I myself love my new saber, while the processing did take longer than estimated, I already expected a delay with recent events. Now I haven't had any chance to test the strength of the blade, but the brightness and colors are AMAZING, even through the material of the heavy-duty blade. So far my overall experience was very entertaining and wholesome, had some neighbors come out and check it out as well as a few kids who were in awe. (The pic was to show a friend the new saber)