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.
Really happy with the purchase. Great craftsmanship for the price, and customer service got back to me quickly.
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Ninjato 1090 Carbon Steel Hand-Hammered Blade with Black Dragon-Engraved Saya and Silver Scroll Tsuba |
Excellent workmanship very authentic reproduction of the real sword. Thank yo
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WWII Type 98 Shin Gunto Officer Katana in 1095 Carbon Steel with Brown Leather Saya and Flower Tsuba |
Really happy with this purchase. Great craftsmanship for the price, and customer service was quick to respond.
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Ninjato 1090 Carbon Steel Hand-Hammered Blade with Black Dragon-Engraved Saya and Silver Scroll Tsuba |
Product well crafted and arrived as promised. There was a festival and I was concerned about shipping and I was immediately contacted back. highly recommend! Beautiful
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1060 Carbon Steel Tanto in Blue Blade with Black Lacquer Saya and Gold Tsuba |
Like a true ninja it appeared on my doorstep. Beautiful work and it’s a real sword. Heavier than I expected and really solid. A beautiful piece of art that’s fully functional. Came from China and arrived really quickly. Thanks True Katana. Expect a few more orders from me in the near future
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T10 Carbon Steel Ninjato with Hamon Blade in Multi-Color Glitter Saya - Black Cord Handle |
The sword I ordered reached safely in good condition to Indonesia. The quality is good no complaint. The people in True Katana are friendly and helpful. Thank you True Katana
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T10 Manganese Steel Wakizashi with Red Ito, Chrysanthemum Tsuba in Black Lacquer Saya |
very happy with the sword, customer service was excellent keeping me updated, thank you
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Damascus Steel Shikomizue Sword with Blue-Purple Folded Blade in Natural Wood Saya - Collectible Cane Sword |
O.K. with me. I have one tachi, a katana, one wakizashi, one ninjato and one tanto. Enough, for naginata is already to much. Thank you! Petrica Bunea.
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Odachi Sword High Manganese Steel with Dragon Tsuba - Black-Gold Saya, Chrome Blade, 41 IN |
