Aikuchi is a form of mounting for Japanese blades in which the handle and the scabbard meet without a guard in between. Originally used on the koshigatana (a precursor to the wakizashi) to facilitate close wearing with armor, it became a fashionable upper-class mounting style for tanto (daggers) in the Edo period.
Quick shipping, Katana was beautiful and very high quality. Would shop again.
Handmade Hattori Hanzo Kill Bill O-ren's Shirasaya Katana Sword |
First katana ever purchased. Very pleased with quality for price. It feels very solid and is sharp. Sleek and modern design. Arrived within a week of ordering. Saving up to buy another more expensive one.
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard |
I don't have a pic of the sword only a video but I do have a pic of what it did to my thumb when I dropped it and reached for it mid-fall. The sword obviously came super sharp, it looked just like the pictures on the website. It cuts good (not just fingers) so please be careful. Cuts bamboo like butter. It's definitely carbon steel not stainless. The weight is good not too heavy but with enough heft it'll swing good. The hamon is beautiful, the saya feels good and durable. I've bought swords for about $200 that weren't anywhere near the quality of this sword. I got it on discount from the website, TrueKatana also upped the discount after it sat in my cart for a week so I couldn't pass it up at that point. Took about 7 days to get it even from outside the US. The only issue I've found is it needs two mekugi (pegs through the handle and tang) instead of just one. I got it for use not for show so two would've been preferable for rigidity. Also if you plan on sharpening you need the right stones to polish or it will scratch the blade. I felt good with my purchase, definitely got my money's worth. I will get another as soon as possible. Also I'm giving 5 stars because this is the first one I've bought at this price range and with only one thing I considered a con (the single mekugi) I have no reason to not give a full 5 star rating. I hope this helps anyone considering making a purchase.
High-performance Japanese Katana Sword Primary Tamahagane Steel |
Hey I thought this deal was too good to be true. I thought it might be a scam and the shipping had virtually no updates BUT it’s real it’s legit it’s better than I expected. I’m very pleased with the product. I’ll take it and shop or recommend this website to anyone my ENMA IS NICE. Thanks True Katana family
Yama Enma Sword, Roronoa Zoro Katana, Trafalgar D Water Law Anime Sword |
I must say, I am very impressed with my purchase. A very good looking and well built sword for the price. Shipping is fast and I will have no hesitation buying from TRUEKATANA again.
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98 Army Sword
Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword |
The Ninjato condenses down to the height of a walking stick.
It’s heavy enough for cane defense.
Inner hardware is sturdy.
When opened up as a pole-arm, the Ninjato feels graceful while stabbing and thrusting. I find this to be a very fun weapon to have and look forward to incorporating this piece into my practice.
Handmade Ninjato Expandable Spear Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Extra Long |
Overall great quality, but some minor defects. The blade it not completely straight; it curves slightly to the left. Also, the tsuba is slightly bent. However, I'm still very happy with the purchase.
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard |
This is honestly the best experience I could have asked for. It came fast and was shipped in perfect condition. On top of that, it somehow looks even better in person than it does in the pictures. The only downside (and this is very minor) is that it doesn’t come with a stand. Overall this is a great sword for a great price. Thanks!
Handmade Bleach Kurosaki Ichigo Bankai Tensa Zangetsu Anime Katana Swords |
Katana is veeeryyyyy gooood!! I bought for my boyfriend, he is very happy! Delivery was good, fastly. I very like it. Thank you very much for this great gift!
Kamado Tanjiro's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword |
I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas! I opened it up beforehand just to make sure that everything was right! It is amazing definitely well made I will be ordering again
Handmade Japanese Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Full Tang |