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.
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T10 Carbon Steel Wakizashi with Real Hamon in Red Lacquer Hardwood Saya - Black Tsuka |
Perfect transaction. Order came in earlier than expected. We;; padded and packaged. Exactly as pictured onsite. I am very happy to have this item.
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T10 Steel Tachi Odachi with Real Hamon in Red Lacquer Saya - Gold Tsuba, Brown Cord Handle |
The blade itself is beautiful And it arrived pretty quick. The fittings feel solid, and the overall aesthetic is exactly what I was looking for. However, the main issue is with the scabbard. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fit properly; the sword shakes inside, and if pointed downward, it falls out on its own. With that said if the saya had been properly fitted, this would have been nearly perfect.
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T10 Folded Clay Tempered Katana with Real Hamon in Black Piano Lacquer Saya - Brown Ito Snake Tsuba |
Very happy with my purchase and will definitely order again in the future!
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1095 Carbon Steel Katana with Red Blade, Wave Engraving - Black-Gold Lacquer Saya |
I purchased a full tang battle ready Damascus katana for myself. My selection is a simple design at nearly a thousand US dollars. That level of investment was based one two factors, positive rati gs of prior purchasers and my experience while living in Japan as a child. After several days of running the sword I bought two wazikaski and a tachi for my son and daughter (respectively) as heirloom items for them to pass onto future generations. r
All four are well build instruments. I am very happy to have found True Katana...and will likely buy more because of the craftsmanship (but do not expect to ever need another based of quality and performance of my initial purchase).
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Damascus Steel Wakizashi with Yellow Lacquer Saya - Skull Art, Black Ito, Ornate Copper Tsuba |
Great sword company with a lot of options. Outstanding communication if there’s a problem rest assured they will take care of it.
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T10 Steel Tachi Odachi with Real Hamon in Red Lacquer Saya - Gold Tsuba, Brown Cord Handle |
It's a masterpiece. The T10 is incredibly durable and sharp while looking nice too. The black/brown/gold color scheme is perfect. This dragonfly sword is genuinely something to behold.
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T10 Folded Clay Tempered Katana with Real Hamon in Black Piano Lacquer Saya - Brown Ito Snake Tsuba |
The package arrived in good shape and a few days earlier than expected.
The Shirasaya Tanto TK-JZ-KT-L190016 shortsword appears to be well made and of good quality. I will put a final edge on the blade and polish up the brass fittings to bring it to it ‘s full potential . I am very satisfied.
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Damascus Steel Shirasaya Tanto with Clay-Tempered Hamon in Black Sandalwood Saya with Copper Fittings |
