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Discover the allure and craftsmanship of the Katana, a symbol of honor and tradition that transcends time. Each Katana on our site is meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring an authentic piece that embodies the spirit of the samurai. Whether you're an avid collector or a passionate enthusiast, our selection offers something for everyone, from beautifully adorned blades to elegantly simple designs. Imagine holding a piece of history in your hands, feeling the perfect balance and sharp edge that define the Katana's legendary reputation. Our Katanas are not just swords; they are works of art that inspire and captivate. Experience the unmatched quality and exquisite detail of our Katanas, perfect for display, practice, or as a unique gift. Join our community of Katana enthusiasts and bring home a masterpiece that tells a story of courage, precision, and timeless elegance. Explore our collection today and find the perfect Katana that speaks to your soul.

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Handmade Katana With Folded Melaleuca Steel blade
Handmade Katana With Folded Melaleuca Steel blade
2 Reviews
219.00 USD
ON SALE! 30% OFF
Was: 309.00 USD
Handcrafted Katana With Folded Melaleuca Steel Blade And Hand-painted Saya
Handcrafted Katana With Folded Melaleuca Steel Blade And Hand-painted Saya
289.00 USD
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Was: 409.00 USD
Handmade Folded Melaleuca Steel Katana With Dragon Themed Tsuba
Handmade Folded Melaleuca Steel Katana With Dragon Themed Tsuba
219.00 USD
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Was: 309.00 USD
Handcrafted Luxury Damascus Steel Katana With Pearl Rayskin Saya
Handcrafted Luxury Damascus Steel Katana With Pearl Rayskin Saya
609.00 USD
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Was: 869.00 USD
Authentic Japanese Katana Damascus Steel Hand Forged Sturdy Tactical Swords
Authentic Japanese Katana Damascus Steel Hand Forged Sturdy Tactical Swords
5 Reviews
615.00 USD
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Was: 769.00 USD
Daisho Set, Katana Sword Set - Katana & Wakizashi Sword High Manganese Steel With Blue Blade
Daisho Set, Katana Sword Set - Katana & Wakizashi Sword High Manganese Steel With Blue Blade
4 Reviews
359.00 USD
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Was: 449.00 USD
Real Hamon Japanese Daisho Set Shirasaya Katana, Wakizashi And Tanto Sword Without Tsuba 3 Set
Real Hamon Japanese Daisho Set Shirasaya Katana, Wakizashi And Tanto Sword Without Tsuba 3 Set
11 Reviews
459.00 USD
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Was: 569.00 USD
Roronoa Zoro Katana Sword Four Set Replica: Shusui, Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu And Yubashiri Set
Roronoa Zoro Katana Sword Four Set Replica: Shusui, Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu And Yubashiri Set
34 Reviews
409.00 USD
ON SALE! 25% OFF
Was: 549.00 USD
High-performance Real Hamon Japanese Katana Sword
High-performance Real Hamon Japanese Katana Sword
829.00 USD
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Was: 1,039.00 USD
High-performance Japanese Samurai Sword Real Hamon
High-performance Japanese Samurai Sword Real Hamon
9 Reviews
329.00 USD
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Was: 409.00 USD
High-performance Japanese Katana Sword Primary Tamahagane Steel
High-performance Japanese Katana Sword Primary Tamahagane Steel
8 Reviews
779.00 USD
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Was: 979.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Black Saya
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Black Saya
1 Reviews
309.00 USD
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Was: 389.00 USD
High-performance Handcrafted Katana Sword With Ebony Handle And Scabbrad
High-performance Handcrafted Katana Sword With Ebony Handle And Scabbrad
449.00 USD
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Was: 559.00 USD
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Undead Cut Katana Replica 1095 Carbon Steel With Red Blade
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Undead Cut Katana Replica 1095 Carbon Steel With Red Blade
1 Reviews
229.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 289.00 USD
Roronoa Zoro Katana, Yama Enma, Trafalgar D Water Law Anime Sword
Roronoa Zoro Katana, Yama Enma, Trafalgar D Water Law Anime Sword
1 Reviews
189.00 USD
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Was: 259.00 USD
Handmade Full Tang Japanese Katana Sword 1095 Carbon Steel With Blue Scabbard
Handmade Full Tang Japanese Katana Sword 1095 Carbon Steel With Blue Scabbard
169.00 USD
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Was: 209.00 USD
Tactical Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Full Tang With Black Scabbard
Tactical Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Full Tang With Black Scabbard
199.00 USD
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Was: 239.00 USD
Wwii Japanese Army Type 98 Nco Shin-gunto Sword
Wwii Japanese Army Type 98 Nco Shin-gunto Sword
18 Reviews
199.00 USD
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Was: 249.00 USD
Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword With Brown Leather Scabbard
Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword With Brown Leather Scabbard
1 Reviews
189.00 USD
ON SALE! 15% OFF
Was: 219.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon With White Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon With White Scabbard
4 Reviews
249.00 USD
ON SALE! 15% OFF
Was: 289.00 USD
Handmade Modern Tactical Katana Sword Spring Steel With Black Leather Scabbard
Handmade Modern Tactical Katana Sword Spring Steel With Black Leather Scabbard
1 Reviews
159.00 USD
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Was: 189.00 USD
Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana, Shadows Die Twice Purple Sword
Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana, Shadows Die Twice Purple Sword
4 Reviews
199.00 USD
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Was: 249.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon
11 Reviews
169.00 USD
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Was: 209.00 USD
Kurosaki Ichigo's Tensa Zangetsu Bleach Anime Sword
Kurosaki Ichigo's Tensa Zangetsu Bleach Anime Sword
13 Reviews
159.00 USD
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Was: 199.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Golden Blade And Leopard Tsuba
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Golden Blade And Leopard Tsuba
9 Reviews
179.00 USD
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Was: 219.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Blade And Tiger Tsuba
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Blade And Tiger Tsuba
5 Reviews
179.00 USD
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Was: 219.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Crimson Red Blade
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Crimson Red Blade
8 Reviews
209.00 USD
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Was: 259.00 USD
Handmade Luffy's Sword, Nidai Kitetsu Katana One Piece
Handmade Luffy's Sword, Nidai Kitetsu Katana One Piece
8 Reviews
179.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 219.00 USD
Handmade Hattori Hanzo Kill Bill O-ren's Shirasaya Katana Sword
Handmade Hattori Hanzo Kill Bill O-ren's Shirasaya Katana Sword
13 Reviews
179.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 219.00 USD
Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana Full Tang With Purple Blade
Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana Full Tang With Purple Blade
3 Reviews
219.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 279.00 USD
One Piece Trafalgar Law's Sword - Kikoku
One Piece Trafalgar Law's Sword - Kikoku
6 Reviews
159.00 USD
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Was: 199.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword High Manganese Steel With Black Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword High Manganese Steel With Black Scabbard
22 Reviews
159.00 USD
ON SALE! 15% OFF
Was: 189.00 USD
Kanao Tsuyuri's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Kanao Tsuyuri's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
139.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 169.00 USD
Shinobu Kocho's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Shinobu Kocho's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
8 Reviews
139.00 USD
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Was: 169.00 USD
Muichiro Tokito's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Muichiro Tokito's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
8 Reviews
139.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 169.00 USD
Mitsuri Kanroji's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Mitsuri Kanroji's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
6 Reviews
139.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 169.00 USD
Kamado Tanjiro's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Kamado Tanjiro's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
28 Reviews
139.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 169.00 USD
Zenitsu Agatsuma's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Zenitsu Agatsuma's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
17 Reviews
139.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 169.00 USD
Giyu Tomioka's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Giyu Tomioka's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
12 Reviews
139.00 USD
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Was: 169.00 USD
Sanemi Shinazugawa's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Sanemi Shinazugawa's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
20 Reviews
139.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 169.00 USD
Tanjiro Kagura Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Tanjiro Kagura Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
26 Reviews
139.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 169.00 USD
Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
69 Reviews
139.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 169.00 USD
Kokushibo Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Kokushibo Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
15 Reviews
139.00 USD
ON SALE! 20% OFF
Was: 169.00 USD
High-performance Battle Ready Japanese Katana Sword Tamahagane Steel
High-performance Battle Ready Japanese Katana Sword Tamahagane Steel
3,209.00 USD
ON SALE! 10% OFF
Was: 3,569.00 USD
High-end Battle Ready Japanese Samurai Sword Tamahagane Steel
High-end Battle Ready Japanese Samurai Sword Tamahagane Steel
3,209.00 USD
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Was: 3,569.00 USD
High-end Battle Ready Japanese Katana Sword Tamahagane Steel
High-end Battle Ready Japanese Katana Sword Tamahagane Steel
3,209.00 USD
ON SALE! 10% OFF
Was: 3,569.00 USD
High-performance Battle Ready Japanese Katana Sword Tamahagane Steel
High-performance Battle Ready Japanese Katana Sword Tamahagane Steel
1 Reviews
4,209.00 USD
ON SALE! 10% OFF
Was: 4,679.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword T10 Carbon Steel
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword T10 Carbon Steel
359.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword 1090 Carbon Steel
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword 1090 Carbon Steel
229.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Silver Saya
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Silver Saya
229.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Damascus Steel
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Damascus Steel
599.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Melaleuca Steel
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Melaleuca Steel
419.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Blade
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Blade
209.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Dark Red Saya
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Dark Red Saya
229.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Black Blade
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Black Blade
359.00 USD

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Customer Reviews

Rian Youngs Michigan, United States
Dec 02, 2024 14:35

shipping was pretty fast. and its a pretty good quality katana

Tanjiro Kagura Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Tanjiro Kagura Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Kaylee Diem Doan California, United States
Dec 01, 2024 13:53

Absolutely starstruck by how cool this katana was. I hope my boyfriend loves this gift for christmas :)

Handmade Luffy's Sword, Nidai Kitetsu Katana One Piece Handmade Luffy's Sword, Nidai Kitetsu Katana One Piece
Fisayomi Akinlofa British Columbia, Canada
Nov 23, 2024 20:00

Good swords, good display quality, decent cutting quality. Fun to use overall.

Roronoa Zoro Katana Sword Four Set Replica: Shusui, Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu And Yubashiri Set Roronoa Zoro Katana Sword Four Set Replica: Shusui, Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu And Yubashiri Set
Steven Blohm New Jersey, United States
Nov 14, 2024 12:07

Very high quality katana and customer service was very good . Will absolutely be buying from you guys again in the future

Handmade Katana With Folded Melaleuca Steel blade Handmade Katana With Folded Melaleuca Steel blade
Shana Macnair Florida, United States
Nov 05, 2024 12:09

Shipped fast. It’s a beautiful Katana. My daughter added a Katana to her birthday wishlist and said I could only get it for True Katana. Hopefully she loves it.

Kokushibo Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Kokushibo Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Hemi Dehar Manawatu-wanganui, New Zealand
Oct 23, 2024 18:38

I fell in love with my katana as soon as I saw and held it in my hands. I live in New Zealand so was expecting it to take awhile to arrive. But when it came in the mail within 7 days I was so happy . Would absolutely recommend buying from True katana . I will definitely be buying more from true katana. Thanks again

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon
Jack Blessner Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 14, 2024 19:06

This sword came out a lot better than I thought it would the sword is amazing and the hamon is very nice and well made only 1 things as you can see the saya does not match up as perfect as in the pics but is still very nice but overall love it and will be buying again

High-performance Japanese Samurai Sword Real Hamon High-performance Japanese Samurai Sword Real Hamon
Ken Takamure Indiana, United States
Oct 13, 2024 10:01

The sword arrived less than 15 days, very fast shipping. The sword is very sturdy and the quality is great, for the price!! The edge is not very sharp, which is okay. It is very unfortunate that the blade and tsuka cannot be disassembled for maintenance. That would be my only compliment

Wwii Japanese Army Type 98 Nco Shin-gunto Sword Wwii Japanese Army Type 98 Nco Shin-gunto Sword
David Hernandez Jr North Carolina, United States
Sep 22, 2024 07:50

I love the craftsmanship of the sword. It be the best gift for my nephew. Thanks

Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
David Christensen California, United States
Sep 18, 2024 13:50

No buyers remorse for me. I got what I wanted at a price that I could afford. A beautiful work of art and just as dangerous as it is pretty to look at. Thank you for the privilege of doing business with you True Katana.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon
John Hill Jr Michigan, United States
Sep 18, 2024 11:44

Great product! Very well made, and amazing attention to detail. It came sooner than expected, very happy with this product, would certainly order again.

Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Alejandro Ramirez Alabama, United States
Sep 14, 2024 17:13

Absolutely loved the katana! Will definitely buy in the future!

Zenitsu Agatsuma's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Zenitsu Agatsuma's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Martina Juhlin Skane, Sweden
Sep 13, 2024 05:11

Beautiful and heavy katana r
Very fast shipping to Sweden r
Have In mind about 400 sv kronor in tax when delivered r
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You should buy from here it’s safe ♥️

Tanjiro Kagura Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Tanjiro Kagura Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Riley O'day Indiana, United States
Sep 12, 2024 13:46

The sword is in great condition, but I never received the holder that I ordered with it. Will that still be shipped to me?

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Golden Blade And Leopard Tsuba Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Golden Blade And Leopard Tsuba
Matěj Křížek Pardubicky, Czech Republic
Aug 31, 2024 00:54

The quality is very good but the blade could be more sharp

Kamado Tanjiro's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Kamado Tanjiro's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Deperrois Maxence Neuchatel, Switzerland
Aug 28, 2024 11:59

Order arrived rapidly and in perfect condition. Quality is outstanding. Very very good service in all aspects!

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon
Evan Wood Colorado, United States
Aug 25, 2024 14:36

Very pretty extremely well detailed, a perfect wall display

Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana, Shadows Die Twice Purple Sword Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana, Shadows Die Twice Purple Sword
Kory Smith Ohio, United States
Aug 15, 2024 13:07

I didn't get any shipping notifications, but the sword got here in a timely fashion and is amazing.

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Kjell Thompson Utah, United States
Aug 08, 2024 14:37

Shipped fast and looks great! Minus 1 star cause tsuba wore a hole through the side and scratched/chipped some paint off. Besides that I’m very pleased

Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Jason Rodriguez Texas, United States
Aug 04, 2024 15:51

Came in fairly quick considering where it was shipping from. Blade was oiled nicely upon arrival. The tsuba was a bit scratched but other than that it was exactly what I ordered.

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FAQs

A katana is a japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. 


The katana is generally defined as the standard-sized, moderately curved Japanese sword with a blade length greater than 23.86 inches. It is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands.


Western historians have said that the katana was among the finest cutting weapons in world military history. 

Having a regular cleaning routine in place is key to maintaining your katana. 


You can purchase a traditional sword cleaning kit that will have everything you need. There are three steps: removing oil, polishing the blade, and oiling the blade. 


Using a sheet of rice paper from the kit or soft cotton cloth, remove any oil that is still on the blade from the previous maintenance. Take the powder ball and tap it lightly against the blade about every two inches or so along its length. Take a fresh piece of rice paper and rub the powder over the blade to polish it. Do this until both sides of the blade have been polished and the powder completely removed. Take the bottle of oil and apply a few drops along the length of the blade on each side. Use a fresh piece of rice paper to spread the oil evenly on the blade.

The most iconic and well known of all the Samurai swords; the katana is distinguished by its long blade and handle that is made to accommodate two hands and strike from a large distance. It has a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard. The katana has a set of dimensions that separate it from other samurai swords. A traditional katana will measure 3 to 4 feet in total length, with the hilt taking up one-fourth of the total and a characteristic curvature of more or less than 1 inch. 

A full tang katana is the sword where the tang extends to almost the whole length of the handle, which makes the blade and the handle the same piece of metal. This gives to the sword certain rigidity and makes it a very solid piece to enjoy.


Full Tang katanas are handmade swords. They can be made of various stainless-steel types according to the Carbon Concentration. The forging is the essential part of the production because it allows the samurai sword to be solid and relatively light. Commonly, the piece of metal is repeatedly heated by fire and hammered while the metal is being folded. The mounting of the different parts is a very delicate operation that has its origins deep in the Japanese civilization. Samurai are used to cherish their Katanas as their trusted partners, and they handle them with love and care. 

Clay tempered katana are swords made according to a particular process of blade reinforcement. During the forging, there are steps to go through involving several steps and some compounds mixture, used by the entire swords forger, yet each has its own formula. The compound mixture is none but Clay recipe that each forger has a secret ingredients list. Clay tempering is supposed to be an art more than a sword works. Clay tempered katanas are said to be more resistant and durable. Clay treatment must be operated by professionals to be efficient. Also, each steel type is supposed to be responsive to different clay compositions. 


Traditionally, Carbon Steel is obtained by firing up a particular type of charcoal within a Clay Tub for approximately 72 hours. Iron powder should be added at determined amounts to associate appropriate quantity of Carbon. At the end, the obtained Steel is Stainless; its solidity depends on the amount of Carbon that associates to Iron. The steel obtained is referred to by four digits number which designates Carbon by the two first digits and the percentage of Carbon within the steel. Thus, 1045 Carbon steel refers to Carbon steel material that contains 0.45% Carbon fraction. It is called Medium Carbon Steel as well because that carbon concentration is the minimal required for the Steel to be used for industrial purposes; there are lower concentrations of carbon, but the materials are not suited for industrial use. 1045 Carbon Steel is suited for making katanas because it is cheaper than the other materials used for this industry. It is softer and easily forged. The proper application of the hardening techniques and the Clay treatment, certainly produce amazing steel that can be forged in real pieces of arts.


1060 Carbon Steel is a high carbon steel. The number 1060 refers to a material made of an alloy of Iron with a Carbon tenor of about 0.60%. Other elements can be found mixed to this alloy, but their tenors are not very significant. 1060 Carbon Steel Is harder than 1045 Carbon Steel; this property makes this steel harder to forge. The high Caron tenor makes the 1060 Steel more durable, but it is not high enough to compromise its pliability. The swords made of 1060 Carbon Steel keep their edges sharp longer and they are more expensive. It is the favorite steel material of famous swords companies.


1060 Carbon Steel katanas inherit the durability and the hardness of the steel material. 1060 Carbon Steel Katanas require more effort to produce. The edge is durable, and the sharpness lasts longer. It is more resistant to corrosion and oxidation and therefore requires less maintenance processing than the 1045 Katanas. Though, it is very important to clean the blade and polish it after every extensive use to ensure the durability and the sharpness, and to keep the edge healthy. 1060 Carbon Steel Katanas are expected to be heavier than those made of 1045 Carbon Steel, because of the steel properties. These Katanas create curves while being forged. This is the property of high and medium Carbon Steels: they keep a certain softness which makes them to develop ideal curves  during the clay tempering processes and folding operation. The differential hardening and the folding operations, which are meant to harden the blade can increase the weight of the piece; this situation is handled by an aesthetically implanted blood groove that help eliminate the extra weight but keep the resulting spine from the differential Clay Tempering process.


1060 Carbon Steel Katanas have the medium rank between 1045 and 1095 Carbon Steel Katanas. It appears that they are appreciated for their durability, their hardness and for their affordable price if compared to properties. The easiness of forging reduces dramatically the price of the 11060 swords and makes them very popular.


1060 carbon steel katana is customizable from the forging to the mounting processes. You can chose the Hamon type, the sharpness of the edge, the hardening type and even the forging process. 1060 Carbon steel is hard steel but it is susceptible to hand forging, special press mechanical devices and to milling by dedicated machinery. Opting for 1060 Carbon Steel material is to choose low price material that can be forged into resistant and valuable pieces.

1095 Carbon steel is carbon steel that contains 0.95% of Carbon. Actually, it is called very high carbon steel. This carbon percentage results in hard steel, which is hardly forged by hands. The heat treatment must be conducted delicately because the carbon tends to leak at a certain temperature and if improperly heat treated.


?Heat treatment is to be operated very carefully because it is a delicate operation: improper treatment can result in loss of the carbon fraction and therefore the non-obtaining of the martensite, which can result in the loss of the whole material. The 1095 Carbon Steel comes to be softer than the Stainless Steel, yet it is easier to handle, durable, and more resistant. But among the Carbon Steels, 1095 is the hardest and perhaps the best choice for making swords intended to last longer while being roughly and frequently used.


The Carbon element makes the obtained steel relatively resistant to oxidation even if it has no chromium to be considered stainless. Although, the acquired durability which excels the durability of the Stainless Steel, makes Carbon Steel more preferred for making Swords.


1095 carbon steel katana inherits the hardness and the toughness of the Carbon Steel material. The Swords are intended to regular use and very frequent Dojo cuts. For outdoor displays and shows, 1095 Carbon Steel katanas are more suitable than the 1060 and 1045 Carbon steel Katanas; the last one is already preferred when it is about decorative use. The hardness of the Steel makes the forging process into sword a tough operation and increases the price value of the resulting piece, if handmade. This characteristic induces excellent durability for the 1095 Carbon steel Swords. The durability and the Edge Sharpness are reinforced by the Differential hardening process. It is important to notice that Clay tempered 1095 carbon steel katana are resistant to corrosion and are more resistant to oxidation; they are perhaps stainless. These swords are easier to sharpen and they do not need to have a thick layer of what the swordsmen call 'meat'; the edge keep its sharpness for long time.


The hardness of the 1095 Carbon Steel katana is inherited from the Steel material used for the forgery. Actually, forging Katanas fusing 1095 Carbon Steel appears to be harder than forging swords from others Carbon Steel types. Thus, the price of a 1095 Carbon Steel Katana tends to be higher.


Although 1095 Katanas are tougher than the others Carbon steel Swords they are still susceptible to abrasion and to corrosion if they are not properly cleaned and carefully maintained. Thus, applying cleaning process and using the recommended oil and tools to proceed may augments the durability of the edges and keep the 1095 Carbon Steel katanas properties for long time.


The toughness of the blade, which allows it to be the favorite choice for frequent functional use, may require particular pieces to mount on the blade to form the final Katana. Already, the Carbon steel type has imposed the forging process.


1095 Carbon Steel Katana are full tang katanas because of the hardness of the material and its resistance to shocks which require a tough handle mounted on a tang that is solid enough. Differential Clay Tempering results in a hardening the edge and keeping the spine softer, this operation may increase the durability of the edge and enhances the resistance to corrosion, therefore the edge will support the frequent dojo cut and outdoor display.