Hey THX, thanks for the comments. I was a bit torn between doing a flashy sword or something that resembles better a real katana but after doing some research I found that Katanas are just not the flashy type, they are a lot more functional than artistic and that's why they tend to be a bit duller than other swords. Here is a picture showing the look I am trying to achieve. I dont want it as dull as this particular sword (which happens to be an antique), but not too far off...