Love the Look of it online, but unfortunately the Dragon Carving is not as prominent as shown on the website. I’m not sure if this is on purpose or not but it seems that the lacquer/ varnish was over done and it covered the dragon carving to the point that it makes it almost invisible/ not easily seen.

Other than that I think that the Sword is amazing the Handle and the Tsuba are fitted great, I do wish that the Tsuba had a dragon design instead to match the Saya (sheath) but it’s sharp and feels really good in your hands.

If you want to buy it I’d double check regarding the Saya (Sheath) dragon carving and if it’s supposed to be dark like that or not.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon

Beautiful blade, always good stuff from true katana!!

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon

i thought it was pretty cool. it came in great condition and is sharp. would recommend

Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard

loved it had to order me a tachi to complete the set😍

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon With White Scabbard

Love it. Great quality and weight. Came very sharp.

Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel With Orange Scabbard

This is the fourth sword I have purchased from here and I am never disappointed!!! I love it! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a sword!!

Authentic Japanese Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Sturdy Tactical Swords

Very nice, perfect decoration and super fast delivery.

Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Damascus Steel

The sword is a darker blue than it looks and so is the scabbard however. The scabbard is about the color of the sword in the photo and the sword is very dark. Almost black. Both look very nice though. Sword is straight and it is sharp. Pretty decent balance. I'd say for the price you really won't beat it. Pretty fast shipping as well. Believe I got it in about 11 days. I'm not gonna say there aren't better but for a first sword or practice sword at this price I don't see you getting anything better. Metal seams to hold its edge good but I haven't done enough testing yet for that.

Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Blue Blade And Scabbard

Great sword it’s a work of art. Fantastic company with the best communication.

High-performance Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Full Tang

This Katana for the money it is an outstanding purchase!!! I will be ordering the stand and the other TWO sizes ??? to complete the set . Compared to the other Katana I ordered from China their work is very POOR QUAILTY!!!!! I am very proud of the Sword and show it to all my friends. Can you please look up the number of the KATAna I purched and give me a Quote on how much for the other two swords to complete the set!!!! VERY GOOD Craftmanship!!!!!!! Thanks in advance for your attention to detail!!!!! MSgt. Wayne E. White USMC (Ret.) 1985.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon

I loved my 2 swords, very beautiful, they arrived quickly, a dream to decorate my office, thanks, regards

High-performance Japanese Katana Sword Melaleuca Steel Real Hamon Full Tang

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

Bought as a gift for my son and he loves it. well made and great service.

Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempere Real Hamon With White Scabbard

The craftsmanship on this katana is awesome. I couldn’t be more pleased with the black blade. Very very sharp edge. Very good craftsmanship. Katana to scabbard is a perfect fit. I will definitely buy more products from true katana. I wish I could give six stars would recommend to anyone.

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

Wow, what can I say. I have had swords before, but this time I decided to take a chance with a slightly higher grade sword from a supplier (TrueKatana) I have not used before and without seeing it in person first. I will say that the risk paid off. This is one of the nicest swords I have held. The ad said genuine rayskin, it feels real and looks great, so I am impressed. While at this price point you should expect quality, sometimes it’s just nice to actually get the quality that you’re expecting. This is one beautiful sword you can see the blade tempering is very well done. I have not used it to cut mats yet, but so far this feels extremely durable and up to the task. This is my second sword order from TrueKatana (my Chinese sword just arrived as well) and so far, this relationship is a win! If you are unsure, try a sword at a lesser price point from them and see for yourself. Be sure you know what you are going to do with the sword before buying so you pick the correct metal and type and you can’t go wrong. So far they get a passing grade from me!

High-performance Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel

What can I say. I will start off by saying the sword is nice. What I expected. The sheath was broken when I received it. The shipping box looked OK. I tried getting hold of the company. They do not answer their phone. It is always busy. I have sent 4 emails. Still have not heard back. So the sword is Good. Their costumer service sucks. I was thinking of buying another sword but with their costumer service I probably will not order another one.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon 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

I would have to say that these katanas are the best for their price point.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon With White Scabbard

Everything as stated and expected, great service

Handmade Japanese Tachi Odachi Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon

I like it a lot. Relatively cheap, but I’m happy with how solid it is. Nothing jiggles or rattles on it. The Damascus blade is a very nice touch. Came sharp but not crazy sharp, Probably a good thing.

Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Damascus Steel