I purchased this online last year. I used it a few times for mock sword fights, and it has some dents and scratches. I've stored it since then. It's a soft, lightweight board, so it may break if subjected to strong impacts. The blade is non-removable and fixed. The blade is entirely made of wood, and the handle seems to be made of a material like styrofoam, sandwiched between wooden boards on the outside. Thank you.