It is different in the hand and is well balanced differently but when used immediately off a wooden handle (Logical).
Can not really say where to start, very good cut, perfect workmanship and me it seems so as if I train more so, probably due to the different weight distribution.
If you take it for the first time in the hand to get himself as one holds a toy in his hand - as I said 20 years only wooden handles. The impression of a toy vanishes after the first shock, in my enthusiasm went wide.
Have since tried cheaper with fiberglass handle and have to say - the same as with wood, if you have to spend a few euros more something sensible wants.
I recommend any of the so toying, he should bring these. If only she is trying out who she is not the she can give away or sell. However, I've been buying not even regret (and have paid more than Amazon offered)