Whether you are a sword collector or a martial art practitioner, if you are looking for a japanese katana that is a lot more than just a practice piece, you have come to the right place. Our swords are made of quality materials，each sword we make is handmade with care, fully functional, and capable of test cutting. Also if you are considering buying them as collections or gifts for your friends, That would be the best choice.
I bought this sword just to have something I could practice difficult twirls and fast draws with. I didn't want to risk getting injured using my real sword which is a competition cutting sword (a Last Legend Tsunami). And now that I am getting older and have arthritis, I need to be more carful.
This sword was better than I expect, but you need to know some things about it before you buy.
The blade is 28 1/4" long and the tsuka is 10 3/4" long which I am happy about. I like an 11" handle and a 29" or 30" blade. So this one is short but feels good to use.
They talk about balance with swords, but in the 40 years I have used them, I think it is more a question of weight. Swords that are heavy seem to be out of balance more than lighter ones. Anyway, this sword is so light that balance doesn't matter. You can hardly feel it compared to a cutting blade.
The saya is plastic. It looks and feels like a wooden saya but it's not. The problem is that the blade clunks around and makes a lot of noise when you put the sword away. You can control that a lot by how you put it away. Just press the back side of the blade downward against the opening as you push it in and that cuts out most of the noise. The habaki hits the mouth of the saya and that is were most of the noise comes from, but if you press the back of the blade down and push the tip up as you reach the end, it will go in nicely. It just takes getting used to.
I was disappointed that the same isn't real like the ad claimed, but for the price, I don't mind. I am going to rewrap it and replace the synthetic same anyway. As for the handle wrapping, it's not bad. It's not high quality silk or even cotton, and so it feels kind of rough. But it does stay in place and the diamonds are mostly even. The ito doesn't come apart from use so if you are not really picky, the handle is fine. The length is a little longer than they told me it would be.
The blade is really good. I had an expensive (2K) dull katana many years ago. It was really high quality, but it was too small for me so I sold it after 20 years. The blade on this sword compares with that one. It looks about the same and feels about the same. I really like it.
For the money there is nothing wrong with this sword. I like it. But I like expensive swords and want them to be perfect. So if I like it, most likely you will too. Just be aware that you might want to upgrade the tsuka or even the saya. I ordered a wooden saya for mine and once I replace the same with real same and wrap the handle, I think I will love this sword.
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Everything about this sword is exactly what I was looking for.
Amazing craftsmanship.
Very clean.
Amazing detail in the art.
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Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard |
This is the only purchase I've ever made from this site and I've got to say the quality is excellent! My one nitpick is the blade... it's not very sharp at all but this is ONLY A NITPICK because no sword I've ever seen actually arrives sharp enough. I will buy from here again.
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Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword With Black Leather Scabbard |
Great looking blade! Love the all black look. The Biohazard symbol on the Saya isn’t orange in case you were wondering. It looks it on the website. Came very sharp. All fittings were very snug and there is no wiggle. I do plan to have this professionally sharpened. Blade is facing down in my pic for pic purposes only that’s not how I keep it.
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My husband loves it its beautiful exactly like the Photo and I have it hanging in my living room
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Great broken. Well crafted true to form. Great carved in detail and solid practice piece. You can justifiably tak pride in this product.
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I wish I had paid a little more attention to the descriptions these are for display and collection only where I was hoping to get one where I could actually physically use it..
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Blue Blade And Scabbard |
I like it. Nice weight and balance. I like the black blade. Fairly sharp. Reasonable price. Happy with purchase.
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Such a beautiful blade, I was in love with it the moment I set eyes on it. Absolutely worth every penny and will shop again.
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I really like the craftsmanship on these swords so far. This is the 2nd one I ordered since Xmas . Still have the plastic on blade until I can display them properly with others I have .
Sturdy and sharp and luv the detail. There will be more to come from this site, prices are competitive . Thanks
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An ancient elite class of men, the chosen few, only the best of the best had the honor to be called Samurai in medieval Japan. They made up the ruling class of the military and later rose to be the highest class in the Japanese hierarchy. These Samurai warriors were equipped with a range of weapons such as spears and guns, and bows and arrows, but their main weapon and symbol was the sword. There are five main streams of the samurai sword, namely Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Nodachi, Tachi, Chokuto, Kodachi, Odachi, Uchigatana swords.
Katana
The most iconic and well-known of all the Samurai swords; the katana is distinguished by its long blade and handle that is made to accommodate two hands and strike from a large distance. It has a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard. The Katana has a set of dimensions that separate it from other samurai swords. A traditional katana will measure 3 to 4 feet in total length, with the hilt taking up one-fourth of the total and a characteristic curvature of more or less than 1 inch.
Wakizashi
The wakizashi is similar to the katana but shorter in length. The average Wakizashi is about 50 cm long and was usually worn together with the katana by the Samurai of feudal Japan. When worn together the pair of swords was called daishō, which translates to “large and small”. This sword acted like a side weapon and was worn by the Samurai at all times.
Tanto
The Tanto, although not technically qualifying in the category of swords, is the traditional Japanese dagger. It can have a single or double edge. It acts like a Wakizashi and is worn at all times. The main purpose of a tanto is to be used as a stabbing instrument but having a pretty sharp edge, it can be used to slice and cut. The Tanto has become more ornate over the years and towards the end of the Samurai era, they were mostly used as decorative pieces, and still are mostly used in decorations to this date.
Tachi
The sword is the predecessor to the Katana; the tachi is a japanese sword that is more curved and longer than a katana. Has an average length of 75 cm. It was primarily made for Samurais on horseback where they needed more length and curvature to effectively charge foot soldiers.
Odachi
ōdachi ("big big sword")/Nodachi ("big field sword"): Very large tachi, some in excess of 100 cm, and usually a blade of the late 14th century.
Nodachi
Nodachi approximately translates to “field sword” or “great sword”. They are larger and longer than a typical katana. They were typically used as weapons for foot soldiers and were effective against cavalry and open field encounters. They are not very effective in close range or constricted space.
Kodachi
A shorter version of the tachi, but with similar mounts and intended use, mostly found in the 13th century or earlier.
Chokutō
A straight single edged sword that was produced prior to the 10th century, and without differential hardening or folding.
Uchigatana
A development from the tachi in the 15th century. Worn with the edge upwards in the obi.
While all of these are types of bladed weapons used by the noble Japanese warriors, each and every one has its unique characteristics and uses. It would be unfair to ignore all the different types of swords, just to popularize one over the others. A wider approach is needed to recognize the skill and genius of the Japanese Samurai and craftsman.
What are the parts of the Katana?
The Handle and Scabbard
Moving Up the Sword
The Blade
In today’s time, of course, the process of creating a functional katana has improved and technologically-abled. But according to some who have insights and experienced the traditional Katana, the blades produced during the Edo period will always be priceless.
The process, the intimacy and the passion between the Swordsmith and its sword, will never be replaceable. This is what makes the katana so special.
