Long Katana Sword

A long katana is the katana at its most visually commanding scale. The katana's sweeping curved blade is one of the most recognized silhouettes in the world of bladed collectibles, and at full or extended blade lengths - 28 to 32 inches of blade, 40 to 45 inches overall - the katana's visual presence in a display is at its peak. The long katana in this collection are built in T10 clay-tempered steel and 1045 carbon steel with full-tang construction throughout, delivering the construction integrity appropriate to pieces that will be displayed and handled for many years as serious collectibles.

T10 clay-tempered long katana represent the premium tier of this collection. T10's controlled grain structure allows for the differential heat treatment that produces a visible hamon - the wave-patterned temper line along the blade edge - whose length at full katana blade scale is one of the most impressive natural surface details in Japanese sword collecting. Scabbard and fitting configurations across the T10 range include marble, dark red, mixed-color, and leather-finish options that give each piece a distinct aesthetic character. 1045 carbon steel long katana provide reliable full-tang construction at accessible price points across a range of blade configurations. For related collections, our katana sword and T10 carbon katana pages offer complementary options.

Displaying a long katana effectively requires appropriate wall space and hardware. A horizontal two-peg wall bracket rated for full-length katana - typically hardware with a load rating of at least 5 pounds and peg spacing adjustable to the blade's balance point - is the standard display solution. Position the katana with the edge facing upward in the traditional Japanese sword display orientation. Directional lighting from above or to one side plays across the blade's curved surface to reveal the hamon detail on T10 pieces and enhance the scabbard finish on all configurations. Long katana are particularly effective as room centerpieces on a feature wall where the blade's length can be appreciated across the room's full viewing distance.