really cool unboxing it, It had some weird oil on it, but awesome overall. Looks like I picked up right out of the battlefield of the Hot Gates itself. Well Done, True Swords. the best replica available and at an unbeatable price!
Needs a Shieth tho. i cant wait to sharpen this thing up to see what its actually capable of :D. I just had this sword delivered. I just got my spartan sword today, and it's amazing! i also like how the sword is shaped and that its some real piece of metal baby YEAH! Original Price 188.85 I like a nice, shiny polished blade on some swords, but the "antiquated" look of this particular blade makes it all the more stunning. A bit unnerving considering how heavy the blade is. All in all, I'm gaining more respect for TrueSwords! It's 1/4 inch thick and 1/2 thick at the ridge. This sword in amazing, case closed. Amazing. I'll give it to my boyfriend and let him chop wood stumps out or something, I dunno. Greek Swords - Falcata, Trojan, and Spartan Swords on Sale All and all, it's really cool conversation and collector piece I would highly recommend. I'm very happy with it, even though it's a 1/4" thick and not 1/2" also the length of my sword is just under 33"Bad-ass Sword Thank you. Removed handle completely and will make a much better one. I couldn't be more pleased. Beautifully detailed sword. The guards are cheap and hollow. !
=), I just got this sword last night this is the first in my collection and i am extremely impressed not part of this sword is plastic, pure metal and and the leather hilt, the sword is not sharp but i dont care because i can easily sharpen it and it looks extremely sharp which makes for a great display this is a MUST for a collector who is into barbarian, fantasy or historical swords and for any 300 fan I LOVE THIS SWORD but since i am currently an amatuer sword collector this is an amatuer opinion on waht makes for a good sword but for now this is DEFINEATLY a 5 star. This sword is absolutely amazing. An excellent replica, and a perfect fit to my collection. RealFireNSteel - King Leonidas' Spartan Sword Brand: RealFireNSteel 5 ratings $9999 About this item 76 cm total length High carbon steel Comes with a leather scabbard Similar item to consider Mythrojan "Adventurer" Frog, Ideal for Warrior Knight Vikings SCA LARP, Full Grain Leather (302) $22.50 Buy it with + + Total price: $178.73 Needs better handle securement. Had to tighten up the handle. Handel was loose and the leather wrapping unrivaled after the first day. Came dull and hard to sharpen and strap came off when swung around. Just by swinging it you can feel it is a solid, sturdy blade. Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes Swords for Sale Under $50 - Cheapest Price Guarantee | Knives Deal An awesome sword! This sword is surprisingly heavy, I believe it weighs more than 10 lbs. And just as a wise swords master once said, "the heavier the sword, the easier it is to cut an opponent in half." Beautiful cold steel finish, looks authentic and heavier than I expected, giving it an even more realistic feel. I wouldn't put any of my precious swords up against them. The only thing that would make it a 10 is if it was full tang, the blade sits just the slightest bit loose in the hilt. One hunk of metal with form that is both imposing And lethal. I would have given it five stars if the handle was better secured but it is a simple and quick fix. Alot of the other reviewers are also saying how sharp it is, where that is my only disagreement. Beautifully made and very sturdy. The leather on the sword came off the next day, and the handle is twisting around whenever i swing it. Sort by Antiquated Spartan Sword Item # MC-SW-1022 $76.00 Black Greek Hoplite Sword Item # MC-SW-1270 $106.00 Black Spartan Warrior Sword Item # MC-DB-300B $84.00 Classic Hoplite Sword Original Price 243.03 And the cheap naugahide hilt wrapping slid around madly. I've used this for costumes, demonstrations, chopping freaking wood! I recomend this sword to any warrior, soldier, blade runner, but its not suitable for mortal use. 96.43, 160.72 $19.00 $13.00 Sale. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Used & Repairable Salvage 1996 SPARTAN MOTORS MOTORHOME for sale in WA - PASCO on Fri. Feb 25, 2022. Nearly more of a bludgeon than a sword. The sword was way sharp enough right out the box. I used a 4 in whetstone t get that nick out,BEAT THAT! Good buy ! Original Price 311.17 The 23 inch blade features a black hard coating. Well, Its An Overall AWESOME Sword, I LOVE It, Probably Wont Be doing Any Serious Chopping With It On Anything More Dangerous Than A Cardboard Box, The Leather Is wrapped Loose So It came Off Right Away, I Had Some Extra Pleather Lying About And Rewrapped It With That And Superglue. I broke it after slicing a 2 liter mnt dew bottle on my 4th strike, but hey for the price you can always buy more :) its a good sword for display and fairly durbale depending on if you don't torture it ! All I can say is, Long live the King! Much greater quantity than I expected for the price . (15% off), Sale Price 177.10 Original Price 260.00 I epoxied the wooden grip on with JB Weld and took off the fake leather wrap, replacing it with real leather. suffice to say it does build your bicep, shoulder, and chest muscles. Would totally recommend. It came with a nice edge and fairly sharp but needs my own touch yet. yes it will cut through nails, flesh, bone and put a good chip in a solid hunk of steel or another sword for that matter. Both the guard and pommel were hollowed out and thus very weak. But this blade is worth the money. I won an original Spartan blade at an auction for $130,000 that's in near mint condition. $ 249.00 The "Alfedena" Sword Greek hoplite sword probably adopted from the Etruscans. But besides the negative, it is a great sword and don't let my words effect you from buying it. I did not contact them because I see others have the same issue. Best Christmas present ever. Be prepared to use some heavy duty glue to keep it together. ", which is untrue. The only reason I gave it four stars is because it doesn't come with a sheathe. Sincerely, A happy customer. This is a real Blade, I File tested it and it is Hardened properly It is Heavy and Thick, It Came already Quite Sharp You Could cut a tree down with this. Everything came great the handle was a little loose even though its not going to come off, I wish I knew how to tighten it o_0. (20% off), Sale Price 202.26 Severing a 2" sapling felt like the handle was about to pop. I highly recommend it at $36. and a long swords becomes a super wicked machete/clever. We use this for military appreciation/ promotion plaques. Finally got this sword in the mail yesterday, knowing about the looseness of the leather strip on the hilt already I tore it off right away to reglue it. I am no weak woman, but this sword is HEAVY.
Thank you True Swords! This sword is quite heavy so if you have small hands like me, you may experience painful soft tissue damage if you swing it around with one hand, but it usually stops happening after a week or two. For the money it's defiantly worth it its heavy weight and fairly sharp out of the box I'm confident it will take off those zombie heads no prob.. I got this sword for my brother, and I must say it's one of the best products I've ordered from budk. Wow, this is one scary beast of a sword! Yes as the title says for the steel or a wall hanger. The hilt came a little loose when I pulled it out of the box, but I fixed it up. this sword is sick, especially when its in your hands! The blade is what is important. Original Price 196.78 (40% off), Sale Price 169.96 (40% off), Sale Price 133.35 My only complaint would be that the leather on mu handle was too loose and it started overlapping, but it was quickly remedied by soaking the handle and laying it in the sun. Really feels good in my arm, plus it holds a really good edge no matter what I put it through. THANK YOU TRUE SWORDS, now make the Spartan Shield and I will NEVER order from another website again! Its a good product for an excellent price. I love it!! This thing is so much better than advertised. I will be buying more from BUDK. Looks good on the wall too :-). 220.51, 245.01 For only $50 you won't find a better Leonidas Spartan Sword. But that really didn't matter because I use it for display, but if it was sharp it would be way cooler. My advice is to take off the wrapping and ty it as tight as you can arounf the handle, but if possible, you could get a big amount of real leather wrapping, given that this is synthetic leather. I received it quickly along with my Spartan pocket knive 'and free hat' double awesome! (35% off), Sale Price 161.80 I love it! I love the heavy blade, and it feels nice in your hand, until you hit something, I was able to twist the both the handle and the pommel loose with my hands. It was really cool unboxing it, It had some weird oil on it, but awesome overall. Looks like I picked up right out of the battlefield of the Hot Gates itself. Well Done, True Swords. the best replica available and at an unbeatable price!
Needs a Shieth tho. i cant wait to sharpen this thing up to see what its actually capable of :D. I just had this sword delivered. I just got my spartan sword today, and it's amazing! i also like how the sword is shaped and that its some real piece of metal baby YEAH! Original Price 188.85 I like a nice, shiny polished blade on some swords, but the "antiquated" look of this particular blade makes it all the more stunning. A bit unnerving considering how heavy the blade is. All in all, I'm gaining more respect for TrueSwords! It's 1/4 inch thick and 1/2 thick at the ridge. This sword in amazing, case closed. Amazing. I'll give it to my boyfriend and let him chop wood stumps out or something, I dunno. Greek Swords - Falcata, Trojan, and Spartan Swords on Sale All and all, it's really cool conversation and collector piece I would highly recommend. I'm very happy with it, even though it's a 1/4" thick and not 1/2" also the length of my sword is just under 33"Bad-ass Sword Thank you. Removed handle completely and will make a much better one. I couldn't be more pleased. Beautifully detailed sword. The guards are cheap and hollow. !
=), I just got this sword last night this is the first in my collection and i am extremely impressed not part of this sword is plastic, pure metal and and the leather hilt, the sword is not sharp but i dont care because i can easily sharpen it and it looks extremely sharp which makes for a great display this is a MUST for a collector who is into barbarian, fantasy or historical swords and for any 300 fan I LOVE THIS SWORD but since i am currently an amatuer sword collector this is an amatuer opinion on waht makes for a good sword but for now this is DEFINEATLY a 5 star. This sword is absolutely amazing. An excellent replica, and a perfect fit to my collection. RealFireNSteel - King Leonidas' Spartan Sword Brand: RealFireNSteel 5 ratings $9999 About this item 76 cm total length High carbon steel Comes with a leather scabbard Similar item to consider Mythrojan "Adventurer" Frog, Ideal for Warrior Knight Vikings SCA LARP, Full Grain Leather (302) $22.50 Buy it with + + Total price: $178.73 Needs better handle securement. Had to tighten up the handle. Handel was loose and the leather wrapping unrivaled after the first day. Came dull and hard to sharpen and strap came off when swung around. Just by swinging it you can feel it is a solid, sturdy blade. Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes Swords for Sale Under $50 - Cheapest Price Guarantee | Knives Deal An awesome sword! This sword is surprisingly heavy, I believe it weighs more than 10 lbs. And just as a wise swords master once said, "the heavier the sword, the easier it is to cut an opponent in half." Beautiful cold steel finish, looks authentic and heavier than I expected, giving it an even more realistic feel. I wouldn't put any of my precious swords up against them. The only thing that would make it a 10 is if it was full tang, the blade sits just the slightest bit loose in the hilt. One hunk of metal with form that is both imposing And lethal. I would have given it five stars if the handle was better secured but it is a simple and quick fix. Alot of the other reviewers are also saying how sharp it is, where that is my only disagreement. Beautifully made and very sturdy. The leather on the sword came off the next day, and the handle is twisting around whenever i swing it. Sort by Antiquated Spartan Sword Item # MC-SW-1022 $76.00 Black Greek Hoplite Sword Item # MC-SW-1270 $106.00 Black Spartan Warrior Sword Item # MC-DB-300B $84.00 Classic Hoplite Sword Original Price 243.03 And the cheap naugahide hilt wrapping slid around madly. I've used this for costumes, demonstrations, chopping freaking wood! I recomend this sword to any warrior, soldier, blade runner, but its not suitable for mortal use. 96.43, 160.72 $19.00 $13.00 Sale. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Used & Repairable Salvage 1996 SPARTAN MOTORS MOTORHOME for sale in WA - PASCO on Fri. Feb 25, 2022. Nearly more of a bludgeon than a sword. The sword was way sharp enough right out the box. I used a 4 in whetstone t get that nick out,BEAT THAT! Good buy ! Original Price 311.17 The 23 inch blade features a black hard coating. Well, Its An Overall AWESOME Sword, I LOVE It, Probably Wont Be doing Any Serious Chopping With It On Anything More Dangerous Than A Cardboard Box, The Leather Is wrapped Loose So It came Off Right Away, I Had Some Extra Pleather Lying About And Rewrapped It With That And Superglue. I broke it after slicing a 2 liter mnt dew bottle on my 4th strike, but hey for the price you can always buy more :) its a good sword for display and fairly durbale depending on if you don't torture it ! All I can say is, Long live the King! Much greater quantity than I expected for the price . (15% off), Sale Price 177.10 Original Price 260.00 I epoxied the wooden grip on with JB Weld and took off the fake leather wrap, replacing it with real leather. suffice to say it does build your bicep, shoulder, and chest muscles. Would totally recommend. It came with a nice edge and fairly sharp but needs my own touch yet. yes it will cut through nails, flesh, bone and put a good chip in a solid hunk of steel or another sword for that matter. Both the guard and pommel were hollowed out and thus very weak. But this blade is worth the money. I won an original Spartan blade at an auction for $130,000 that's in near mint condition. $ 249.00 The "Alfedena" Sword Greek hoplite sword probably adopted from the Etruscans. But besides the negative, it is a great sword and don't let my words effect you from buying it. I did not contact them because I see others have the same issue. Best Christmas present ever. Be prepared to use some heavy duty glue to keep it together. ", which is untrue. The only reason I gave it four stars is because it doesn't come with a sheathe. Sincerely, A happy customer. This is a real Blade, I File tested it and it is Hardened properly It is Heavy and Thick, It Came already Quite Sharp You Could cut a tree down with this. Everything came great the handle was a little loose even though its not going to come off, I wish I knew how to tighten it o_0. (20% off), Sale Price 202.26 Severing a 2" sapling felt like the handle was about to pop. I highly recommend it at $36. and a long swords becomes a super wicked machete/clever. We use this for military appreciation/ promotion plaques. Finally got this sword in the mail yesterday, knowing about the looseness of the leather strip on the hilt already I tore it off right away to reglue it. I am no weak woman, but this sword is HEAVY.