Sword came packed normally no problem the handle was double wrapped in plasyfor protection during shipping this sword is outstanding true hamon razor sharp unique embeleshments nothing cheap or hoky solid tight great fit in the scabard love this sword and I love the designs true katana comes up with no same old same old here love you guys and everybody involved with true katana Buddha bless

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon

Great sword for the price. Solid, nice finish. Just what I wanted

Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel Hand Forged With Black Scabbard

A good quality product for the price. It's already on display in my desk. delivery time was remarkable and prepaid. Thanks

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon

I wish I had a picture to show how beautiful this katana is. I spent more on this one and the quality difference was immediately apparent when I pulled it from the Saya. The hamon is beautifully crafted and the blade is mirror polished with minimal scratches.The curve of the blade is extreme and awesome. It feels incredible and nimble in my hands. It is so far my centerpiece of my collection and although I know it would cut beautifully ,I don't want to damage this artwork. Ok with that being said the Saya was a disappointment, all the components of the Saya are great however the seam of one side was obviously apparent and had very rough edges along the seam almost sharp and the fit of the Saya is very tight which I'm not sure is a bad thing as long as it holds together. I'm very happy with quality and craftsmanship of this katana so I'm ok with the flaws in the saya but a little surprised it wasn't caught before shipping.

High-performance Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel

It's a great sword. Gaurd is slightly wobbly and the inside of the sheath could have been painted black, but in general...... well done!

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard

These swords are REALLY well made and have attention to detail. Feels solid and doesn’t wobble.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard

The sheath of the katana does not fit the blade, because the blade wobbles inside.

High-performance Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Full Tang

Very happy with this purchase, always wanted a legit katana. I’ve had friends purchase ones in the past that I felt were low quality, especially for what they paid. This one feels like you’re holding a quality sword that could actually be used for its intended purpose.

Handmade Authentic Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel Hand Forge

It's a masterpiece. The T10 is incredibly durable and sharp while looking nice too. The black/brown/gold color scheme is perfect. This dragonfly sword is genuinely something to behold.

Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard

Very impressive. Looks great on my wall and has a nice blade and feel. 11/10.

Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel With Orange Scabbard

I have purchased these three swords as samples to see if they would be a viable product line to offer in our businesses and martial art centers.

Here are my findings:

All three swords are aesthetically pleasing and the fittings are ornate. I feel these would be a pleasant addition to a display or collection or for a beginning practitioner.

For someone looking for a sword to practice or cut with regularly, the product we received may not be the best products. Here are some reasons for this.

Two of the three blades were noticeable sharpened on a belt grinder and the edge geometry was a bit inconsistent. 2 of the 3 passed a paper cut test.

The two "folded" blades (the katana and naginata) are not folded steel, even under magnification. We have also observed a few imperfections such as chipping, staining and rolled tips but those appear to only be cosmetic. While the folding is not critical with modern steel, the appearance it provides would help sell the product and was a reason we chose them. The unfolded T10 material would be functionally sufficient. Also note that the cost was higher for these "folded" versions.

The hamon on each blade was very light, though looks nice, does not carry the deep gray appearance despite the fine polish. I am concerned how sufficiently heat treated the edge may truly be.

The fitment of the habaki is fairly loose, only fitting the mune and ha properly.

The Tachi shares the same profile and curvature as the katana and is the same length despite being listed as a longer blade.

All three swords show some fitment issues where things are misaligned or roughly ground to fit. The koiguchi and shito-dome are prime examples of this on the naginata as they exhibit grinding or chisel marks of fitting the blade. The naginata Saya sticks at every insertion and retraction of the blade.

The tsuka profiles of each were a bit blocky and the tsuka-ito is fairly wide, adding bulk to the grip. Very much a factory made handle.

Each sword came with manual the states the blades should not be used for cutting. We were able to confirm with customer service that it was ok to perform tameshigiri with the blades. They expressed the manual was a meant to be more of a cautionary document than a disclaimer.

We completed testing the sample products. In short, they do cut but only ok. We performed 6 cuts with each blade on rolled tatami omote, mounted on a regulation stand, in a vertical fashion. The tatami was rolled tight with no center material such as bamboo to ensure consistency in each cut.

We observed some ha (edge) deformation and marks left on the hiraji and shinogi (angled blade body surface) but nothing substantial. This is likely due to the edge and blade geometry being fairly flat (vs more convex) and a maybe the blades not being heat treated as hard as they could be.

We also did notice the fuchi was loose on the katana after completing the cuts. This can be corrected easily but should not happen on a new blade.

For a newer practitioner, these swords would be fine.

I am a bit discouraged with the customer service when we provided similar feedback and asked about the katana and naginate not being folded. They were somewhat accusatory and reluctantly did provide an RMA stating that we could return the blades only if they were still in the original packaging and unused. In short, we opted not to return the swords due to the packaging being discarded and to continue our testing. Our intent is to keep these products as examples for our clients and students and to showcase features that may or may not be satisfactory.

For practitioners seeking a functional sword, there may be some value at investigating True Katana's performance line. My experience may not be inclusive to all their products but the customer service was disconcerting. I will recommend the hanwei product line before True Katana in the future.

Handmade Japanese Tachi Odachi Sword High Manganese Steel Real Hamon Full Tang

Very surprised and happy with the quality of this item. Was not expecting It to be this good and ended up purchasing another.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Blade

Good katana not as sharp as I would have liked it but overall nice look and not to heavy so easy to swing around.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard

I bought a katana and ninja sword. Both are beautifully made, well balanced and handle nicely. They were well packaged for shipping and arrived safely and on time. I am very happy with my purchase and will keep an eye on the website for future purchases.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Silk Thread Scabbard

Swear I ordered it Monday night, had an issue that was resolved Tuesday morning, received the katana Wednesday afternoon. Amazing customer service, new to collecting, however I truly appreciate the dedication the staff has to their customers.

Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel Hand Forged With Black Scabbard

First ever katana not from china town, I love the craftsmanship and was surprised how fast it arrived

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With White Scabbard

Was just as pictured. Nice sword. Arrived in perfect condition. Well made

Authentic Japanese Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Sturdy Tactical Swords

The one Katana was nice, the green one the other one (orange) looked a bit on the cheap side like a fake Katana. I collect Katanas and wanted to see what Truekatna had to offer. I'm sure many are not so fake looking and feeling but it seems to be taking a guess at it. I'm collect these swords and have for years, so I have a good ideal of what a nice one should look like even one that is inexpensive.

Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel With Orange Scabbard

Great katana, worth the money. Happy with the purchase.

Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard

Incredible on all levels…
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Snake Scabbard