Knight’s Collection – Grandmaster’s Cat School Sword
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$225.99
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- Blade
- 1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 41 5/8"
- Weight
- 3 lbs 7 oz
- Brand
- Knight's Collection
Overview
Knight's Collection - Grandmaster's Cat School Sword
Inspired by the Grandmaster's Wolven Sword and the swords of the Cat School in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, this sword is no plain wallhanger or cosplay prop but is instead a fully functional fantasy sword not only can cut and slice targets, but do so with agility and speed. Its point of balance is only about an inch forward of the guard so the whole sword pivots on a dime with ease and can accelerate and rapidly reverse direction and flow under control. It does all this while looking gorgeous in its design and execution making it an ideal sword for collectors and enthusiasts who want a lively sword to anchor their collection and one that not only looks great on display, but can then seamlessly go outdoors for a bottle and tatami cutting session to hone one's skills.
The 30.5 inch blade is sharp right from the box and well-tempered. Crafted from 1065 high carbon steel it has the necessary flex to function as a real sword unlike more brittle stainless steel wall hangers. The complex ring-hilt guard and pommel are finely cast from steel and the 7 inch long grip with a cord wrap gives its bearer a sure grip with plenty of cutting leverage. Paired with the sword is a wooden scabbard with a finished binding of stitched faux leather and a metal protective chape.
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the swords of the Cat School are designed to reflect the fast, aggressive fighting style associated with the elusive School of the Cat. Both the steel and silver variants feature sleek, narrow blades with elegant curves and finely detailed crossguards that give them a more refined and agile appearance compared to the heavier-looking gear of other witcher schools. The Cat School swords emphasize speed, precision, and lethal efficiency, complementing armor sets that favor mobility and quick strikes over brute force. Their polished fittings, feline-inspired motifs, and balanced proportions make them some of the most visually distinctive witcher weapons in the game. Players often associate the Cat School swords with an acrobatic combat style focused on rapid attacks, evasive movement, and critical hits, perfectly matching the reputation of the Cat School’s witchers as deadly and unpredictable swordsmen.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Knight's Collection
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 41 5/8"
- Blade Length
- 30 9/16"
- Blade
- 1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lbs 7 oz
- P.O.B.
- 1 1/8"
- Thickness
- 5.8 mm - 3 mm
- Width
- 44 mm
- Grip Length
- 7"
- Country of Origin
- China
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The Maker
Knight's Collection
The knightly spirit of the Middle Ages is within reach and in your hands with the Knight’s Collection series of swords. These are real, durable and battle-ready swords fit for target cutting right out of the box at a great entry price!
Crafted with balance and practical usability in mind, these sharp-edged blades are forged with tempered 1045 or 1060 high carbon steel. Solid, full tang construction makes these practical cutters a fine starting point for a beginner or a great way to pad out a collection for the seasoned tatami-slicing enthusiast.
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Great look and feel to this sword. A bit difficult to unsheathe, but that’s probably an easy fix with some slight modifications to the scabbard.
This sword is excellent. It’s a real bargain at this price.
It has the best scabbard fit of any European sword I own. Tight enough to keep a confidence inspiring grip on the blade while still allowing a smooth, easy draw. Mine has no rattle at all. I mean zero rattle.
The castings look pretty good, the guard looks great, and the waxed cord is tight and gives a secure grip. It feels significantly lighter than the listed weight and the balance is fantastic.
The blade is the star of the show. The grind and polish are excellent at this price. The edge is extremely sharp and everything looks even and symmetrical.
This sword is a lot nicer than the price would suggest. This is the 2nd Knight’s Collection sword for me. They’re definitely worth the asking price.
If you’re interested in a fun, functional sword at a bargain price you can’t beat the Knight’s Collection at KOA!
So I just reviewed the Wolf Head Monster Slaying Sword, which is way more of a feline head pommel than a wolf, from their Knights Collection and loved it so much I decided to try their Grandmasters Cat sword because I love double ring crossguards, especially when they combine them with the Witchers classic crossguards. It came well packaged and undamaged . The first thing I always do when I inspect a new sword is start at the pommel and work my way up. The peen looked good with no visible hammer marks and the wheel pommel was straight. The waxed leather on the hilt was tight and nice to the feel just like on the other model. That’s when I hit the first problem. The steel spacer in the center of the hilt was quite loose. Not a huge issue in itself. Movin’ on up, I check the crossguard for straightness and it was, and fitted nicely as well. Above it is the hand guard rings, of which there are two, one of my favorite features on this particular model over other distributors versions. However, we hit another problem, as both of mine looked like they’d taken a hit and were bent downward. Not a lot, but it is noticeable and yet another fix. I should mention, I do repairs on swords often, as I am an active HEMA and fencing member as well as a Witcher nerd! So I have all the tools and gear I need to do these little fixes. Getting up to the blade, it was nice and true , but very curiously not sharp enough to cut a pool noodle, unlike the other model, which came very sharp even without KoA’s sharpening service. Looking down the blade , the gap in between the blade and guard isn’t bad at all, but someone had apparently decided to put glue, not epoxy of any kind, down in ..some of it. Something I myself would do , just better than that , and with a good material, as do a lot of other people , to keep water from getting down in there. The 1065 blade is a bit wider in the profile than the Wolf feline head version, which I actually like. The only issue is on the thinner model you get a nice double fuller, and on this wider blade where it would look especially nice, it’s only single. Again, don’t hold that against it, just an interesting note I made. Because of this, and the weight of the crossguard , it feels very lively and quick, despite its heavier weight. Another thing I noticed about this particular sword was that the blade didn’t come with any oil or the plastic sleeve you usually get on the Longuan swords. It’s not an issue since there was no rust on the blade, just a weird observation. You get a wood core scabbard with this sword as well, but it only comes with one steel fitting and it’s on the point of the scabbard . Once again, the fact you get a scabbard with any sword in the budget price range still amazes me and is greatly appreciated. The vinyl leather is well stitched and tight for the most part except right near that tip where it’s only a bit loose. I actually don’t mind the fake leather on these Longuan China swords because it’s one of their genius ways to cut costs where to me, it doesn’t matter as long as that cost cutting goes into something that DOES matter to me, such as a good peened pommel and properly spring hardened blade. Now, of course I contacted Kult of Athena about these issues and they offered to replace the sword or to get a refund and to this day , remain one of the best companies for customer service. I also asked them if they were going to grade this as lower munitions grade sword they sometimes offer, would they just sell it to me at a discount and me fix it. They did indeed give me an almost 12 percent discount which I did appreciate as well. While I would genuinely love to give this one a 5 star like I did the Wolf Feline Monster Slaying Sword, I just can’t. This may have just been a weird fluke that slipped past their QC. After some work I’ll update if it lets me and we’ll take another look! Hope this helps!