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Japanese Katana Stand

Japanese katana stands in this collection are handmade single, double, and three-tier hardwood display pieces built to the proportions of the Japanese katana tradition. Each stand is finished in black lacquer on solid hardwood with stable base construction. A complete and correct display solution for any katana collection. Free shipping and a 30-day return policy included.

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Black Wooden One Layer Sword Stand Katana Samurai Sword Holder
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Black Wooden Double Tier Sword Stand Katana Samurai Sword Holder
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Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
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Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
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Handmade Black Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Black Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Black Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
Handmade Black Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
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Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden 3 Tier Katana Samurai Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden 3 Tier Katana Samurai Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden Double Tier Katana Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden Double Tier Katana Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Black Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Black Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
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Handmade Black Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
Handmade Black Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
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Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
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Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Samurai Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Samurai Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Bracket Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden Single Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
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Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden Double Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden Double Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
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Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden 3 Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
Handmade Natural Bamboo Wooden 3 Tier Katana Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
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Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Samurai Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Samurai Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Samurai Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
Handmade Black Wooden 3 Tier Katana Samurai Sword Stand Holder Display Rack Stand
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Original Design Handmade Black Dragon Theme Single Layer Sword Stand Holder
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Original Design Handmade Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand Holder
Original Design Handmade Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand Holder
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Handmade Wooden Cold Weapon Floor Vertical Display Stand
Handmade Wooden Cold Weapon Floor Vertical Display Stand
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Handmade Real Natural Wood Three-layer Sword Stand Katana Holder
Handmade Real Natural Wood Three-layer Sword Stand Katana Holder
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Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Real Wood Double-layer Sword Stand
Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Real Wood Double-layer Sword Stand
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Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Natural Wood Single Sword Stand
Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Natural Wood Single Sword Stand
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Handmade Chinese Blessing Character Theme Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand
Handmade Chinese Blessing Character Theme Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand
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Handmade Chinese Han Dynasty Totem Theme Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand
Handmade Chinese Han Dynasty Totem Theme Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand
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Handmade Chinese Dynasty Theme Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand Holder
Handmade Chinese Dynasty Theme Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand Holder
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Japanese Katana Stand — Hardwood Display Built to the Katana Tradition

The Japanese katana stand is display furniture built in direct relationship to the sword it holds. The proportions - tier heights, peg spacing, base dimensions - derive from the specific requirements of the Japanese katana and the display conventions developed over centuries of Japanese sword culture. This is not a generic display stand adapted for swords; it is a stand designed around the katana's particular geometry and the correct way to present it.

In Japanese tradition, the katana kake - the sword rack - was a considered piece of household furniture, not a utilitarian accessory. It was often lacquered or carved, placed in a position of prominence, and maintained with the same attention as the swords it held. The black lacquer hardwood stands in this collection reflect this tradition in their material and finish quality: solid wood, properly applied lacquer, and proportions that produce a stand that reads as furniture rather than a product.

For collectors who take their display seriously, the Japanese katana stand provides a foundation that matches the quality of the swords. A Damascus-forged T10 katana with hand-fitted fittings deserves a display stand built with equivalent care. The lacquer finish, the solid hardwood, and the correctly calibrated proportions of these stands provide that equivalent standard. Browse the full range in our katana display stand and samurai sword stand collections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a katana kake and how do these stands connect to that tradition?
Katana kake is the Japanese term for the traditional sword rack used to store and display katana in a Japanese household. Historically, the katana kake was a specific piece of furniture, often lacquered or carved, placed in the tokonoma or a prominent position in the reception room where a samurai would receive guests. The rack held the swords in the horizontal edge-up position, accessible and visible as an indicator of the household's identity and the owner's status. The quality of the katana kake, like the quality of the swords it held, was a statement of the owner's discernment. Modern Japanese katana stands continue this tradition in form and function: the horizontal display format, the black lacquer finish, and the edge-up orientation convention are all derived from the historical katana kake practice. The connection is not merely aesthetic - it reflects a genuine continuity between traditional Japanese sword display culture and contemporary collecting.
How do Japanese katana stands handle the curved profile of a katana saya?
The curved profile of a katana saya is accommodated by the round or rounded-top peg shape used on display stands. Because the saya is roughly cylindrical with a slight taper, it contacts the peg at the lower portion of the curve rather than resting flat. This contact geometry is stable: the curved saya sits in a stable position on a rounded peg and does not roll or shift under normal display conditions. The edge-up orientation reinforces this stability by keeping the heavier edge side of the saya facing upward, which lowers the center of gravity of the sword on the peg. The curve of the blade along the saya's length does not affect the stability of the display - the two peg support points are positioned to accommodate swords of varying curve radii within the standard katana range. A slightly more curved sword and a less curved sword both rest on the same pegs with equivalent stability.
Is there a specific placement in a room that works best for a Japanese katana stand?
Traditional Japanese interior design placed the sword display in the tokonoma - the formal alcove of a reception room - at a height and position that made the swords immediately visible to anyone entering the room. In modern homes without a tokonoma, the equivalent placement is typically a dedicated display shelf, a prominent table surface, or a wall area at or above eye level where the swords are the clear focal point rather than one item among many. The best placement for a Japanese katana stand balances visibility with the practical requirements of sword maintenance: the stand should be accessible enough to pick up the swords for examination and care without requiring furniture to be moved or awkward reaching. Avoid alcoves or corners where the sword length creates clearance issues, and avoid placement directly in the path of daily foot traffic where the stand is at risk of being bumped. A dedicated display shelf on an interior wall with stable temperature and humidity is the optimal combination of visibility, accessibility, and preservation conditions.
Does the number of tiers affect how a Japanese katana stand looks in a room?
Yes, the tier count meaningfully affects the visual presence of a Japanese katana stand in a room. A single-tier stand is minimal and focused - it presents one sword with maximum clarity and takes up the least visual space. It reads as a considered, selective display choice. A double-tier stand has more physical presence and creates a vertical composition between the two swords that a single-tier stand cannot. It suits a collector who wants the display to have some volume and weight in the room without being overwhelming. A three-tier stand is a significant room element - three swords displayed vertically at stepped heights create a composition that reads as a collection rather than an individual piece, and the stand itself has an architectural quality that commands attention from across the room. Choosing the right tier count involves matching the stand's visual weight to the room's scale and the surrounding furnishings. A large room with high ceilings and substantial furniture can accommodate a three-tier stand as a natural element; a smaller room or a more minimal setting may be better served by a single or double-tier stand.

Customer Reviews

Darien Brown Illinois, United States
Dec 11, 2024 04:49

Very upset my double tier katana stand was not delivered but the katana are wonderful I just need to mount them.

Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount Handmade Black Wooden Double Tier Katana Stand Holder Display Rack Stand Wall Mount
Michael Webb Massachusetts, United States
Aug 25, 2022 13:09

Two very elegant sword stands - photo shows the double but the single is also excellent. Both pieces are simply constructed of very pleasing wood, assembly was easy and took only a minute or two. I am very happy with both these pieces and would recommend them. They may have been designed for katana, but I use them exclusively for Chinese dao and jian swords, and they are perfect for these.

Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Real Wood Double-layer Sword Stand Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Real Wood Double-layer Sword Stand
Bruce Gragert Virginia, United States
Jan 19, 2022 14:29

Well made and item is advertised. Recommend this to anyone.

Black Wooden Double Tier Sword Stand Katana Samurai Sword Holder Black Wooden Double Tier Sword Stand Katana Samurai Sword Holder
Daniel Starsja Massachusetts, United States
Sep 03, 2021 16:59

It's beautiful work around beautiful carving where it's every petty whereth all the money well spent really common really compliments the high end sword I bought Very strong and sturdy should authorize about your sword falling around get damaged

Handmade Chinese Dynasty Theme Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand Holder Handmade Chinese Dynasty Theme Natural Wood Single Layer Sword Stand Holder
Stephen J Wild Wisconsin, United States
Aug 19, 2021 15:14

Excellent product, came as advertised. Timely shipping, quality packaging.

Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Real Wood Double-layer Sword Stand Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Real Wood Double-layer Sword Stand
Jay Zonne Minnesota, United States
May 18, 2021 11:48

i like the sword staned . shiping took a wial , but werth the whate. thank you

Black Wooden Double Tier Sword Stand Katana Samurai Sword Holder Black Wooden Double Tier Sword Stand Katana Samurai Sword Holder
Kenneth Robert Bauer Jr Georgia, United States
Feb 19, 2021 05:08

Very pleased with this item. Perfect size for the shelf it is displayed on. Recommend highly.

Original Design Handmade Black Dragon Theme Single Layer Sword Stand Holder Original Design Handmade Black Dragon Theme Single Layer Sword Stand Holder
Luke Rafijah California, United States
Jan 19, 2021 08:19

The stand looked great. It was sturdy. However, it was a bit hard to assemble. The grooves in the wood were not cut properly. I ended up having to sand the grooves by hand in order to fit the pieces into the grooves.

Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Natural Wood Single Sword Stand Handmade Double Chinese Dragon Carving Theme Natural Wood Single Sword Stand
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