Shop our complete collection of authentic samurai swords — hand-forged katana, wakizashi, tanto, ninjato, tachi, and naginata. Over 2,500 battle-ready and display-grade blades from $89.
A samurai sword is any bladed weapon historically carried by Japan's samurai warrior class. The katana is the most famous type, but the samurai arsenal also includes the wakizashi (short companion sword), tanto (dagger), tachi (cavalry sword), and naginata (polearm). When people say "samurai sword," they usually mean a katana — but the term correctly covers the entire family of Japanese martial blades. At TrueKatana, our samurai sword collection includes all of these traditional blade types.
Yes. In the United States, samurai swords are legal to purchase, own, and display in all 50 states for adults 18 and older. There are no federal restrictions on ownership. However, carrying a samurai sword in public is regulated by state and local laws — most states require swords to be transported in a secure case. International laws vary by country. For a detailed breakdown, see our guide on katana legality.
Focus on three things: blade steel, construction, and purpose. For functional use (cutting, martial arts), choose a full-tang sword in T10 or 1095 carbon steel — these handle impact and hold a sharp edge. For display, 1045 carbon steel or manganese steel offers beauty at a lower price. Avoid stainless steel blades over 12 inches — they are brittle and unsafe for any contact. Check that the sword is full-tang (the blade extends through the entire handle), which is the standard for all swords at TrueKatana.
A functional (battle-ready) samurai sword is forged from high-carbon steel with full-tang construction, a sharpened edge, and fittings designed to withstand real cutting. A decorative sword may use lower-grade steel, a rat-tail tang, or a dull edge — it is built to look good on a wall, not to cut. At TrueKatana, every product page clearly indicates whether the sword is sharpened and battle-ready or designed for display only, so you always know what you are buying.
Store your sword in its scabbard (saya) in a dry environment. Apply a thin coat of choji oil or mineral oil to the blade every one to two months to prevent rust. Never touch the blade with bare hands — skin oils accelerate corrosion. When wiping the blade, always move the cloth from spine to edge, not edge to spine. If your sword arrives coated in protective oil, this is normal for shipping and can be wiped off before display.
Yes. All U.S. orders ship free from our California warehouse with delivery in 5–10 business days. International orders ship with full tracking to most countries worldwide, typically arriving in 10–20 business days. Please note that import duties and customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer. Some countries restrict sword imports — check your local regulations before ordering. For details, see our shipping policy.
My third purchase from TrueKatana, and I'm every bit as happy with it as the other two. Everything is perfect: the Balance, the edge, the aesthetics. This was my first wakizashi. I'll be shopping for more later.
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1060 Carbon Steel Wakizashi with Black Lacquer Saya - Orange Ito, Chrysanthemum Tsuba, Gold Vine |
Love both of my nodachi swords!! I just wish they would have came sharpened. Other than that Truekatana always delivers the finest swords with fast shipping. It only took 2 days for my swords to arrive. Thanks
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Dragon Nodachi Sword - Handcrafted 1060 Carbon Steel, 67-Inch Full Tang with Dragon Alloy Tsuba |
This katana is gorgeous. The steel looks amazing. It is super sharp. Top shelf quality at a lower shelf price. Item was as described. It is absolutely perfect. 100% satisfied.
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T10 Carbon Steel Katana with Green Marbled Saya, Dragon Tsuba & Green Ito Wrap |
the sword is beautiful and tough. surprised at how balanced it is
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1060 Carbon Steel Wakizashi with Black Lacquer Saya - Orange Ito, Chrysanthemum Tsuba, Gold Vine |
The Katana came well wrapped. The BLADE is very sharp the quality is great!! A lot better than I expected. After ready the reviews I was a little suspect but the quality is very good for a Katana I paid less the $300 with an additional Discount
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T10 Carbon Steel Tanto with Red Saya, Dragon Motif & Gold Dragon Tsuba |
Gave this to my son for his high school graduation and he was thrilled. It is beautiful! He has wanted a katana for many years. I thought the symbolism was perfect for him as he finished high school and is moving into adulthood. Truth, loyalty, honor, discipline, faith, and righteousness -all perfectly balanced like the katana are the qualities of the man I hope my son will be. Also, the katana is unbreakable which is especially meaningful to my son, following a particularly dark time in his life. Oh, and he was the envy of all his friends!
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Spring Steel Katana with Purple Speckled Saya in Black Cord Wrap - Full Tang Samurai Sword Replica |
This sword looks and feels amazing!!! I'm so happy to add it to my collection
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Blue Manganese Steel Katana with Buddha-Print White Saya - Blue-Red Tsuka Ito, Bronze Alloy Tsuba |
Didn't think it was legit, it was it came in less time than it was supposed to about a week. I opened it up and I sliced my finger open by accident so yes it does function correctly. Handle with caution if you choose to buy other than that I recommend buying if you want a sword.
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Spring Steel Katana with Purple Speckled Saya in Black Cord Wrap - Full Tang Samurai Sword Replica |
