With us, the sword was broken off after a short sword fighting. The breaking point above the batteries is already quasi einkonstuiert, above the grip region is the weakest point of the handle. We have preferred to strengthen the handle, rather than return the sword at our expense. In addition, the blade was so stiff that you could be extended only by extreme swinging. I have set on the occasion by flattening the plastic tabs that provide our children with the reasonable force. Meanwhile, it is useful, easy to handle for children through the small handle diameter. The lighting of the blade is the darkest lighting throughout the sword, the handle shines brighter at three other locations.