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Shikoto Tigerwood Katana
# 501840
Tigerwood (also known as Brazilian Koa, Congo wood, African Walnut, Courbaril, Bototo, Zorrowood, and Muiracatiara) is a warm wood with a beautiful contrasting striped grain. This is a full-tang...$459.95 -
Autumn Leaf Katana
# 501853
The symbolism of the ginkgo leaf for longevity is about as ancient as the tree itself, along with the nature of duality. This Autumn Leaf Katana embodies both of these contrasting metaphors of...$444.95 -
Winter Sun Katana
# 501852
The macaque (Japanese snow monkeys) know survival requires communal support. This Winter Sun Katana mirrors the cold reality of the darkest days of the year on the tsuba (guard) and menuki. The...$444.95 -
Fletching Katana
# 501854
Until the introduction of firearms, the lethal power of archery revered in Japanese culture holds even to this day. Tales of great feats of samurai archers are celebrated in the 21st century. A...$484.95 -
Hana Katana
# 501856
A simple design may be associated by some as a lack of sophistication but such is not the case with the Hana Katana from Dragon King. The Hana Katana embodies power, form and function in the simplest...$448.95 -
Spring Sakura Katana
# 501851
The sakura, or cherry blossom, explodes brilliantly and gorgeously in the Spring but soon falls. History teaches us there was no greater glory for a samurai warrior than to fall in battle in a field...$444.95 -
Imperial Katana Emperor Series
# 501251
Cold Steel uses only traditional materials for the fittings of their Japanese Imperial Japanese Katana. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar) and Kashira (pommel) are expertly made and finely crafted...$499.95
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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.
