Hanbon $200 Katana Review and Destruction (Short Version)

In this video I do a review of the sword and abuse it to the point of failure.
The longer version is here - • Hanbon $200 Katana Rev...
Some general notes that did not make it into the review.
The sword's weight is not dissimilar to an iaito, it is rather light and feels great in the hand. The higher point of balance is offset but the overall weight of the blade gives this one a nimble feeling while having some presence in the cut.
The sori is also a little deeper than average, it was not challenging to do iaido with the sword. I hardly noticed it until I measured it. It has a pleasant look to it too, in swords of this size with a full 1” sori the feeling is much more pronounced.
Some notes that are in the video
The sword has a pleasant appearance and feeling for the money. I think it excels as a tool to practice even though the tsuba was a little harsh on the hands. In terms of durability it held up to all the abuse quite well but broke in a way that I would consider premature on the croquet stake of doom. The handle held up through use and testing giving me the impression that it gets passing grades but did not wow me. That said, durability for the zombie apocalypse is not where this one shines, it is a comfortable tool with a nice set of features and fittings. If you were looking for a budget blade to train with, then this one is worthy of consideration. If you want something nimble and don’t mind sharpening the blade yourself, then this is worthy of consideration. If you are looking for ultimate durability on a budget, then I would recommend looking elsewhere.
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Handle/Tsuka Length: 11”
Blade/Nagasa Length: 27.5” (without habaki)
Sori: .87”
Moto-haba: 1.21”
Saki-haba: .87”
Motokasane: .26”
Sakikasane: .197”
Weight: 2lb .06oz
POB: 6.5” from tsuba
MSRP: $200
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