5 comments about 40" Kendo Wooden Bokken Practice Samurai Sword Katana.

1. The real item given to me is completely different than the one depicted on the picture. I isn't all that shiny, and the shape is a little distorted, but now I'm just nit-picking. The paint is thick, and it dents very easily when practicing. The grip will slip off when handling it towards the bottom, which is how kendo sticks should be practiced as. The guard will also become a problem, and irritate the wrist after a while.



2. Well, to start, I should point out that I paid less than ten bucks for this, and had no intention of using it for any reason other than messing around. The sword was not red as the picture showed it to be, but I didn't really want a red one so it worked out. The sword came with a chip/crack in the tip, and that grew a bit when i dropped it on the cement outside. But again, I just wanted to play with it. The crack is only an aesthetic problem - its still sturdy and can take a decent beating. Its really pretty awesome - not too heavy, not really light. Like I said, its really sturdy and can take a beating. It looks awesome, most people don't notice the crack in the top anyway. Basically, if you're wondering whether or not to buy it, buy it. Yes you can get a better wooden sword, but for less than ten bucks this sword is more than worth it.



3. Looks great! and it is not to light as I thought it would be. I loke it very much, and looks great.



4. we used these swords in our Japanese play and they were so sturdy and beautiful! still look like new after many stage performance fights. well worth the money.



5. My first bokken/practice sword and it seems I made an excellent choice. The only things that it needed were a little sanding to take a couple sharp points off of the plastic Tsuba, and some spots of glue on the wrapping. Overall a nice sturdy bokken that will seem to last for years of sparring and practice.

5 comments about Japanese Sword Cleaning Kit.

1. Im glad I bought this, because it is essential to anyone who owns a sword (that isnt made from stainless steel of course). Keep in mind that while this is a Japanese style cleaning kit, you dont have to use it only on Japanese style blades. It will still work very nicely on other swords, knives, etc. If your blade is already rusting, this kit will not help you. It only prevents the rust from forming in the first place.
   
   Included in this kit is everything the description says it does. Not only that, but it also has 2 spare bamboo mekugi pins and a mekuginuki (tiny hammer) for removing and putting in the mekugi pins for a Japanese sword. The top of the hammer can be unscrewed to act as a stake to help remove the pins. The powder should last a good while, but the oil comes in a very small bottle which wont last very long, especially if you clean your swords frequently. It also only has 2 rice paper cloths, but they can be cut in half to make 4. This isnt a huge deal as you can use any soft disposable cloth (like tissues or toilet paper) to wipe the blade and apply the oil.
   
   The box is made out of a soft wood, but still in good condition. It did not arrive damaged in any way, nor was the kanji writing on the lid damaged or faded. Since I bought this for what was inside, the outside aesthetics dont really concern me all that much anyway.
   
   I have yet to see my swords show any signs of corrosion. Overall, im satisfied with this purchase and I do recommend it. I am giving it a full 5 stars because it is for what it should be. My only complaint is the tiny oil bottle, but seeing as how you shouldnt be drenching your blade in oil, it's size is acceptable for someone who doesnt clean their blade frequently. The box could fit a bottle twice it's size, but whatever. For nearly $5, id say this cleaning kit is defenatly worth the price.



2. If you don't take care of your swords, you'll eventually fine them pocked with rust. The oil and powder here keep the swords gleaming brightly and in great condition. The oil container is fragile, and mine broke upon shipping, but the company quickly sent a replacement.



3. decent kit not really top notch the powder ball i dont think is powdered wet stone but still works in a pinch for the money, i have seen more expensive kits with the same or less quality.



4. i bought this kit and is actually pretty cool, easy to use and it made an amazing job, comes with instructions and is in a cool box, could not ask for more



5. I got this cleaning kit for some of the swords i own. It came with great instructions to what each item was and what it was used for. It had clear instructions on how to clean your sword and worked great! If you have a sword get this!

5 comments about Full Tang Ninja Sword Ti-Treated Black.

1. Well i sure got what i payed for, it looked toatly sick when i first took it out of the package, but minutes later the string that made up the handle cover had come unraveld so i had to use a hotglue gun to stick it back on, how lame is that? but besides that its pre-sharped and toatly deadly thou i can only imagine how bad the re-coil the thing would have if you hit something with it,(shudder) its realy just a single piece of steel(i hope its steel)with some string for a handle so youd REALY feel the vibration from any impact with it. my advice just use if for show.



2. I thought it was going to be a piece of metal. I was originally going to give it to my little brother. But, after taking it out of the box, it was a bit more than I expected. I believe it could be a weapon of stealth. Something that can be used while you hide in the shadows. Not for those classic swordsman duels, for it probably wouldn't withstand direct attack. But it is practical, and sharp. I suggest buying it. Its worth the fifteen dollars. Trust me.



3. This is not a sword, it is a cheap knockoff. It has a certain sharpness to it, but not enough to make it efficient at doing what a sword is supposed to do. It is also very poorly constructed. Buyer beware. Cheap Chinese knockoff, looks cool - but is useless as a weapon - useless.



4. im not a sword enthusiast as most that purchase this type of item are; however i got it as part of a combat kit i keep for emergencies, and i must admit this was a nice addition for the price. as others said its not a dueling sword you arent gonna fend off many blade wielding attackers, however it does what it needs to.
   
   i did have to sharpen it with one of those hand sharpeners, a few passes and it was good enough. the tip is extremely sharp out of the box, as are the serrated edges.
   
   however even without a razor sharp blade it easily passed the watermelon test. one quick swipe and a clean cut straight through. (also an apple core. tossed and sliced in mid air)
   
   only problem, thats been mentioned before, is that the cord wraped handle is display purposes only. my first no contact swing caused it to almost come out of my hand; my advice? get some grip tape (like for hockey sticks) and wrap it OVER the cord, ensuring complete handle coverage and you will fid that this is one decent last resort/close quarters/stealth weapon.



5. this was pretty cool it is nice and lightweight the tip and the serrated edges are very sharp the blade could use a litte extra shapening itself.the handle has pretty good grip but doesnt absorb the shock very well. the string on the handle comes off a little sometimes but other than that it is a great product

5 comments about Black Dragon Foam Padded Nunchuck W/ Steel Swivel Chain.

1. i think it was better safe than sorry, and start him off with soft nunchucks.



2. These are very nice to practice with. The are nice looking and a good buy!



3. What you see in the picture is what you'll get! Very nice indeed. These padded nunchucks are very light and perfect for practicing any tricks whatsoever. Great Product.



4. this is good for practicing so that you dont actually hurt yourself. After a couple of months of practicing you'll be able to use the wooden or metal nun chucks with ease. & you'll be able to fight crime just like your fellow police officers >:D



5. I purchased these for my nephew and he absolutely loves them. The quality was nice and he said they did not hurt to bad on the misses. They keep him practicing and interested. Glad I made the purchase.

5 comments about Everlast 4455BP Hand Wraps.

1. I use these wraps for boxing, kickboxing, and an 'MMA on the Bags' class. I'm very happy with them. They're nice and thick (I'm not fond of those skinny, flimsy wraps) so I get great coverage and the thickness also gives extra support for my skinny wrists, and allows them to keep their shape. Because of their thickness, I can also use them as a knee or ankle support. I recommend these wraps to any boxer.



2. these wraps are great. If you need longer wraps go for the Mexican style wraps. My hands are a bit smaller so it's fine for me. Definitely helps protect my hands when I hit the heavy bag. You definitely need wraps if you're going to do that.



3. I bought these hand wraps for my son and he is very happy with them.



4. As advertised -- get the length you need, 180" is for adult men (bigger even would be better for very large hands)



5. Works fine, Good padding, Good length (Since I have smaller hands), Color is sexy, what else can I say? Its Everlast quality and I'm sure it'll last me quite a while :].

4 comments about The Complete Knife Throwing Guide, by Gil Hibben, 64 Pages.

1. The guide is well written and covers all questions you might ask. It is definitely written for the beginner but still good information. As the president of the Knife Makers Guild, Gil Hibben knows every aspect of the knives he throws. Looking forward to his next venture.



2. I liked this book. It could be bigger/havier for sure, but even this size is more than enough to get something new from it. Pictures are very detailed, mostly in color, comparing to some other books of the same contents.



3. Recieved product quickly. Got a lot of useful information on the subject of throwing knives that is allowing me to enjoy myself and relieving stress while throwing the throwing knives I purchased at the target board I purchased at the same time. Thank you for your assistance.



4. Read the description. 69 pages. For anyone who can't visualize sixty-nine small sheets of paper, it's about as thick as a quarter, little more than a pamphlet. It's got an overview on different knives, and basic instructions, with semi-helpful pictures, but not much else. The last few pages are dedicated to a minibiography on the author, and color photos of his knife collections. I found the most useful part of the book to be the 'section' dedicated to designing a target. As for throwing itself, I found more useful material on YouTube.

5 comments about KUBATON - KEY RING.

1. the kubotan is a nice self defense tool. It looks as if it is used to hold your keys easily, rather than a weapon. It is made from metal, and is really strong. I've never had to use it, but I'm confident that it would be effective if I needed it.



2. I'm no expert, but my impression is that this device is the "classic" Kubaton. At a cost of less than a dollar, I can't see any downside to picking up one or two of these. I'd recommend some kind of training or at least a video, but these are neat little devices.



3. Perfect for what it is. A solid rod of aluminum with grips that are actually useful. Got one for me and my wife, I keep it on my key ring, she keeps it in her purse. Now if we could only get someone to teach us how to use it.



4. This super cheap little kubaton (yawara) is amazingly solid considering how light and, again, cheap it was. I bought two, one for each car and wish I had ordered more. I originally wanted one in each car for breaking out the window in case of a water emergency (it seems like a lot of drivers out here die by driving into unmarked water retention ponds). I trained with a yawara in ju-jitsu and this little kubaton is a great length for those techniques. It's also easy to conceal, and doesn't really qualify as a `concealed weapon' but would certainly do the job in a hurry. It does come with a key ring attached although I don't use it as such. One additional feature, these work great for entertaining my toddler by `sword fighting' while mom runs quickly into the store (not necessary a toy).



5. This Kubaton keychain is a fantastic self-defense weapon!!! It is very solid and the right size to use it against an attacker if necessary.

5 comments about Black Feiyue Martial Arts Shoes.

1. this shoe has one of the best fits i have ever felt, like a sock. the grip is good but will wear away fast if you are climbing up walls.



2. I love these shoes! They're soft and comfy and I wear them EVERYWHERE. I got them to do Tai Chi but found myself wearing them all around. They're snug to my feet but flexible and the sole are extra grippy.



3. Only one problem. One shoe was missing an eyelet, but was not worth effort to have replaced.



4. The product was in perfect condition and arrived a day or two earlier than expected. Great. No complaints.



5. I bought them for parkour, and the grip is very good. But, these are not generally good for a lot of running since they have literally no support. I tried putting a support insole, but since the shoe is too low, and also i got a size bigger the insole pushed my foot out. I got size 44 because im 9.5, but it was a little big. I would have gotten a 43, but they didnt have it in stock. I tied the shoelaces tight and put a thin insole in, and it worked. So I would recommend it for parkour, but with an insole, and dont run or jog too much in these because you WILL DESTROY your ankles. Also, a little hard to get used to since it has a ball shaped outsole. But worth checking out since they are cheap. Be careful about the size though.

5 comments about Everlast Mixed Martial Arts Grappling Gloves.

1. I was excited to get a new pair of Everlast MMA gloves. When they arrived and I opened the box, I couldn't believe how strong the asphalt smell was. I used them that night at the dojo, thinking the smell would wear off, but had to take them off after a few minutes, as I was getting a headache. I've left them in my garage for 2 weeks and they still smell. I've tried calling Everlast but get into a phone loop. I am now going to write to them, as I can not ever use these gloves. What a shame, they seem good other than a chemical they must have used to process them. I am looking for an American made glove if any one knows of one, please post.



2. the gloves are good but they have some sort of webbing between the fingers so they can cut into the REAL skin webbing of your hand. over all i like them and will be training with them on my BOB. They don't hurt my knuckles after punching the wall for about 5 mins so they should be good for anyone who has some sports tape or a small ACE bandage laying around.



3. I bought some UFC gloves and my hands fit fine. These Everlasts are a bit tight, especially around the finger webs. If you read the reviews they're all pretty mediocre. I'd say ante up the money and get some quality. I'm not impressed with this purchase, even at $25.



4. These gloves fit perfectly and feels really good. I use the gloves mainly for heavy bag workouts and they feel excellent. I especially like the velcro strap easy on and easy off even with sweaty palms. So far the quality of the gloves feels like they will stand up to a lot more punishment than I am dishing out right now. This was a great purchase for me and would easily buy Everlast again in the future.



5. Just got my gloves and I can say that for the price they are worth it. I will get all the use out of these as I can and need. I see no problem using them for just about everything when it comes to training, I would even use these in a cage or ring. There easy to put on, stay in place and very versital. Good for someone who needs a multi task glove and doesn't have a lot to spend or just needs an extra pair. I would recommend them to someone that is wondering about buying some.
   
   Also I have heard a few complaints about these gloves so let me give you a few tips. The main thing you have to remember about any glove is it takes a little time to get use to them, heres how most problems are easy to deal with. Inbetween your fingers I can see how they can be harsh, just a little athletic tape and maybe gauze till you break them in.Also the lack of wrist padding and support, just get a set of hand wraps. Novice ones can support the palm and wrist if wrapped good. Pro ones can cover most of the hand and take care of the fingerwebbing and help with support. Just use both or too pairs of one kind. More wraps means you can also cover more of the knuckles as well so if you are a beginner try for some heavy padded and extra protective gloves, then try these out. If you know what your doing then you don't have to read this.

5 comments about Single 40" Hardwood Datio Bokken Kendo Practice Sword.

1. This sword has excellent balance and feel. I will buy more practice swords from them.



2. The only problems with this bokken is that the nylon wrapped around the hilt is not that tight and the hand guard. The wrapping comes loose as you use it and the guard wobbles around. I completely removed the guard as it was just a nusciance. Otherwise, this is a great practice weapon and if need-be, it could be an excellent and cheap home defense weapon as it is rather heavy if you get hit with it.



3. the bokken arrived in five days.it came wrapped in a type of cardboard cylinder.it brought a guard, but it's a real pain to put on.in the end i decided not to put it on,besides its wood the guard is a decoration.when i removed it from the cardboard it was wrapped in plastic.the reason for the four stars is because the sword had a lot of nicks and scrapes and the sword was split from the top of the sword to about 4-5 inches into the sword.all in all totally worth the price.i plan on buying another one soon :)



4. This boken arrived on time but as i was toying with it i noticed that it had a slight slant to the left....! I was like....wow. But it was only like 14 dollars so i cant expect more. If you want to get something cheap but pretty entertaining, get this sword!



5. I ordered this from Amazon about a year ago along with the Forza video.
   
   It is a decent production, no wood splinter and the weight feels consistent and balanced. Personally this bokken has the right weight; it is light enough for me to get into things, but have sufficient weight that it helps me to firm up my muscle groups. Note, I am only using this for exercise, not Kendo, so I do not know how this item would serve some one interested in Kendo.
   
   The down side is that if you do end up sweating in your hands (which I do), the wrapping do come off within few months after daily use. But, if you wear a glove then the wrapping really doesn't matter, neither does the plastic guard which I also don't use. The finish will also rub off on walls depending on the paint used; I once simply lean the bokken on a wall, that resulted in a black mark which took me nearly 10 minutes to get rid off without actually repaint the wall.
   
   Overall, I'd say for the price this is an excellent exercise tool, provided you are aware of possible coloring of the wall and wrapping coming off.