Tiger Claw Sword - Nan Dao/Southern Broadsword

no problem! excelent!

I didn't think the blade would be as flexible as it was, but perhaps that's my own fault (my intention was to find an actual nam dao that was not for performance, although i learned that's harder to do than i originally thought).The real problem with this item is that the quality is extremely low. I actually purchased this sword to be ready when I started learning the nam dao techniques from my sifu, but when that time came, I ended up using a Katana instead because the nam do was just not good for training. It MAY be good for performance, so that if anyone wants to train for a show this could be a good sword.The s-shaped guard is loose, it shakes when the sword moves. I treat my training tools and weapons with respect (if that even makes sense lol), but in regards to this item, it is neither a weapon or a training tool, so it stays piled under junk on my floor, the same place it's been since a week or so after I got it.

i read the reviews and heard peoples opinions about it, but i had to see for myself. I was very very dissapointed. the guard on it wasnt secured at all and just wobbles. on the image the wrapping comes up and hold the guard against the blade, but on mine the wrapping stops a half inch from the bottom of the blade leaving the guard to move freely.

I'm sure you can see from the other reviews that this product has had issues. This prevented me from buying this for quite a while, but recently I had to bite the bullet and purchase it. However, the one I just received has (to my surprise) a secure guard and an unblemished, straight blade. The handle also appears to consist of wood with cloth wrapping. Though I can't completely verify it, I think the sword is full tang, due to the weld marks on the pommel. So Tiger Claw has apparently stepped up their game in terms of quality control.

The metal at the end is so thin it is flimsy and wobbles. While practicing with it, the guard pinched my fingers because it is loose. I am going to have to secure it so that it does not move.

The only reason I bought this is because I can't seem to find anything online that's made with any quality. It appears to be made from stainless steel yet brand new out of the box parts of it are rusting. This could mean it's simply coated or contaminated steel. The blade is bent (again brand new out of the box). I bought this as a gift and after seeing it I'm going to start looking for a better version after I throw this one in the garbage. I would never insult someone who practices Wushu by gifting this item. If anyone reading this can point me in the direction to get something of quality (obviously at a higher price) I would greatly appreciate it. I'm not looking for crap below $100 which is all I can find on the internet.

This is a training sword - it's supposed to be wobbly and the S guard is actually supposed to be loose. I didn't have any issues with the blade being bent or rusted.I didn't get it with a case though, but I wouldn't have used it anyways.

I realize this is a training weapon, so I was not expecting top quality, but still I was slightly disapointed at the quality of this item.The handle guard was loose upon opening the package. This is actually a major problem because the Kung Fu form I have for this weapon involves using the handle guard in such a way that it being loose interferes with the form. I fixed this by tying some rope right up against it on the lower side. It's fine now, but I should not have had to do that.Also, the blade is much "floppier" than expected. It is more akin to a broad sword than what you would expect in a more power based weapon like this.I also noticed the blade is not continuously solid metal all the way down the handle. The handle appears to be made of two layers of metal with an open space between them. I have never seen a sword where this is the case. It's an obvious "money saving" technique.I guess you get what you pay for, and for 50 dollars, you shouldn't expect much.