Reviews Budodesign UK

Good piece of kit, a bit heavier than what i expected but nicely made

I think the Maintenance Kit is a Excellent way of saying thank you for being a Customer. The kit is something you can be proud of Cleaning your Samurai with pride. It is Attractive and well made with Excellent Cleaning tools for your Sword. I would Recommend Spending that little bit more to Receive the Maintenance Bag.

It's a very nice looking item, which came with a 'decent' edge, which I quickly managed to hone to my standard. The blade's durability is not an issue for me so far, however I caused a couple of bends when I hit the neck/cap of the plastic bottle I was cutting.

Very prompt delivery. The Iaito, although inexpensive is of a high quality made from 1060 carbon steel, and has an authentic notare hamon. It is also very light making it suitable for practice. Overall I'm very satisfied with the service.

A REAL SHOCK WHEN OPEND , OUT STANDING QUALITY ,WHEN OILED THE GRAIN STANDS OUT . THIS NAGAMAKI SORTS THE BOYS FROM THE MEN GREAT TO TRAIN WITH WELL BALANCED. BRIAN .

The quality is great and great value for money. Fast shipping and good contact from the store.well done

amazing katana speedy everything , top job

The Minamoto Samurai is a well Balanced Light Samurai. Not only is it
of High Quality Materials, but a Excellently made and Balanced Samurai.
The look of the Minamoto depicts a far Higher Grade Samurai to look at.
The Entire Sword should make anybody want It In their Collection. As
I know I am. The whole Minamoto Samurai is a Beautiful Masterpiece of a Samurai.

If you're like me and want the best quality possible but don't can't afford some of the more expensive blades then this is perfect, it's a beautiful sword, well put together and feels very robust and I don't think you'll find a better katana for this price.

This was my first Iaito. I have only just started in Iaido and did not want to rush out and spend a fortune on equipment straight away. The Iaito is pleasant to look at, although quite heavy, but for the price I can not argue too much.

The tsuba had some slight damage and the design has left a very sharp piece of metal exactly where my finger rests during techniques resulting in an annoying cut every time I go through the forms...

There also seems to be an excessive amount of grease/wax in the saya which means that despite repeated cleaning of the blade to allow a smooth surface for noto, this substance makes the blade very sticky during practice. I'm sure this will wear out one day, and as it is my first Iaito I do not know if it is normal.

Overall I am very happy with the purchase. Yes you can tell it is not an expensive sword bur also the quality for less than £100 is amazing! The tsuka amd saya are very attractive and the blade, when clean, is acceptable.

I would definitely purchase again from Katana Mart....

It's a beautiful sword and when you hold it it feels powerful in a way. I am a bit let down by the Hamon as it seems pretty pointless as it either doesn't react with the non traditional forging properly, or it isn't polished properly as it is mirrored like the rest of the blade. I have not yet taken the sword apart to see the core yet, so if I can then I will update the review.

Colors and decorative features are on very high level, tachi is really beautiful, but it's a sword especially for a decorative purposes. Edge is pretty dull and you'll not find the `man romance` experience with this sword, so don't try to cut the tank. Overall, in decorative measures and especially for the price you pay for this piece, I recommend this one to put it anywhere in house/flat, it's especially beautiful and whether man or woman will enjoy it's presence in the household. Otherwise, for a sword applying purposes it's not the one, you would use to test your man's dreams.
Excellent decoration, poor use, Price/quality overall 8,5/10. And it's not a dissuasive price to pay in order to own something like this...

Impressed with the quality

Most comfortable and free flowing gi I've had

Ordered the Asakura basic katana on a whim in the middle of the night and it arrived shortly after. 10/10 would impulse buy again.

could not believe the quality when it arrived and the balance shows a weapon made by craftsmen . the price for the bisento is unbelievable thanks brian .

well balanced , the grain looks fantastic when oiled , well worth the price , have and will buy more from katanamart . brian .

You're not going to set the world on fire, but it is a very good piece and you can't beat it at the price.

nice looking piece, good weight and balance.

The photos don't do it justice.

Great product, prompt service

I wasn't expecting such a massive bit of kit! Very well finished looks great oiled with Tung oil the grain really pops out. My only concern is that the tip of the blade is a separate piece, very well joined, I just hope it will not break during practice.