The chokutō (straight sword) is a straight, single-edged Japanese sword that was mainly produced prior to the 9th century. Its basic style is likely derived from similar swords of ancient China. Chokutō were used on foot for stabbing or slashing and were worn hung from the waist. Until the Heian period such swords were called tachi, which should not be confused with tachi written as referring to curved swords.
New member of the family! I love this katana and my backyard is now full of decapitated water bottles. I've drank so many water bottles and filled them with tap water to not be wasteful--it's so addicting, getting that perfect clean slice on the water bottles, slicing multiple water bottles at once, slicing the larger jugs of waters, slicing fruits--this t10 steel is so resilient and cuts through the targets like butter. Of course, this is my first katana, my swordsmanship is that of an ultra-novice, but now I'm invigorated to learn--and learn more of the samurai history--after purchasing this instrument. What is great about TrueKatana is their unique designs, all the different scabbards and the subtle details on the hilts, the tsuba, the sheath, etc.--so much selection! I was warned that purchasing a katana would activate an addiction and, well, no regrets! 10/10, this model, the blue blade, it's mesmerizing. Just taking it out of the sheath and staring at it 😆 ...Okay, I think this review may have come off a bit long but trust me, purchase a katana from here and you'll understand!
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Blue Blade And Scabbard |
This thing is really cool all the detail in it is amazing it even looks like it real demascus steel too you all out did yourselves on this katana thanks again!!
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Pattern Steel With White Saya |
Good service got my sword fast and well crafted swords
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Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon Without Tsuba |
My son loves his sword. It is beautiful and very well made. Highly Recommended!!
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Handmade Japanese Shikomizue Sword, Bamboo Style Chokuto Without Tsuba |
Great katana, it genuinely holds up as a true katana the T10 metal is a strong durable metal for sure!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon With White Scabbard |
Got it for a friend, He adores it very much. It looks upon it like a shrine, pondering human nature itself 10/10 would order again.
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Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon Without Tsuba |
The sword arrived as scheduled, which was pretty darn fast. The boxing, padding, and Styrofoam kept everything snug for shipping. No dings or marring on any pieces.
As for the sword itself, it's a well balanced, sharp, and overall aesthetically pleasing to look at. Absolutely gorgeous!
I was somewhat baffled by the accompanying literature of do's and don't's. It cautioned to not take the katana apart. That was one of the things that I was looking forward to with my first real katana. I've owned a ninjato and currently have a cheaper non full tang katana that's glued together, which I can't take apart. Be that as it may, I am still extremely pleased with the katana.
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Handmade Japanese Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Full Tang |
I love it and my friend loves it, the only "downside" is that it isn't very sharp personally I would like it sharper for cutting stuff but over all it's a great blade and I rlly love it
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Blade |
This was a gift for my partner. He always wanted a sword since he was a child. When he opened up his gift and saw his beautiful forest green katana he jumped for joy! He was stunned at the craftsmanship and marveled at how exquisite the blade was made. I would definitely purchase another sword. I made a great choice by choosing True Katana! Amazing company with AMAZING array of swords to choose from!
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High-performance Japanese Samurai Sword Real Hamon |
Came faster then expected, beautiful, perfect, wasn’t expecting it to be as good quality as it is. 5/5!
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Handmade Japanese Double Edge Tanto Sword Full Tang |