Always wanted one of these and finally put the money down because I am a HUGE Cold Steel fan. This one is life size, sharp, balanced and the blade seems well made. It will be great for the wall and maybe a Sunday school lesson or two. It does however fall apart in the little details. It came with two nails that keep falling out. The are exactly where you grip the scabbard to draw the sword and you are likely to get stuck with them almost every time. The scabbard also has a white scratch down one side that is barely noticeable but distracting to any afficionado. Yes, it is ok, I can hang it on the wall in a different direction but it really comes in at the level of a $150 replica and not at a trophy price.