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Explore the artistry and tradition of Japanese swords at TrueSwords.com! Wield the powerful Japanese Odachi Samurai Sword or experience the craftsmanship of the Sokojikara Soul Crane Handmade Katana. Elevate your collection with the sleek Shinwa Black Komodo Handmade Tanto.


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Shinwa Royal Warrior Katana/Samurai sword with black lacquered scabbard, black nylon cord wrapped handle and sharp Damascus steel blade. Zoomed view of custom winged tsuba design along with black scabbard and detailing of the hardwood handle wrapped in nylon cord. Shinwa katana handle shown wrapped with black nylon cord. Detailed view showcasing the faux ray skin of the handle wrapped with braided cord and metal adornment. Closeup view of the sharp hand forged Damascus steel blade. The tsuba is shown with a black detailed winglike pattern. Detailed view of the black braided cording wrapped around the solid black lacquer hardwood scabbard. Brass collar shown surrounding the Shinwa blade with another look at the winged tsuba.
Shinwa Royal Warrior Handmade Samurai Sword
$97.98 Price reduced from $229.99 to
6172 Shinwa Royal Warrior Handmade Samurai Sword | 27 3/8" Damascus Steel Blade | 41 1/2" Overall Length | Wrapped Handle | Matching Scabbard Included USD 132.01 1 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL2 Category L2 97.98
The Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Katana displayed on its stand The handle, pommel and scabbard The katana's tsuba shown in detail A detailed look at the decorative menuki A detailed view of the pommel A view of the tsuba and brass habaki A look at the full length of the katana's blade Different views of the Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Katana
Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Legacy Katana
$299.99
38023 Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Legacy Katana / Samurai Sword USD 2 Shikoto Swords Japanese Swords T10 Steel Swords CL2 Category L2 299.99
This Navy Officer Sword makes a distinguished presentation award for distinguished service or an excellent display piece for an office The 39 3/10” overall sword slides smoothly into a black wooden scabbard with polished brass accents It has a clay-tempered 27 9/10”, razor-sharp T10 steel blade, which extends from a decorative, polished brass habaki and tsuba
Japanese Type 98 Gunto Officer's Katana Sword 39"
$259.99
48809 WWII Japanese Type 98 Gunto Officer's Katana Sword And Scabbard - T10 Carbon Steel Blade, Clay-Tempered Genuine Rayskin, Brass Pommel And Guard - Length 39 3/10” USD 3 BUDK Swords Japanese Swords T10 Steel Swords CL3 Category L3 259.99
Shinwa White Knight katana closeup with view of ornate tsuba, white cord wrapped handle, and black Damascus steel blade. The white cord wrapped katana handle matches the white hardwood scabbard with white hanging cord. White braided cord wraps the faux rayskin handle of the sword with brass menuki. Zoomed view of brass dragon tsuba and brass blade collar. The white braided cord wrapping the handle runs through the ornate brass pommel. The brass menuki sits atop the black faux ray skin handle, wrapped in white cord. Zoomed view of the ornate brass habaki with depictions of a house and landscape. White scabbard wrapped with white nylon hanging cord.
Shinwa White Knight Black Damascus Sword
$99.99 Price reduced from $199.99 to
17667 Shinwa White Knight Black Damascus Sword | 28 3/4” blade | 41 3/4” overall USD 100.00 4 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL1 Category 99.99
Last Samurai Spirit Katana shown atop traditional background with detailed view of the dragon tsuba and stand. The black scabbard has traditional engravings and has a black hanging cord. The circular cast tsuba has an ornate dragon design between the engraved carbon steel blade and cord wrapped handle.
Samurai Spirit Katana with Scabbard
$33.99
30061 Last Samurai Spirit Katana Sword With Scabbard USD 5 BUDK Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL1 Category 33.99
A three piece katana sword set displayed on wooden stand and shows a zoomed view of black dragon handguard with brass habaki Shinwa 3 japanese swords encased in separate scabbards with handles wrapped in faux ray skin and black nylon cord Shinwa black 3 piece japanese sword set displayed on a black lacquered wooden stand Close view of faux rayskin handle wrapped with a black ito extracted from scabbard showing damascus steel and dragon tsuba Zoomed view of faux rayskin handle wrapped with a black nylon cord extended from dragon handguard Zoomed view of black nylon wrapped hilt and etched pommel with accents of gold Close view of hand forged black damascus steel with a razor sharp blade and tip
Shinwa Black Knight 3-Piece Sword and Stand Set
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40689 Shinwa Black Knight 3-Piece Sword and Stand Set | 40” katana | 31” wakizashi | 22” tanto USD 113.01 6 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL3 Category L3 189.98
Shinwa Dragon Lord katana from various views, with detailed shots of cast dragon tsuba, ornate pommel and lacquered scabbard. The wooden scabbard with lacquered black with black hanging cord. Detailing of the cast tsuba is shown with ornate dragon design. Under the ray skin and black cord wrapped handle is a antiqued cast collar depicting a house and scenery. The pommel is intricately designed with dragon detailing. An ornate red box with handle and clasps houses the katana. The black braided cord of the scabbard surrounds a gold detail. The handle is black faux ray skin wrapped in braided black cord with menuki.
Shinwa Dragon Lord Handmade Katana
$94.98 Price reduced from $174.99 to
16262 Dragon Lord Handmade Katana | 28 1/2" Damascus steel blade | 41 1/2" overall USD 80.01 7 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL2 Category L2 94.98
Shinwa Black Knight Katana on bamboo mat, showcasing black Damascus steel blade and ornate dragon tsuba. Black katana inside black scabbard with black hanging cord and faux ray skin handle. Katana tsuka wrapped in black cord over faux ray skin. Zoomed view of the brass dragon menuki under the black cord wrapping of the faux ray handle. Black and gold notch on black lacquered scabbard with black hanging cord wrapped around it. Close view of the black cord wrapped handle with line detailing on pommel. Detailing of the stark contract between the orangish brown lines and curves on the black Damascus steel blade. Tsuba with black dragon aside full view of the katana with black Damascus blade and black lacquered scabbard with view of detailing on pommel.
Shinwa Black Knight Katana
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11336 Shinwa Scarlet Komodo Tanto | 14 3/4" Blade | 20" Overall Length | Hand-Lacquered Hardwood Handle | Decorative Display Box USD 103.01 8 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 89.98
K Exclusive Biohazard Katana shown from various views, with bio hazard symbol guard and black scabbard. The neon green imitation ray skin of the katana handle is wrapped in black cord and has a black chain on the end. The 38” katana has a black scabbard and black cord wrapped handle with neon green imitation ray skin underneath.
Bio Hazard Katana Saber
$29.99
29277 Bio Hazard Katana Sword USD 9 BUDK Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL3 Category L3 29.99
Shinwa Colossus Handmade Odachi / Giant Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel; Genuine Ray Skin; Dragon Tsuba - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready - 60” Shinwa Colossus Handmade Odachi / Giant Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel; Genuine Ray Skin; Dragon Tsuba - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready - 60” Shinwa Colossus Handmade Odachi / Giant Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel; Genuine Ray Skin; Dragon Tsuba - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready - 60” Shinwa Colossus Handmade Odachi / Giant Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel; Genuine Ray Skin; Dragon Tsuba - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready - 60” Shinwa Colossus Handmade Odachi / Giant Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel; Genuine Ray Skin; Dragon Tsuba - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready - 60” Shinwa Colossus Handmade Odachi / Giant Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel; Genuine Ray Skin; Dragon Tsuba - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready - 60” Shinwa Colossus Handmade Odachi / Giant Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel; Genuine Ray Skin; Dragon Tsuba - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready - 60”
Shinwa Handmade Monkey King Odachi
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14546 Shinwa Handmade Monkey King Odachi | 28 1/2” Damascus steel blade | 39 1/2” overall USD 37.01 10 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL3 Category L3 199.98
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Shinwa Purple Empress Samurai Sword
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40932 Shinwa Purple Empress Short Samurai Sword | carbon steel | 20 1/2" blade | 30" overall | black lacquered wooden scabbard included USD 56.01 11 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL3 Category L3 137.98
Highlander Closed Mouth Dragon Katana with Blue Lacquered Saya - 1045 High Carbon Steel Blade - Battle Ready Highlander Closed Mouth Dragon Katana with Blue Lacquered Saya - 1045 High Carbon Steel Blade - Battle Ready Highlander Closed Mouth Dragon Katana with Blue Lacquered Saya - 1045 High Carbon Steel Blade - Battle Ready
Highlander Dragon Katana with Black Saya
$48.98 Price reduced from $59.99 to
38390 Highlander Closed Mouth Dragon Katana with Black Lacquered Saya - 1045 High Carbon Steel Blade - Battle Ready USD 11.01 12 BUDK Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 48.98
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JAPANESE SWORD FAQS  

  • What is the difference between a katana, wakizashi, and tanto?
    The katana is a long sword, the wakizashi is a shorter companion sword, and the tanto is a dagger. Traditionally, samurai would carry both a katana and wakizashi as part of a daisho set, with each sword serving a specific purpose.
  • What is an odachi sword?
    An odachi sword, also known as a nodachi, is basically a large katana, similar in size to a European “two-hander” or “Zweihander” sword. Whereas a katana would typically have a blade between 24 and 30 inches, an odachi sword would exceed 35 inches, with some being 50 or greater.
  • What is a shirasaya?
    A shirasaya, or “white scabbard” is not a sword but a method of housing or storing a sword’s blade. When at home, a sword’s blade stock would be removed from the hilt and guard and placed in the wooden shirasaya, protecting the tang and blade from the elements, but rendering them easily removable and thereby accessible for oiling or routine maintenance. Effectively, the shirasaya is a way to store or transport the blade.
  • What materials are used to make Japanese swords?
    Japanese swords are typically made from high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, or folded steel for the blade. Handles are often wrapped in ray skin or cord, and scabbards are crafted from lacquered wood or leather.
  • Are Japanese swords functional or decorative?
    TrueSwords.com offers both functional and decorative Japanese swords. Functional swords are suitable for martial arts or cutting practice, while others are designed mainly for display and collection.
  • What is the value of a katana with a damascus blade?
    Damascus steel is made by layering several different grades of steel together, conferring the benefits of each alloy to the new damascus matrix. As a result, some damascus steel blades are highly durable, wear-resistant, and corrosion resistant, among other beneficial attributes. Additionally, many find the unique patterns created in the surface of damascus steel to be an aesthetically pleasing selling point.
  • What maintenance is required for a Japanese sword?
    Regular maintenance includes cleaning the blade after use, applying a light coat of oil to prevent rust, and storing it in a dry place. This care ensures the blade's longevity and keeps it sharp.