This is a sturdy weapon mounted with a Chinese-made blade made not generically but to our specifications. Lighter and much more durable than most, the blade on this weapon will LAST! Better balanced and able to pass the new stiffness requirements, this is an ideal weapon for beginners or for club use. Legal for any U.S. competition. It begins life as fairly light, and fairly well balanced. Comes complete with Russian/Chinese point (can be upgraded to French or German), guard, pad, socket, handle, pommel. Colors of pad and handle may vary.