This katana is now my favorite and I've bought over 7 from TK ,the reason is it's special blade geometry which makes it very light and fast with one hand. The hamon and polish are impeccable and the blade a beaty.The other reason is the fit and finish is flawless and especially love the fit of the Saya and its elegant silk string. Wanted to take this opportunity to recommend the t10 folded naginata's I've included, these have the same blade geometry as katana reviewed (which also makes them light)they are 1 3/8" tall the whole way through the blade(which is the same length)opposed to a 11/4" tapering to 1". These naginata's are bigger and badder ,you won't be sorry you picked one up.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Silk Thread Scabbard |
I purchased 5 katana from 5 separate stores. This one had higher quality and tracking than all the others. The balance was good. The sword stays appropriately in the saya/sheath when turned upside down, and there is no rattle in the saya when you gently shake it.
The sword was able to handle tameshigiri on tatami goza without incident for a 1/4 sized, 1/2 sized, and full-sized roll. Other katana started to chip at the blade, had pulls in the tatami on their cuts, or simply couldn't properly slice.
The only downside is all others came with a bag, and this one did not, but as it is the one that will continue to be used, it is not much of a downside.
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High-performance Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel Real Hamon Full Tang |
So this was a good blade for the price. The sayia is loose but gorilla glue couldn't fix. As for the rest of the sword.
Hamon line isn't a real hammon for T10, but it is there'ish. It will cut but it being dojo ready without a bit of maintenance, it'll get there.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
excellent katana, very pretty, I would definitely buy again
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel Full Tang With Black Scabbard |
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.
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High-performance Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel |
Authentic Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon TK-JP-KT19135 . I am very pleased with the quality of this sword. Everything fits nice and tight, there is no blade rattle once in saya. The Tsuba (Guard) and Kashira (pommel) show no casting imperfections. The Tsuka ito (Cord Warp) is the best I have felt. All parts are of quality. Although I haven't used it Tameshigiri (test cutting), I expect the blade to perform well. Small negatives - first, be in no hurry to receive the sword...3.5 weeks for me. Second, the list of "Do not ...." with this sword seems excessive and sometimes humorous.
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Authentic Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon |
Love the sword. The blade, Saya, and ito all have excellent craftsmanship. My only issue was that one of the fittings as well as the sageo wrap was loose. Other than that can not complain. Worth the money.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
Marvelously handmade
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
Great katana, it genuinely holds up as a true katana the T10 metal is a strong durable metal for sure!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon With White Scabbard |
loved it had to order me a tachi to complete the set😍
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon With White Scabbard |
Came in beautifully highly recommend
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
My second sword from this company and love them both they are 100 legit battle ready
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Silk Thread Scabbard |
Its a good sword for 380 bucks the silk wrap is on there tight and the blade is sharp cuts through paper like nothing. The dragon isn’t red its orange but it still looks good. I just messed up and bought the sword before a big sale of 40% off, I could’ve got the sword for a lot cheaper and Instead of getting the sword for 233 I bought it for 360 oof
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel Full Tang With Black Scabbard |
Arrived in a couple weeks and I'm quite happy with it. I believe this sword is worth what I payed. Nothing more, nothing less. It's quite sharp, has a nice weight to it, and feels well-balanced. My next katana will be one that was forged and folded and tempered in Japan. And maybe one day I'll be in a place to own a real katana (tamahagane steel). But this is a great first sword :) Thank you!
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High-performance Exquisite Handmade Full-tang Katana Sword With Clay Tempered Blade |
This sword is possibly the closest I have come to the "real deal" for an authentic Katana. The blade is impeccably beautiful and the overall characteristics are almost indistinguishable from ancient Tamahagane steel. This is a fantastic value for the price!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
Great sword and well packaged for transport. The Katana looks really good.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
Ordered this sword for training
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon |
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!
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High-performance Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel |
Amazing!!!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel Full Tang With Black Scabbard |
I’m extremely satisfied with my order. I ordered a higher end sword and it came fully sharpened and is extremely sturdy. This is my first katana, however I showed it to one of my friends that is a collector of swords and he too was very impressed with the quality of the katana that I received. I will definitely be buying another in the future!
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High-performace Japanese Samurai Sword Clay Tempered |
She’s happy!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon With White 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.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Silk Thread Scabbard |
Easy ordering. Fast shipping.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
It’s exactly how the description said it was, Will be buying more swords in the future
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
AWESOME sword quick delivery will do business with this vendor again
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High-performance Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel |
I would have to say that these katanas are the best for their price point.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon With White Scabbard |
I was surprised by just how nice this sword is. When you buy a handmade sword for under $300, you're not expecting to use it fighting other immortals for their power, but I was actually blown away by how well it is made. The purple color of the Damascus blade is beautiful. It was way sharper than I expected it to be. The detail of the engravings and hand guard is perfect. The sword fits securely within the sheath, which is also very nice and the wrapping on the handle is tight and the spacing is very even in the cord. While my intention for this was a wall mounted display, I have found myself handling this sword way more than I expected. Shipping was lighting fast, I think about 4-5 days from order until it arrived. I will be buying my next TrueKatana soon!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel With Purple Blade |
I purchased the silk thread katana ,t10 folded steel. It came sharpened , razor sharp. Beautifully done and finished. The blade has a Sabre style near the tip on the spine. Its 2 lb very maneuverable and well balanced. Very pleased.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Silk Thread Scabbard |
