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Hand Forged Katana
# 501846
This affordable sword features a hand forged 1045 carbon steel blade that is razor sharp. Includes a display stand and a fabric lined storage box that’s covered with faux silk. A great set for the...$99.95 -
Kagemusha Crimson Katana
# 600997
This blood red Kagemusha Crimson katana is entirely hand made using traditional materials and processes and is as beautiful in the hand as it is to the eye. The differential heat treatment of the...$164.95 -
Hattori Hanzo Bride Sword
# 501699
Featured in the hit movie Kill Bill, this great sword features a hand forged 1045 carbon steel blade that is razor sharp. Also features a real ray skin handle wrapped in genuine leather and a...$164.95 -
Warrior Sword
# 501709
This massive sword is a modern take on the historical naginata. Naginatas are traditional Japanese pole weapons with a long handle and curved blade at the tip. This version is a Bistento style and...$119.95 -
Red Damascus Katana
# 501420
This katana features a very unique Damascus steel blade that has been colored a stunning coppery red color. Features real ray skin grip, traditional cotton wrap and solid metal tsuba. Includes...$179.95
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Steel That Earns Its Keep
A katana is not a myth dressed up as a blade. It is folded steel, worked hot and cold until the edge holds a temper the spine cannot, a design built by smiths who had one job and did it for centuries. What separates a good one from a wall hanger comes down to three things: the steel, the temper line, and the fit between blade and handle. We build to that standard, not to a costume rack's idea of what looks sharp in a photograph.
Our samurai and Asian sword line runs from full tang katana meant to be handled and maintained to display pieces built for the wall, wakizashi and tanto rounding out the set for anyone building a proper collection rather than a single piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for in a real samurai sword?
Full tang construction first, the blade should run the length of the handle in one piece, not a stub welded on. After that, check the steel, high carbon steel holds an edge and takes a temper line, stainless mostly does not.
What is a hamon, and does it matter?
The hamon is the visible line where differential hardening meets the blade, hard edge against a softer spine. A genuine hamon comes from the heat treatment itself, not an acid etch, and it is one of the clearest signs of real construction versus a display knockoff.
Is a katana practical to maintain, or is it high upkeep?
Not much upkeep, provided it is done right. A light coat of oil, a soft cloth, and keeping the blade dry after handling covers most of it. Left dry and neglected, any carbon steel blade will rust.
What is the difference between a katana, wakizashi, and tanto?
Length, mostly. The katana runs long for a two handed draw and cut, the wakizashi is a shorter companion blade, and the tanto is a fixed blade dagger, all three traditionally carried together by the same warrior class.
Where can I buy an authentic samurai sword?
Right here. Our samurai and Asian sword collection covers full tang katana, wakizashi, and tanto built for handling, display, and everything between.
