Scratch and Dent Dojo Pro Level Samurai Sword #9 O Katana

I got a regular dojo pro katana during last years scratch and dent sale and it was amazing, one of my favorite swords. However I am 6'3 with a large frame and the DP has always just felt a bit small as a two hander for my usage. I was super excited to find out a larger "O"dachi would also be in stock for this years sale and purchased this within hours of the opening for ~$210 including shipping (which was still super quick despite the company being in Texas where the winter storm just happened). No regrets! Being scratch and dent, a few minor aesthetic flaws is to be expected for such a discount. The one I got only has a couple, one of the ray skin handle scales wasn't cut quit right to fit round one of the wooden pegs in the handle so there's a bit of stress fray where it was forced on, but this does not affect performance at all and is only visible if looking closely. Similarly, there is a small partial gap in the brass fitting around the blade base, but the sword is completely tight and rattle free even after testing on a dozen 2 liters and the double box it came in, so I am fully safisfied!

The katana looks great, long sleek hourglass shaped thin handle, everything is super tight. Very well put together sword Also Chris is very fast to respond to any questions . great company

My first Ronin and I am super impressed. Outside of a few small scrapes on the habaki this thing is beautiful. The fittings are tight and It feels very solid. I wouldn’t have complained if I received this as a full price item let alone a scratch and dent with a terrific price. I can’t say enough how pleased I am with my purchase!

Great sword. Upon inspection, I saw that the sword was perfect. Only a small smudge was present by the handle. Awesome buy overall.

Got my Ronin Dojo Pro #9 O-Katana in 3 days. Fastest shipping for a sword EVER. Chris from Ronin was Highly professional, quick to write back, and answered "every" question I threw at him. The O-Katana was SPOTLESS! Not a ding, nick, or scratch on this beauty. It is immaculate. The balance and deceptive lightness this sword exhibits makes it an absolute joy to wield (especially for me being 6'1), going through katas like I was holding a 27 1/2" sword. The fittings & furniture aren't the most fancy things in the world, though they are all solid iron, but this sword is not for the runways in Paris and Milan......the Dotanuki style blade means F-ing business!! Thanks so much to Chris and the Ronin team, you all make collecting and cutting a true art form!!

Got my Ronin Dojo Pro #9 O-Katana in 3 days. Fastest shipping for a sword EVER. Chris from Ronin was Highly professional, quick to write back, and answered "every" question I threw at him. The O-Katana was SPOTLESS! Not a ding, nick, or scratch on this beauty. It is immaculate. The balance and deceptive lightness this sword exhibits makes it an absolute joy to wield (especially for me being 6'1), going through katas like I was holding a 27 1/2" sword. The fittings & furniture aren't the most fancy things in the world, though they are all solid iron, but this sword is not for the runways in Paris and Milan......the Dotanuki style blade means F-ing business!! Thanks so much to Chris and the Ronin team, you all make collecting and cutting a true art form!!