Free U.S. Shipping
🔥 Sale up to 40% Off - Ship it Today 🔥
Track My Orders Cart
TrueKatana
🔥 Sale up to 40% Off - Ship it Today 🔥
Primary Color
Primary Material
Quick Shop
Shop by Steel
Shop by Craft
Shop by Style
Shop by Type
Accessories

Full Tang Shirasaya Sword

Browse our full tang shirasaya sword collection - handcrafted Japanese shirasaya katana and tanto in T10, Damascus, Manganese Steel, and Melaleuca steel with confirmed full-tang construction, featuring natural-wood shirasaya housings alongside vivid color configurations. Full tang shirasaya swords combine the minimalist natural-wood shirasaya mounting style with the full-tang blade assembly that defines genuine sword collectibles. Free US shipping and hassle-free returns included.

Shirasaya TantoShirasaya WakizashiShirasaya KatanaShirasaya Ninjato
Best Match New Arrivals
Price: Low - High Price: High - Low
Showing 6 Products
Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword
Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana With Red Folded Blade In Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword
Free Shipping
209.00 USD
ON SALE! 15% OFF
Was: 249.00 USD
Authentic Japanese Shirasaya Katana Sword T10 Clay Tempered Steel
Authentic Japanese Shirasaya Katana Sword T10 Clay Tempered Steel
Free Shipping
989.00 USD
Handmade Green And Black Shirasaya Katana Sword
Handmade Green And Black Shirasaya Katana Sword
Free Shipping
289.00 USD
Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Clay-Tempered Real Hamon in Natural Hardwood Saya - Full Tang Collectible
Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana With Clay-tempered Real Hamon In Natural Hardwood Saya - Full Tang Collectible
Free Shipping
299.00 USD
Folded Steel Shirasaya Katana with Blue-Red Damascus Blade in Rosewood Saya - Clay Tempered Full Tang
Folded Steel Shirasaya Katana With Blue-red Damascus Blade In Rosewood Saya - Clay Tempered Full Tang
Free Shipping
239.00 USD
ON SALE! 15% OFF
Was: 279.00 USD
Handmade Shirasaya Katana Sword High Manganese Steel Without Tsuba
Handmade Shirasaya Katana Sword High Manganese Steel Without Tsuba
Free Shipping
249.00 USD
Related Collections

Shirasaya Tanto7 items


82 Reviews

Shirasaya Ninjato72 items


417 Reviews

Full Tang Shirasaya Swords — Handcrafted Japanese Shirasaya Katana with Full-Tang Construction

A full tang shirasaya sword is defined by the combination of the shirasaya mounting style - a plain natural-wood handle and scabbard without tsuba guard or decorative fittings - with confirmed full-tang blade construction. The shirasaya housing presents the blade in its most minimal and uncluttered form, where the steel itself is the complete aesthetic statement. Full-tang construction ensures the blade steel runs continuously through the plain wood handle, confirming the structural integrity that makes the piece a genuine sword collectible rather than a display prop in a plain housing.

Full tang shirasaya swords in this collection include T10 clay-tempered pieces with natural wood housing, Damascus steel shirasaya in both natural-wood and blue-red configurations, Manganese Steel shirasaya in white finish, and Melaleuca pattern steel shirasaya. The range spans traditional natural-wood presentations and more contemporary color treatments that apply the shirasaya format to vivid aesthetic configurations. For related collections, our shirasaya and shirasaya sword collections offer further shirasaya format options.

Full tang shirasaya swords display with a purity of form that decorated katana cannot achieve. The blade emerging from plain natural wood creates a visual statement of material confidence - the steel quality is the complete story.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shirasaya and how does it differ from standard katana mountings?
Shirasaya means white scabbard in Japanese, referring to the plain, undecorated natural wood mounting that gives the blade format its name. Where a standard katana mounting includes a lacquered scabbard, decorative handle with ray skin and cord wrapping, metal tsuba guard, and ornamental fittings, the shirasaya uses only plain unstained wood for both the handle and scabbard - no guard, no wrapping, no lacquer, no metal fittings beyond the very minimum required for structural integrity. This minimalist mounting style was used historically to store blades between active mountings, as the simple wood construction allowed the blade to breathe and be inspected easily. In the collecting context, the shirasaya mounting emphasizes the blade itself as the complete aesthetic object - the minimal housing is a frame that presents rather than decorates.
Why is full-tang construction specifically important for a shirasaya sword?
Full-tang construction is particularly important to verify in a shirasaya sword because the plain wood handle conceals the blade tang completely - the handle's minimalist design gives no external visual markers of the tang construction quality. In a standard decorated katana, the mekugi pins are visible through the handle wrapping and can be observed directly. In a shirasaya, the plain wood handle covers the tang assembly entirely. Full-tang confirmation means the blade steel extends through the complete plain wood handle rather than ending in a short partial tang that leaves most of the handle as hollow or poorly supported wood. For collectors, a full tang shirasaya is a genuine blade collectible in a plain housing; a partial tang shirasaya in plain housing has no construction quality advantage over a decorative prop.
What steel grades are available in the full tang shirasaya collection?
Full tang shirasaya swords in this collection use T10 carbon steel, Damascus steel, Manganese Steel, and Melaleuca pattern steel. T10 clay-tempered pieces in natural-wood shirasaya present the traditional hamon alongside the minimal housing - the stark combination of plain wood and the blade's technical craft marker creates an understated sophistication. Damascus steel shirasaya include both natural-wood presentations and blue-red blade configurations where the fold-forged layered pattern appears with the shirasaya format. Manganese Steel shirasaya in white finish presents the high-surface-hardness material in a clean, pale aesthetic. Melaleuca pattern steel pieces add the 1000-layer visual texture. Each grade presents the shirasaya format from a different material quality perspective.
How should full tang shirasaya swords be maintained given the plain wood housing?
Full tang shirasaya swords require the same blade maintenance as any carbon steel sword, with specific attention to the plain wood housing. For the blade: wipe with a soft lint-free cloth after every handling, apply thin camellia or mineral oil coating, buff away excess. The blade must be properly oiled before resheathing to prevent moisture trapping inside the close-fitting plain wood housing - moisture trapped between blade and wood accelerates oxidation. For the wood housing: keep dry and away from extreme humidity changes that cause wood to expand and contract. Do not oil or lacquer the plain wood exterior - the natural wood character is part of the shirasaya aesthetic. Inspect the handle and scabbard wood periodically for any cracking at stress points, particularly at the scabbard mouth where the blade enters.

Customer Reviews

Zachary Petersen Colorado, United States
Mar 13, 2025 10:31

I’m very happy with the quality of this, very beautiful and strong example.

Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Clay-Tempered Real Hamon in Natural Hardwood Saya - Full Tang Collectible Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Clay-Tempered Real Hamon in Natural Hardwood Saya - Full Tang Collectible
Ryan Hickey Massachusetts, United States
Aug 31, 2024 14:23

The sword is a great addition to the start of my collection.

Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword
Jamiah Watson Ohio, United States
Aug 20, 2024 15:33

I Love It The Handling Is Great And It Looks Awesome. r
Will Definitely Be Ordering Again

Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword
Mark Rose New Mexico, United States
Jun 21, 2024 06:19

Blade is nice, but not very sharp. The sheath part (forgot what it’s called) is poor quality, and it leaves chips of wood on the blade when pulling it out

Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword
Brian Whaley Missouri, United States
May 18, 2024 16:52

Absolutely love it. The color is outstanding, just what I thought it would be a loved the blade. Everything is perfect on it. Couldn't ask for a better sword. Thank you so much

Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword
Michael Cruz Florida, United States
Apr 30, 2024 18:41

Good sword, not high level but very cool decorating item

Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword
Matthew Byrd New York, United States
Mar 22, 2024 21:15

Light in my hands, easy to grip and handle, love the material of the blade 👌

Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword
Jason Sherman Florida, United States
Mar 03, 2024 12:59

Fang lives here.. temporarily

I made short video

https://youtu.be/uIu6IK1KrM0?feature=shared

Big fan

Snake Eyes

Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword Damascus Steel Shirasaya Katana with Red Folded Blade in Blue Piano Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Collectible Sword
More Reviews