Hey for the record, just because amazon ships a sword for a seller, doesn’t mean it’s bad. There are some great swords on Amazon. MANY of the swords from Kult of Athena are sold on Amazon as well!

Example:

CAS Hanwei Swords Practical Katana Sword https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AQFOFI/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_UcLnFbF34E0XN

CAS Hanwei SH6000XPF Practical XL Katana https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AQJHOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OdLnFbCEDR067

Cold Steel 88BKW Katana, Ray Skin Handle, Wood Scabbard, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q9GCTI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AeLnFbD54MYJ9

Cold Steel Warrior Series Katana Samurai Sword with Ray Skin Handle, Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard, Black Braid Cord and Brass Menuki, Wakizashi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WAJ9NM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3iLnFbGYB2AXE

I’ve purchased some great swords on amazon.

Watch some of Mathew Jensen’s videos on YouTube for some interesting sword reviews! You will learn a lot. He tested most brands on his channel. What you buy should be based on what you plan on using it for. There are all around balanced swords that can do everything pretty good, and specialized swords that are great at 1 area such as tatami Mat cutting.

Here is his video answering the question of what sword to buy (and price ranges) https://youtu.be/_n7RO6Lu62E

I would suggest Kult of Athena as well, but also see if the same sword is on amazon lol