Master USA Polymer Training Equipment, Black Polypropylene Blade, Martial Arts Training Gear, Rounded Tip- Practice, Cosplay

I'm using this to practice the (hunuyan) chen 24 sword (dao) form. The weight is good, and the polypropylene is super durable and appropriately blunt for practicing. The size is as advertised (good length). It moves well, and if you're looking for something for broadsword practice (versus lighter or straight sword practice), this is a good purchase. It is hefty/durable enough that you shouldn't whack anyone with it (it'll hurt!). The only detractor I've noticed is that the guard is circular and sufficiently wide enough that adjusting the type of grip takes some getting used to. Bottom line: it's a great practice sword.

I had been eyeing the original design of the sword and have seen the disappointment in some of these reviews. I decided to order 2 despite the chance they were the newer design; and they both were the new design so I cannot speak of the aesthetic or durability of the old ones but I can say that these are definitely dao broadsword shaped and are distinctive enough for demonstrations or forms despite being less ornate. It is flexible yet rigid enough for sword sparring and fit the bill for kung fu forms and sparring. Within safe sparring force these should hold up and then some, I wouldn’t swing these too hard against bare flesh but they seem as durable as other polypropylene training swords. A benefit of these is their length compared to other poly kung fu swords. Very cool

Sword came with slight bend in the blade from how flimsy it is mixed with how it sat in the box but it's flimsiness is similar to an actual dao almost, in general it's a great sword for learning techniques and it does look quite nice and feel good, good weight and grip on it too. I also love the added touch of a hole in the base of the handle for a dao ribbon ornament. But I must add that this isn't exactly the sword shown in the photo, that one has a removable guard and the model I received has a static guard with different designs.

Exactly what I wanted it to be, might off in length but the only one I've seen on here to replicate the oxtail niuweidao with handle, guard and shape of the blade, durability isn't what i was looking for so swinging it against something else I can't speak on, but otherwise good.

I previously ordered this item, with removable guard and have used it extensively for single dao practice. I wanted to start learning double dao techniques, so I naturally went back to the same item from my wish list and ordered another. I wanted them to match. They're both plastic, and both are a version of some form of dao, but that's it. The shape of the blade is different, the grip is different, the guard is smaller and molded in, there is no pommel "button" as on the first one (with a hole in it to attach a flag (or tassel of you prefer), but there is a transverse hole in the grip), and the balance isn't the same as the first one because of the differently shaped blade. When I order the same bloody item, I expect to get a matching item, not a substitute. At least it's within a half inch of the same length as the first one.

I admit to being a bit overly optimistic with this purchase. Several of the other reviews have stated the same issue but I had hoped the seller had corrected their misrepresentation. Sadly they have not. As I purchased this as a Christmas present and as it arrived on Christmas eve I will not be returning it. The sword I did receive does technically meet the description specs mostly, but it does not have a removable pommel, nor is it as pretty and decorative. The blade is slightly warped as well. I believe the person I'm giving it to won't care because they don't know what the sword was supposed to look like and it is just for fun but I do and I'm disappointed. I believe that Amazon should flag this seller for lying to its customers and misrepresenting their product through false advertising photography. Technically this is illegal. If you are fine with a basic plastic sword with no decoration that is probably going to be warped then this is the purchase for you...if you want the sword in the photo then I would skip this one because that isn't what you will get.

As a practitioner of Shaolin Kung-fu I really admire this training dao. It is extremely sturdy and well weighted. Rather surprisingly, it has quite a bit of aesthetic design. It looks really nice. Great for practicing "Eight-Directional Broadsword Night Battle."

Every thing about this sword is great! It is important to keep in mind this is a practice sword, meant for sparing and practicing techniques (so you can ignore the few petty 1star ratings this thing has.) It looks great for cosplay/costume, and handles well for practicing. I am currently learning Tai Chi with it and loving it. My only issue with it is that I am a 5'10" male and the sword seems about an inch too long, I keep catching it on the ground, but most techniques don't require you to swing that low anyway so I went ahead and gave it 5 stars.

Es diferente a la imagen

Well made. Strong and light. Perfect for what you sant if you want it.

Bedingte Kaufempfehlung abhängig vom Verwendungsszweck Für Cosplay Halloween, Fastnach und Show - Zwecke ohne Alters-Beschränkung geeignet. Zum dauerhaften Üben einer Kung-Fu-Schwertform nur bedingt geeignet. - Gewicht ist zu groß im Vergleich zu einem Übungsschwert mit Metall-Blech-Klinge. - Die Plastikklinge ist 16,5 mm = 1,6 cm breit / zu dick fuer meinem Geschmack Die Hälfte 8mm hätte vielleicht auch gereicht. - 65 cm Klingen Länge - 20 cm Griff Länge - 2 cm Handschutzdicke - 87 cm komplett (zum Vergleich mein Übungsschwert mit Metallklinge hat 98 cm) - Schwung verhalten ist schwerfällig wegen der Klingen-Dicke. - Handgelenk wird beim Üben stärker belastet --> auf Dauer ggf. schmerzhaft im Handgelenk (FYI: ich bin über 50). - Handgelenk wird vermutlich kräftiger mit der Zeit durch die stärkere Beanspruchung.

The training sword I received was not the one that is shown in the picture. I do already own the one in the picture which I bought at Warriors and Wonders. It is roughly the same shape, comparable in quality, feels sturdier, thinner hilt with oval guard that cannot be removed, slightly heavier, and 1-2cm shorter than the one that is shown in the picture. I don't really mind because of the price point, but the seller should probably change the picture to avoid problematic situations. In the comments section there is another customer with a similar experience.

A similar but different sword than shown in the picture.