After ordering the similar sword that comes with the sheath, I was generously upgraded to this sword due to the cheaper one being out of stock. I have no regrets about this as I am very pleased with this sword. It is a nice length (the cheaper model is a bit smaller) and when comparing pictures online, is much more faithful to the show. The included plaque is also nice, although do note that the 2 pegs the sword sits on were silver not gold like in the photos however this is not really an issue as the sword itself obviously blends in. Overall, I am very happy with this sword and recommend it to anyone choosing between this and the sword with the sheath.