See this is what I don't get. Someone buys one of those cheap ass swords sold in storefronts for less then $100 and then they use it hoping to slice or stab someone when they really need something with a real bite. If your going to use a sword to defend your house at least make the attempt to find one that will do the job. There is a company that makes a tactical wakazashi blade for about $187.00 and it can cut just like the real deal.