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Japanese Katana Samurai Sword

Shop our Japanese katana samurai sword collection, bringing together hand-forged blades that represent the iconic weapon of Japan’s warrior class. Each piece features the defining katana characteristics: a curved single-edged blade, full-tang carbon steel construction, samegawa-wrapped handle, and lacquered hardwood saya. Available across every steel type from 1045 to clay-tempered T10 and folded Damascus, with a wide range of tsuba designs and saya colors. Free U.S. shipping and hassle-free returns on every order.

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Authentic Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon
Authentic Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon
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729.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Blue Blade And Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Blue Blade And Scabbard
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209.00 USD
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Was: 259.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel With Red Blade
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel With Red Blade
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199.00 USD
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Handmade Katana Sword Damascus Steel With Black Scabbard
Handmade Katana Sword Damascus Steel With Black Scabbard
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179.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard
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199.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba
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179.00 USD
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Was: 219.00 USD
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Undead Cut Katana Replica 1095 Carbon Steel With Red Blade
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Undead Cut Katana Replica 1095 Carbon Steel With Red Blade
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229.00 USD
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Was: 289.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1065 Carbon Steel With Black Blade
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1065 Carbon Steel With Black Blade
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169.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Full Tang Sword With 1060 Carbon Steel Blade
Handmade Japanese Full Tang Sword With 1060 Carbon Steel Blade
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199.00 USD
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Was: 249.00 USD
Handmade Full Tang Japanese Samurai Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard
Handmade Full Tang Japanese Samurai Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard
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149.00 USD
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High-performance Full Tang Handcrafted Katana Sword Sanmai Steel With Hamon Blade
High-performance Full Tang Handcrafted Katana Sword Sanmai Steel With Hamon Blade
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519.00 USD
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Was: 609.00 USD
High-performance Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel Real Hamon Full Tang
High-performance Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel Real Hamon Full Tang
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859.00 USD
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Was: 1,009.00 USD
Authentic Japanese Katana Damascus Steel Hand Forged Sturdy Tactical Swords
Authentic Japanese Katana Damascus Steel Hand Forged Sturdy Tactical Swords
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649.00 USD
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Was: 769.00 USD
Handmade Full Tang Japanese Samurai Sword With 1060 Carbon Steel
Handmade Full Tang Japanese Samurai Sword With 1060 Carbon Steel
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119.00 USD
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Was: 169.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel
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199.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Swords Manganese Steel With Black Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Swords Manganese Steel With Black Scabbard
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249.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Real Hamon
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Real Hamon
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499.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Handle
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Handle
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239.00 USD
Handmade Premium Japanese Katana Sword Razor Sharp
Handmade Premium Japanese Katana Sword Razor Sharp
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449.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Red Handle
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Red Handle
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229.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Bronze Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Bronze Scabbard
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299.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Chokuto Ninjato Sword 1095 Carbon Steel
Handmade Japanese Chokuto Ninjato Sword 1095 Carbon Steel
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129.00 USD
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Handmade Modern Japanese Samurai Sword High Manganese Steel Full Tang
Handmade Modern Japanese Samurai Sword High Manganese Steel Full Tang
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169.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Blade And Brown Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Blade And Brown Scabbard
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129.00 USD
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Was: 179.00 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions

What role did the katana play in samurai culture?
The katana was central to samurai identity from the Muromachi period (1336–1573) onward. It served as the primary sidearm for infantry combat, replacing the older tachi as warfare shifted from mounted cavalry to ground-level engagements. Beyond its practical function, the katana was a symbol of the samurai’s social status and moral character. The bushido code closely associated the sword with the warrior’s honor, and the quality of one’s katana reflected their standing within the samurai hierarchy. The tradition of carrying paired swords (daisho) — a katana with a shorter wakizashi — became the exclusive privilege of the samurai class during the Edo period, further cementing the katana as the defining emblem of Japan’s warrior tradition.
What makes the katana design unique among world swords?
The katana’s uniqueness lies in its integrated design philosophy where every component serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. The curved, single-edged blade geometry is optimized for draw-cutting — a technique where the blade is drawn from the scabbard and cuts in a single continuous motion. Differential clay tempering creates a hard cutting edge backed by a flexible spine, solving the metallurgical trade-off between sharpness and durability. The full-tang construction with bamboo mekugi pins provides a secure yet disassemblable handle. The samegawa (ray skin) underlayer prevents the handle cord from slipping. Even the curvature itself is functional: it was produced by the differential quenching process, meaning the blade’s shape is an organic result of its heat treatment rather than an imposed form.
What is the daisho and why is it significant?
The daisho is the paired sword set consisting of a katana (long sword) and a wakizashi (companion sword). During the Edo period (1603–1868), carrying the daisho was legally restricted to the samurai class, making it the most visible marker of warrior status. The katana served as the primary weapon, while the wakizashi was used in close-quarters situations, for indoor encounters where a long sword was impractical, and as a sidearm when the katana was set aside (as etiquette required when entering another’s home). For modern collectors, a matched daisho set — with both swords in the same steel type, saya color, and tsuba style — is one of the most impressive display configurations, traditionally shown on a two-tier horizontal stand.
What steel type best represents traditional samurai katana craftsmanship?
T10 tool steel with differential clay tempering most closely replicates the visual and structural characteristics of historically forged samurai katana. The clay-tempering process produces a genuine hamon temper line — the single most recognized visual marker of traditional Japanese blade craft — and creates the dual-hardness structure (hard edge, tough spine) that defined the katana as a practical tool. 1095 high-carbon steel is an equally authentic choice, achieving slightly higher edge hardness and often producing a more crisply defined hamon. Damascus steel offers an additional layer of historical connection, as the Japanese tradition of folding steel to refine its structure parallels the original tamahagane smelting process.

Customer Reviews

Ashli Plewa Wisconsin, United States
Feb 16, 2026 08:11

The sword was STUNNING. It came exactly as pictured, the blades are sharp and the designs are flawless. 100% would recommend.

Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Blue Blade And Scabbard Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Blue Blade And Scabbard
David Tribuiani Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 05, 2025 16:26

First I will start by saying this is a fine piece of art work. The sword itself is beautiful. The sheathing seems to have the issue. r
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Where the Sageo goes through the bump out on the sheathing, the gold piece has dislodged. Not that big of a deal but a little disheartening. Otherwise,great price and very quick shipping. Thank you. I will be adding a broad sword to my collection in the near future.

Handmade Full Tang Japanese Samurai Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard Handmade Full Tang Japanese Samurai Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard
Valentin Dolischka Karnten, Austria
Dec 02, 2025 03:59

Very good quality, but the edge is a bit rough on the back, but still 5 stars.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba
Ronald Lauck Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 28, 2025 08:39

Overall experience, ok. Shipping box looked like someone took a sword to it (torn, ripped, dented); sturdier material should be used. Ok sword (you get what you pay for) but blade collar (Habaki) and guard (Tsuba) are loose. Wasn't expecting a battle-ready, high end piece, but shouldn't have loose parts.

Handmade Katana Sword Damascus Steel With Black Scabbard Handmade Katana Sword Damascus Steel With Black Scabbard
Yessika Bayona Massachusetts, United States
Nov 01, 2025 13:03

The design is beautiful, its on the heavier side but the handle is very slippery

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba
Damarcus Hemingway South Carolina, United States
Oct 28, 2025 17:11

Love the katana a true art piece I ordered another katana and it’s still saying processing

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba
Christian Tysse Akershus, Norway
Oct 27, 2025 10:36

Excellent product, grest value for money and really good customer service. Thanks!

Handmade Full Tang Japanese Samurai Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard Handmade Full Tang Japanese Samurai Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard
Colton Michael Howard Texas, United States
Oct 08, 2025 13:03

Totally worth the purchase! It’s even better in person then online!

Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Blue Blade And Scabbard Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Blue Blade And Scabbard