Custom Made Katana by ShadowDancer Reviews

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How are the Handle and Fittings?

“This is my2nd custom Katana from Shadow Dancer and my 3rd Shadow Dancer katana in my collection. Every single option I chose was completed. Transitions are smooth The blade feels very balanced and sharp The wrap is very tight and the handle feels perfect in my hands. The staff at Swordis made this process super easy and hassle free. Thanks again guys.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

Christopher Da Cunha

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“I'm new to owning katanas so really don't have much in my experience to compare this katana to. Having said that, I'm really happy with the custom katana that I purchased from ShadowDancer. I wanted a katana with a water theme (just 'cuz), and though katanas with that theme are fairly common (I've seen many online from different companies) there were always elements to them that rubbed me the wrong way. So going the custom route allowed me to get pretty much exactly what I wanted. I went with S5 steel because, being relatively new, I wanted something that was durable. I will say that with the S5 steel I chose to have an etched hamon ('cuz generally hamon look cool), but after I made the purchase I kinda regretted it as I know etched hamon generally don't look all that good. But how ShadowDancer handled the etched hamon I think looks fantastic. Much better than I thought it could be. Really happy with the results of their work. Again, can't compare it to other katanas out there, but for me, this it very much the sword I wanted. Will note, pics I uploaded for this review are the ones ShadowDancer took before they sent the katana to me, not ones I took. They just took much better pictures of the katana than I could. But that's my katana and I'm very happy with it.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

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“This is my second ShadowDancer katana. After buying the bamboo production model I was satisfied and decided to go custom. Turnaround time for my katana was exactly as estimated per the website. The quality, fitment, and final appearance is exactly what I wanted and I couldnt be more satisfied. The saya fit iis snug and smooth. The handle is the absolute perfect size and diameter I was hoping for. I highly recommend checking out Shadow Dancer and the team at swordis!”

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Posted 3 months ago

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“Amazing sword for the price; and the customer service is top notch! Definitely would and probably will be buying again. Next time i'll probably spring for the buffalo horn parts, the saya became a little loose due to the temp changes but a quick shim had it fitting perfect. Best tuska-maki wrap of any sword I own even more expensive ones.”

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Posted 4 months ago