Battle Katana

For collectors who value structural integrity and steel performance above all else, this collection brings together our most robust katana builds. Every piece uses a high-carbon steel specifically chosen for its hardness, edge-holding ability, and resistance to deformation: T10 tool steel with tungsten content for superior wear resistance, 1095 high-carbon steel for maximum edge hardness, 1060 carbon steel for the ideal balance of hardness and flexibility, and Damascus steel for layered strength combined with visual depth.

The majority of katana in this collection undergo differential clay tempering, which hardens the cutting edge to a higher degree than the spine. This creates a blade with a hard, sharp edge backed by a tough, flexible spine — the combination that defined the original Japanese katana as a practical tool. The visible result of this process is the hamon temper line, which serves as both a visual feature and a functional indicator of the blade’s dual-hardness structure. Full-tang construction with bamboo mekugi pins, reinforced habaki collars, and tightly fitted tsuka ensure these katana are built to handle repeated drawing, displaying, and handling without loosening.

These performance-focused katana pair well with similarly built wakizashi and tanto for a matched set. For collectors interested in comparing steel types side by side, displaying a T10 katana next to a 1095 or Damascus version highlights how different steels respond to the same forging and tempering techniques.