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.
One of the absolute best katana swords I've ever owned to date, such an amazing balance and feel in the hand. Expertly crafted and absolutely beautiful in every way!r
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1095 Carbon Steel Katana with Dragon Carved Blade in Black Piano Lacquer Saya - Red and Black Tsuka |
I've bought two katanas as gifts years apart and have always been satisfied!
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Blue Blade Manganese Steel Katana with Black Leather-Wrapped Saya and Alloy Tsuba - Full Tang Collectible Sword |
I’m really proud to have this in my collection. It’s beautiful work of art. Thanks again.
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Damascus Steel Katana with Black Lacquer Dragon Saya - Brown Tsuka, Skull Tsuba, Full Tang |
Build quality is lacking in some areas. r
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Packaging is terrible. It comes in a taped up Styrofoam container instead of a wooden or cardboard box. Its from China, but that's expected.r
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The katana itself is decent and sharp.r
The outer finish on the saya is nice and looks exactly like the pictures.r
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However, it was extremely hard to remove the katana from the saya, due to the habaki area getting stuck. I ended up having to lightly sand down the koiguchi area once I eventually got the katana out of the saya.r
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Moreover, the blade rattles in the saya, which I'm not sure how I'm going to fix yet.
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T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Katana with Real Hamon - Black Dragon Tsuba in Black Lacquered Saya |
Nice solid blade. Arrived quite sharp and with a bit of oil applied which is nice. Only flaw is the blade fits quite tightly into the shirasaya (scabbard) right at the tsuba but nothing a bit of light sanding won't fix (which i plan to do). Nice beginner iadio training blade, it also looks beautiful in person.
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T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Black Katana with Real Hamon - Full Tang Sword in Black Saya with Iron Tsuba |
Well made katana, I received the katana just how described, I love the hamon and everything about the fitting are nice and tight how they should be, the only thing I have to complain about is the paint job of the tsuba other than that beutiful sword thank you.
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T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Katana with Real Hamon - Black Dragon Tsuba in Black Lacquered Saya |
I just bought This katana and it’s beautiful. It came with dragonfly designs. This is one great piece of artwork.
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1000-Layer Folded Steel Katana with Red Lacquer Saya - Black Cord Handle, Gold-Black Flower Tsuba |
Blade is beautiful. Only issue is that it is slightly warped in two directions, but it's a minor issue since it's going to be a display item.
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Blue Blade Manganese Steel Katana with Black Leather-Wrapped Saya and Alloy Tsuba - Full Tang Collectible Sword |
