Dojo Pro Katana Model #18

I love this Katana. It is much more than I expected in this price range. I have yet to cut with it, but I can tell that it is razor sharp. I would certainly buy this blade again.

Thank you Ronin for my first Katana, exceeded my expectations!

Awesome sword, can't move it without getting a whoosh sound, and cuts like a lightsabre...I would imagine, all fittings were aligned and tight even the tang had been cleaned and not rusted like some other swords can be, I also like the etchings on the tang , would recommend

I’ll start off by saying I’m not easy on anything I own. This katana has taken a beating and shows no signs of slowing down. This is a great first sword for the money (although a little heavier than some) and will be money well spent. The steel holds and edge well and sharpens great. The only downfall is the finish of the tsuba, saya , and habaki aren’t super durable , but will be fine if you don’t beat stuff like I do.

Had no expectations since this was my first Katana. This Katana feels easy to maneuver, looks great, and cuts very well even with my untrained swings. Im happy with my purchase and would buy again.

The attention to detail and craftsmanship are great for the price. Really happy with this sword.

I decided to buy this sword when it was January's Sword of the Month. I hadn't purchased a sword before, but became very interested in the metallurgy of katana while studying Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences. The Good: The construction is very reassuring. The habaki makes a nice, snug fit with the the saya. The construction of the Tsuka is very tight with a nice, solid feeling. The blade geometry is well balanced and looks correct to my admittedly inexperienced eye. I haven't done cutting tests yet, but plan to as time permits this summer (2015). The edge was as expected given the hardness of AISI 1060. It isn't a razor, but that steel doesn't permit a razor's edge like one would expect from 1080 or 1095. It is sharp enough for it's purpose though. An odd point, but i do believe this belongs with the "good" section: The kurigata broke free of the saya at some point during transit. It appears the Sageo may have been tied on by the Hulk given how ludicrously tight it was, which caused the glue to break free. TO BE CLEAR, CHRIS WAS AWESOME AND RECTIFIED THIS SITUATION WITHIN 2 HOURS OF RECEIVING MY EMAIL. Spectacular customer service helped me fix this issue in short order. Even though the kurigata was issue was a disappointment, the customer service overwhelmingly made up for it. The Bad: The blade has tarnished on the Mune and the Kissaki. I have absolutely no idea why. I have been oiling my sword (and the other two i have purchased since then) every week. I've jumped around with different oils, but have done the same treatment to each. The spots are no larger than a centimeter across in any one spot, and look similar to a shotgun pellet blast-pattern. Also to clarify, i own another Ronin Dojo Pro that has NOT suffered this fate, so i think this issue is limited to this specific blade. Overall, I'm giving this sword 4 stars. It's simply amazing for the price point. If you are on the fence about buying one of the Dojo Pro's, don't be. They are fantastic deals!