I looked all over for an authentic to scale katana for my akame cosplay and boy did I nail the authentic part... I totally love it! Unfortunately I had planned on taking it to a convention but there is a risk of harming others with it because even though it is dulled the end is pointy, and could potentially be dangerous. This is a real katana with a dulled blade and it could be really dangerous if you tripped and fell with it unsheathed. Kids please don't buy this! Also there is a weird wax thing on the blade from the sheath's inside and seeing it says "Poison Steel Blade" it might not be the best idea to touch it having seen the show. Amazing quality though and I'm definitely going to get some sweet pictures and then hang it on the wall.