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Musashi Bamboo Warrior Sword shown with bamboo design steel tsuba, black glossy scabbard and black cord wrapped handle. The hardwood scabbard has a piano paint finish and black hanging cord, complimenting the black cord wrapped handle.

Bamboo Warrior Musashi Carbon Steel Katana Sword

$159.99
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30284 #46 PCSS806BK
5 out of 5 Customer Rating
  • CLAY-TEMPERED BLADE: 27 1/2" 1060 carbon steel blade with hamon, hardened to 55 HRC.
  • STRONG CONSTRUCTION: Full-tang build with dual bamboo pegs for stability and strength.
  • BAMBOO TSUBA: Steel guard with intricate bamboo motif for traditional character.
  • FINISHED SAYA: Hardwood scabbard with piano finish and steel fittings for elegance.
  • SWORD BAG INCLUDED: Black cotton bag provided for protection and storage.
Bamboo Warrior Musashi Carbon Steel Katana Sword
  • CLAY-TEMPERED BLADE: 27 1/2" 1060 carbon steel blade with hamon, hardened to 55 HRC.
  • STRONG CONSTRUCTION: Full-tang build with dual bamboo pegs for stability and strength.
  • BAMBOO TSUBA: Steel guard with intricate bamboo motif for traditional character.
  • FINISHED SAYA: Hardwood scabbard with piano finish and steel fittings for elegance.
  • SWORD BAG INCLUDED: Black cotton bag provided for protection and storage.
$159.99
The Bamboo Warrior Musashi Sword reflects timeless craftsmanship with its 27 1/2" handmade 1060 high carbon steel blade. Clay tempering creates a visible hamon while ensuring lasting strength, and full-tang construction with dual bamboo peg reinforcement provides stability and balance. Designed with precision, it carries the spirit and artistry of traditional sword-making. A hardwood handle wrapped in genuine ray skin and cotton cord offers an authentic grip, while the steel tsuba features a detailed bamboo motif that enhances its elegance. The piano-finished hardwood scabbard with steel fittings protects the blade and completes the refined presentation. Measuring 40" overall, the sword includes a black cotton storage bag, making it a distinguished addition to any collection.

Overall rating: 4.8356166 / 5 from 73 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Bamboo Warrior Musashi Carbon Steel Katana Sword is highly praised for its beauty, quality, and craftsmanship. Customers appreciate its razor-sharp blade, top-notch fittings, and fast shipping. The sword's aesthetic appeal and superb feel make it a valuable addition to any collection.

Summary topics

  • Blade Hamon (18%): Based on a significant number of customers, the Hamon is highly praised for its beauty and quality.
  • Fittings (14%): It was highlighted by customers that the fittings on this Katana are nice, tight, and aesthetically pleasing.
  • Shipping Speed (6%): It was noted by customers that the shipping for this product is lightning fast and worth 3 times the price.
  • Blade Quality (28%): A significant number of customers stated that the blade is hands down one of the best Musashi swords out there.
  • Katana Aesthetics (15%): Many customers raved about this katana, stating that it is beautiful, well-made, and worth the money.

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Review highlights

  • "With that said, all the fittings are nice and tight and the blade cuts well with a nice looking hamon." — Dan B.
  • "the sword is very well put together looks great and cuts well with great balance ." — Anthony K.
  • "The blade is beautiful with an awesome natural hamon, all furniture and fittings look good and are nice and tight." — Claudia R.

Reviews

Exceptional quality for the price

"I make swords as a blacksmith, but getting the proportions right on eastern swords is difficult. I have always wanted to have/make a Katana, so to save myself the effort of trying to make one that was properly weighted, with a real hamon, and with nice detailed fittings, I decided to buy one. I did not want a cheap, poorly made one, as I still wanted something of quality. A friend of mine recommended Musashi swords to me, as he had one I had always liked. I decided to get the bamboo one due to the hamon and the fuller down the length of the blade. I am very critical when it comes to swords, ones that I make and ones others make, so I was genuinely surprised by the quality of the piece. I would 100% recomend this sword to anyone that is looking for a good looking Katana for a reasonable price. The only negative commentary I have is that the ito wrap is a bit fuzzy, and that the tsuba is powder coated. I knew both of these would be present when I purchased the sword."

— Waltteri V. (5/5)

A Well Built Sword...

"This is a great sword for the price point!... It appears to be hand forged as I can see very slight waves along the spine. But the blade is straight and aligns with the handle. Everything is tight. No rattles. There are two things I'm disapointed about... 1.) the blade is not evenly sharpened. Some sections sharper than others. Last 3 inches near tsuba are smooth and. Rolled over. 2.) There appears to be sandpaper scrathes. In the middle of the blade. Anyways, I will keep it."

— Anonymous (3/5)

Great katana

"Very nice sword for $100! Well put together, double pegged, full tang, no rattling, tight Ito....etc. I'm sorry but I have to laugh at a few people. The kid who said "after watching videos with REAL Japanese people in it, he was cutting things WELL beyond what this sword is "rated" for." Sorry but this sword has no "rating" on it Hahahaha. Then the fool who says he has a 9260 steel Cheness katana that is beat out by this $100 1060 katana! WTF??!! Dude, send me your "subpar" Cheness katana and I will GLADLY GIVE you my copy of this sword for free!! Idiot. There's always one or two who write such uneducated, foolish, "reviews." *sigh* Anywho, like I was saying. For $100 this is as close to having a $200-$250 sword as you are going to get. I would recommend buying one, and I am pretty dang picky when it comes to my sword collection and what goes in it. Cheers."

— Anonymous (4/5)

Good Value

"Cuts through bottles like they are not there. Good heat treat. Missed bottle. Hit 2x4 wooden stand. Cut into wood 3/4" deep. No chips, dents or nicks in blade. No scratches. Sword is put together tightly and fits snug inside the tsuba. Bought one for stepson for Christmas and when I looked it over ordered myself one too. Real hamon. For a hundred bucks I like it better than my 9260 Tenchi from Chenessnthat cost three times as much. It just feels better in my hand. Handle longer with slight wasting in grip. Get this you won't regret it."

— Michael Y. (5/5)

Awesome!

"This product really impressed me. It's not junk, it's a fine weapon and I am sold on True Swords!"

— Anonymous (5/5)

Awesome

"Just as expected, have no complaints what so ever. Quality product from a quality company."

— Joseph B. (5/5)

This is my first review.

"This is my first review. First of all, this is a beautiful and well made katana! After cutting milk jugs. I decided to see if it was really a fuctional sword. So 2" green bamboo was my decision on what would give me my answer. It cut so clean and smooth! Every cut after that one was great! But, didn't give me that feeling that first cut did. I'm hooked! Can't wait to get my next Musashi from True Swords!"

— Marshal B. (5/5)

This is my first Katana

"This is my first Katana purchase so I am not an expert by any means but I am a extremely critical consumer and I can honestly say that I have absolutely no complaints. It is an awesome blade to look at and hold. Feels real and not like some cheap flea market or novelty store item. I would highly recommend this sword for anyone on a budget that wants a quality product that will obviously last a lifetime with proper care and handling of course."

— Joseph B. (5/5)

Being the first Katana I

"Being the first Katana I have bought from Trueswords (I have ordered a few other things ranging from daggers to ornamental lockboxes), I had high hopes. It was only $99 plus the cost of shipping, and I honestly feel it was worth it. I have practiced with Katanas and plenty of other swords for a few years now, and this blade feels very nice. The blade is a little heavier than what I'm use to using but nice either way. They even send a certificate telling details of the blade and the name given to it. Mine was named "Shirakawa" (??) meaning "White River" or "River of White" in Japanese. I like it. Will be ordering from Trueswords again very soon!"

— Dustin S. (5/5)

True Swords bent over backwards

"True Swords bent over backwards to help me buy my sword i.e. I sent them a text saying I could not order the Bamboo because I did not have the right credit card...their response; a sales rep (sorry I can't remember his name) called me and went the extra mile to get my info in and get me the sword..thanks for that. Anyway the sword is awesome. I took it out and I wanted to hear the report, nothing. hen I remembered it had to be a perfect swing and swoosh..there it was, it sounded beautiful. It cuts the air so perfectly even a light swing of no more than 30 degrees reports. The sword is well made and the balance is great, it just feels right in the hand. I am very impressed by this sword and True Swords willingness to please."

— Jim T. (5/5)

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