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Real Katana

Real katana in this collection are hand-forged Japanese swords built to genuine construction standards - T10 clay-tempered, Damascus, 1095, and high-carbon steel blades with full-tang construction, real hamon, and traditionally fitted tsuka and saya. These are not decorative pieces: they are collectible katana made the way katana have always been made, through forging, clay tempering, quenching, and hand-fitting. Free shipping and a 30-day return policy are included.

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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Blade And Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Blade And Scabbard
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179.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Sword With Golden Blade And Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Sword With Golden Blade And Scabbard
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169.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Scabbard
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129.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword High Manganese Steel With Gray Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword High Manganese Steel With Gray Scabbard
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179.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Golden Blade
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Golden Blade
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219.00 USD
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High-performance Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel
High-performance Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel
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899.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Bronze Printed Blade
Handmade Japanese Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Bronze Printed Blade
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159.00 USD
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Handmade Real Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard
Handmade Real Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard
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159.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Real Hamon T10 Carbon Steel
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Real Hamon T10 Carbon Steel
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279.00 USD
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Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword
Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword
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189.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Black And Red Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Black And Red Scabbard
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159.00 USD
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Authentic Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Razor Sharp
Authentic Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Razor Sharp
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949.00 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 1045 Carbon Steel With Blue Blade
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Blue Blade
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159.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel
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149.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard
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139.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Damascus Steel
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Damascus Steel
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179.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With White Blade And Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With White Blade And Scabbard
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179.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Bronze Totem Theme Leather Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Bronze Totem Theme Leather Scabbard
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139.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Full Tang With Blue Blade
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Full Tang With Blue Blade
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199.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel With Rose Gold Blade
Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel With Rose Gold Blade
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209.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword 1095 Carbon Steel With Black Blade
Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword 1095 Carbon Steel With Black Blade
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179.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword High Manganese Steel With Black Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword High Manganese Steel With Black Scabbard
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179.00 USD
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Ghost of Tsushima Katana and Tanto Set - Jin Sakai Sword Replica Manganese Steel Blue Scabbard
Ghost Of Tsushima Katana And Tanto Set - Jin Sakai Sword Replica Manganese Steel Blue Scabbard
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299.00 USD
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High-performance Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon With Strap
High-performance Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon With Strap
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579.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Lightning Blade And Leopard Tsuba
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Lightning Blade And Leopard Tsuba
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189.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Blade And Tiger Tsuba
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Blade And Tiger Tsuba
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179.00 USD
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Handmade Full Tang Japanese Katana Sword 1095 Carbon Steel With Blue Scabbard
Handmade Full Tang Japanese Katana Sword 1095 Carbon Steel With Blue Scabbard
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149.00 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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Handcrafted 1090 Carbon Steel Katana With Purple Blade
Handcrafted 1090 Carbon Steel Katana With Purple Blade
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209.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Strap
Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Strap
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239.00 USD
Handmade Blue Japanese Katana Samurai Sword
Handmade Blue Japanese Katana Samurai Sword
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319.00 USD
Tk Classic Series (銀鹿) High-standard Japanese Katana Swords
Tk Classic Series (銀鹿) High-standard Japanese Katana Swords
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419.00 USD
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Handmade Full Tang Katana Sword 1065 Carbon Steel With Blue Scabbard
Handmade Full Tang Katana Sword 1065 Carbon Steel With Blue Scabbard
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149.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Sword High Manganese Steel With Golden Blade
Handmade Japanese Sword High Manganese Steel With Golden Blade
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179.00 USD
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Daisho Set, Katana Sword Set - Katana & Wakizashi Sword High Manganese Steel With Blue Blade
Daisho Set, Katana Sword Set - Katana & Wakizashi Sword High Manganese Steel With Blue Blade
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379.00 USD
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Was: 449.00 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a katana a 'real' katana versus a decorative one?
A real katana is distinguished from a decorative katana by its steel, its construction, and its heat treatment. The steel matters first: real katana are made from high-carbon steel - typically 1045, 1060, 1095, or T10 - that can be hardened through heat treatment to achieve a functional edge. Decorative katana are often made from stainless steel, which cannot be hardened to the same degree, or from mild steel and zinc alloys that have no genuine edge capability. Construction is the second marker: a real katana has full-tang construction where the steel runs continuously from the blade tip through the complete length of the handle. Decorative katana frequently use a rat-tail tang - a thin steel spike that inserts into a handle block - which creates a structural weak point at the blade-handle junction. Heat treatment is the third: clay tempering in the traditional Japanese method produces a visible hamon and differential hardness along the blade. A real katana will show these construction markers upon examination; a decorative piece will not.
How do I verify the construction quality of a real katana before buying?
Verifying the construction quality of a katana involves examining several specific elements. Full-tang construction is confirmed by looking at the handle end - on a properly constructed full-tang katana, the metal of the blade is visible at the kashira end of the tsuka, and mekugi pins through the handle secure the tang. Removing the handle from the blade reveals the tang directly if you want to confirm it. The hamon - the hardening boundary line along the blade's edge - should be visible to the naked eye on clay-tempered blades. A genuine hamon is not a painted or etched line but a physical change in the steel's crystalline structure visible as a misty, cloud-like zone along the edge. Steel type should be confirmed in the product description: T10, 1095, 1060, 1045, and Damascus are all appropriate materials. Stainless steel in a full-tang katana marketed as real is a contradiction - stainless cannot achieve the hardness profile of a properly heat-treated carbon steel blade. Handle materials should be genuine wood, same ray skin or synthetic equivalent, and ito cord wrapping rather than cast or molded plastic components.
What is the best steel type for a first real katana purchase?
For a first real katana purchase, 1045 or 1060 carbon steel is typically the most practical starting point. Both are mid-range carbon steels that offer genuine sword performance - proper hardness at the edge, reliable full-tang construction - at a price point that makes sense for an initial purchase before collecting experience deepens. 1045 carbon steel is the more forgiving choice: its carbon content is sufficient for functional heat treatment while the slightly lower hardness compared to higher-carbon steels makes it less susceptible to edge chipping under incidental contact. 1060 carbon steel provides better edge retention and a slightly sharper edge geometry for the same care effort. T10 clay-tempered steel is the material of choice for collectors who specifically want the visible hamon and the highest performance edge, but it requires more careful maintenance to protect the differentially hardened blade structure. Damascus steel is the most visually distinctive option and produces a blade with unique surface character, though the visual appeal comes alongside the same maintenance requirements as any carbon steel sword.
How should I care for a real katana to maintain its condition over time?
Caring for a real katana involves a consistent routine that takes only a few minutes when done regularly. The primary threat to a carbon steel blade is surface oxidation from moisture and oils. After any handling, wipe the blade with a clean soft cloth from habaki to tip to remove fingerprint oils. Every two to three months, clean the blade surface with uchiko powder applied via a soft puff - this removes any accumulated residue - wipe clean, and apply a fresh light coat of choji oil or a similar neutral sword oil using a soft cloth. This protective oil layer prevents atmospheric moisture from reaching the steel surface. Store the katana in its saya in a horizontal orientation in a stable indoor environment with consistent temperature and humidity. Direct sunlight accelerates the aging of the tsuka wrapping and handle lacquer, so avoid display positions that receive prolonged direct sun. With this straightforward routine, the blade and fittings of a quality real katana maintain their condition reliably across years of display and occasional handling.

Customer Reviews

Dmitrijs Sivickis Riga, Latvia
Feb 17, 2026 21:05

Thank you so much for the delivery. The sword is very beautiful, powerful, and the sharpening is excellent (it cuts through a sheet of paper). Special thanks for the delivery.

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Bradley Blunt California, United States
Feb 14, 2026 19:12

Good evening, r
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Upon receiving my new katana sword, I was absolutely thrilled at how beautiful it is and it appears to be very well made. It is lightweight and easy to handle! I can’t wait to practice wielding it so that I may become adept and proficient at its use! Thank you very kindly again! I’d also like to add that I will be sharing my appreciation of your craftsmanship with my friends and family, so they are aware of your quality product as well! r
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Sincerely, Bradley Darin Bluntr
(Prospective Samurai)

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Patrick Colvin California, United States
Feb 13, 2026 13:37

Arrived quickly and in great condition. This will be a great gift for my soon to be 30 year old son.

Handcrafted 1090 Carbon Steel Katana With Purple Blade Handcrafted 1090 Carbon Steel Katana With Purple Blade
Thomas Fraley Ohio, United States
Feb 12, 2026 19:03

I gave it as a gift and was very happy with the quality of the sword. They were also very happy when they saw the katana they had wanted for a long time.

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Roger Spangler Texas, United States
Feb 12, 2026 14:52

The item arrived well packaged and in a timely manner. I am pleased with this item but have made several minor alterations to improve appearance. the price was not too bad. I would buy again from this company if I found an item I liked and was priced right

Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword
Charles Segrest Michigan, United States
Feb 12, 2026 13:19

Lowk the design of the katana is really nice and the colors are vibrant

Handmade Full Tang Katana Sword 1065 Carbon Steel With Blue Scabbard Handmade Full Tang Katana Sword 1065 Carbon Steel With Blue Scabbard
Richard Timmons Texas, United States
Feb 12, 2026 12:04

the blade is spectacular perfect craftsmanship everything is perfect

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Marko Kostanjevec Varazdinska Zupanija, Croatia
Jan 23, 2026 09:01

Apsolutly love it.r
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4 star because the blade is a bit damadged at the top…

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