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• Ioan Haoll

  So a few months ago I randomly fell into this rabbit hole of One Piece collectibles after rewatching the Wano arc. I’ve always been obsessed with Zoro’s swords, but when I found out you could actually buy near-perfect replicas, I couldn’t resist. I ordered one that looked like Sandai Kitetsu and, man, when it arrived I was stunned. The handle wrapping, the curve of the blade, even the scabbard details—everything looked way more authentic than I expected for the price. It’s not sharp (thankfully), but it still feels powerful to hold. It’s weird, but having it on my shelf kind of makes me feel like part of the crew, like some small reminder of all those battles and crazy moments. Honestly, I just wanted something that connects me to the energy of the show, and this nailed it. Anyone else here tried collecting these? I’m thinking about getting Law’s Kikoku next just for the contrast in design.

  Oct 18th, 4:48 am
• Ioan Haoll

  It’s funny how collecting things sometimes turns into this little gamble between excitement and regret. You never really know if what shows up will match the picture, or if it’ll hit that emotional spark you imagined. But when it does, it’s like winning a tiny lottery — something that feels both random and strangely meaningful. There’s always that rush when you open the box for the first time, hoping the real thing captures what your mind already fell in love with.

  Oct 20th, 5:15 am
• Ioan Haoll

  I totally get that feeling. I bought a few replicas last year, mostly because I wanted something to display behind my setup during streams. The first one I grabbed was Zoro’s Enma, and I was blown away by the craftsmanship. It’s not like those cheap plastic props — it actually has weight and balance. The purple color on the handle and the engraving along the blade are so close to what you see in the anime. I even started building small wooden stands for them, so now they look like a proper collection. If you plan on adding Law’s Kikoku, make sure you check the length first — that one’s massive and needs extra space for display. I got mine from https://mini-katana.ca/collections/one-piece-katana/, which has a pretty good range if you’re after specific characters’ swords. Not all of them are full steel, some are carbon or aluminum, so it depends if you want realism or just aesthetics. One tip: keep them away from direct sunlight or they’ll fade over time. Also, don’t hang them by the handle — the wrapping can loosen. I learned that the hard way when my Shusui replica slipped out of the mount and left a dent on the floor. Still, it’s kind of cool how something as simple as a replica sword can carry so much character energy. Every time I look at them, I can almost hear Zoro yelling mid-fight.

  Oct 28th, 4:14 am