Dojo Pro Katana Model #33 ko katana - S&D

I got this as a Black Friday deal. This would not be my first choice but for the price I couldn’t resist. This thing is very solid and works amazing for cutting. Keep in mind that this is a very short katana some call it Chisa or something. My only complaints is that the blade itself came ever so slightly bent in the tang making the handle just a tad crooked. The diamonds on the Handle are very sporadic and the ito is loose. Overall I’m satisfied as his was $125.

This is my 4th purchase from this company. Not once have I been disappointed. Great customer service. Fast delivery. Exceptional product for the price. Exceeding my expectations.

Works nice, a very handy tool! Good blade, saya was loose, we can fix, very clean edge on whole blade, sharp !

For the price it is a well-made practical tool. First testing was with pool noodles bundled into five stacks wrapped in moist newspaper performed well. Second test was with simulated tatami single and double Tame Shigeri drills with beach mats. At this point after the rigors of a two-hour cutting practice the blade was inspected, cleaned with traditional powder and rice paper/and shoji oil. This weekend will be the real test as with traditional do dan and tatami. As of now the blade held up well as far as I am concerned it is a descent work horse for medium and continual practice. The fittings were tight and proper, blade remained consistent with no bends or chips meaning it is indeed through hardened which is slightly different than differential harden process. Even without a Hamon and clay process it is a no-nonsense workhorse for your workouts. For the price well-made and strong for execution of cutting exercises