I purchased this item, which is said to be a Sendai rod. When assembled, it's about 4.40 meters long. I thought it was unusual to find a bamboo rod with a reel seat, and I bought it hoping it would be good for sea fishing, but I think it's probably a rod for carp fishing. I've used it 2 or 3 times. There don't seem to be any particular problems, but some of the joints are stiff. I don't think there are any cracks or breaks, but there is a chip in one of the joint areas (see the last photo). This isn't a custom-made item, and I bought it used, so I don't know its authenticity. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing. It may take a little time to ship.