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Browse over 1,430 handmade katana swords, each hand-forged by experienced swordsmiths. Our collection spans 12 steel types — from entry-level 1045 carbon steel to premium tamahagane — across traditional, anime replica, and custom designs. Every katana ships free to the US with a 30-day return guarantee.
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1060 Carbon Steel
T10 Carbon Steel
600~750 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a full tang katana?

A full tang katana means the blade steel continues through the handle instead of stopping near the guard. This matters because the handle and blade are part of one continuous structure, which gives the sword better stability and durability than a partial tang or decorative-only construction. For collectors, full tang construction is also a useful sign that the sword was made with more serious build quality in mind. All TrueKatana swords are full tang, but buyers should still read each product page for steel type, blade length, sharpness, fittings, and intended use.

Are katanas legal in the US?

In general, owning a katana at home is legal in many parts of the United States, but laws can vary by state, city, age, transportation method, and public carry rules. Ownership is not the same as carrying a sword in public. California, New York, Texas, Florida, and other states may treat possession, open carry, concealed carry, and restricted locations differently. Before buying or transporting a katana, check your local laws and avoid carrying a metal sword in public unless you clearly understand the rules. TrueKatana products are best treated as collectibles or display items unless a product page says otherwise.

What is the difference between katana and samurai sword?

A katana is one specific type of Japanese sword. It usually has a curved, single-edged blade, a long grip for two-handed use, and a guard called a tsuba. “Samurai sword” is a broader phrase people use for swords associated with samurai culture. That can include katana, wakizashi, tanto, tachi, and other Japanese blade styles. In online shopping, many people use “katana” and “samurai sword” almost the same way, but they are not exactly identical. If you are buying one, focus less on the label and more on the details: blade type, steel, length, tang construction, edge condition, and intended use.

How to display a katana?

The safest and cleanest way to display a katana is with a proper sword stand, wall rack, or display case. Keep it away from moisture, direct sunlight, children, pets, and high-traffic areas where it could be knocked down. Many collectors display the katana in its saya, especially if the blade is sharp or carbon steel. If you display the blade unsheathed, make sure the room is dry and the blade is lightly oiled. For a traditional look, place the sword horizontally on a stand with the handle to the left or right depending on your display preference. The most important thing is stability and safe handling.

What are katanas made of?

Modern katana swords can be made from several types of steel. Common options include 1045 carbon steel, 1060 carbon steel, 1095 carbon steel, T10 tool steel, folded steel, Damascus-style steel, and sometimes tamahagane for higher-end traditional-style pieces. The fittings may include iron, brass, copper, alloy, wood, rayskin, cotton wrap, leather wrap, and a lacquered wooden saya. The best material depends on what you want from the sword. A display buyer may care more about polish and design, while a collector may look more closely at steel, heat treatment, hamon, and full tang construction. All TrueKatana swords are full tang, which is an important construction detail for buyers to know.

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Customer Reviews

Very pleased with this Katana purchase, excellent quality! I purchased a Wakizashi from truekatana a few months ago (also excellent quality) and knew I’d end up pairing it with a Katana that caught my eye. This model is exquisite, all components are well crafted with attention to detail that I’m still discovering. I cannot say enough good things about truekatana, the website design makes it easy to find the perfect sword, the ordering process is simple and easy, customer support is top notch, and shipment/tracking/delivery is a breeze! Stop thinking about it and just do it, find that perfect model and place your order, you’ll have no regrets, guaranteed!

Plum Blossom Tsuba T10 Carbon Steel Katana, Clay Tempered, Real Hamon & Brown Saya Plum Blossom Tsuba T10 Carbon Steel Katana, Clay Tempered, Real Hamon & Brown Saya Verified Purchase

The katana I recently purchased from TrueKatana was a thing of beauty! The timeframe on it was very reasonable and the engraving was a bit larger than I anticipated. The leather covered saya was exquisite and the steel was excellent.

The only concern was that I asked for the blade to be "ultral" sharpened.
We sell many katanas to martial artist competitors in Tameshigiri. Our katanas are usually rated by our BESS scale as 170 grams or less (As sharp as a double edged razor blade). We had asked for the "ultra" sharpness on this sword, but when tested, it came in at around 200 grams (closer to a single edged razor knife).
White Lion Blades
sales@whitelionblades.com

Samurai Tsuba T10 Carbon Steel Katana, Clay Tempered, Real Hamon & Dark Red Dragon Saya Samurai Tsuba T10 Carbon Steel Katana, Clay Tempered, Real Hamon & Dark Red Dragon Saya Verified Purchase

Hello and thank you for my recent order. I am very pleased with my purchase. From ordering online and the on time shipping and delivery date, to the product itself. The quality of everything, from the length, the weight, blade and attention to detail of the whole package was perfect. I can not thank you enough. This was the first time in a longtime I was completely impressed with a company and product overall. Respectfully, we hope this continues. We will be ordering from you again soon.
Thank you again.
Eric Severino

T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Hamon - Black Lacquer Saya Tiger Relief, Bronze Chrysanthemum Tsuba T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Hamon - Black Lacquer Saya Tiger Relief, Bronze Chrysanthemum Tsuba Verified Purchase

I’m extremely satisfied with my order. I ordered a higher end sword and it came fully sharpened and is extremely sturdy. This is my first katana, however I showed it to one of my friends that is a collector of swords and he too was very impressed with the quality of the katana that I received. I will definitely be buying another in the future!

Tiger Tsuba T10 Carbon Steel Katana, Clay Tempered, Real Hamon & Full Tang Tiger Tsuba T10 Carbon Steel Katana, Clay Tempered, Real Hamon & Full Tang Verified Purchase

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