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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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Sokojikara Kitsune Katana shown next to wine-red wooden scabbard and with iron tsuba. Wine-red wooden scabbard with brown hanging cord shown with sword inside. The white genuine ray skin handle is wrapped brown cord and has a gold colored menuki. Detailed view of the iron tsuba with branch detailing. Zoomed view of the gold colored menuki beneath the brown cord wrapping of the handle. The brown cord wrapping the handle is pulled through the katana’s pommel. Detailed look at the speckled wine-red hardwood scabbard with brown hanging cord. Just beneath the iron tsuba is a gold colored habaki.
Sokojikara Kitsune Handmade Katana
Price reduced from $545.99 to $312.98 Save 43%
36507 Sokojikara Kitsune Handmade Katana / Samurai Sword USD 233.01 61 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 312.98
Sword you’re looking for whether you’re an avid collector or a first-time owner, giving you quality and value far beyond the price The 41” katana slides into a black lacquered wooden scabbard, accented with a red painted design and black cord-wrap The hardwood handle is wrapped in faux rayskin and black cord and has an intricately detailed metal alloy tsuba The full-tang, razor-sharp, sword has a 28”, 1045 carbon steel blade, which extends from a polished brass habaki The hardwood handle is wrapped in faux rayskin and black cord and has an intricately detailed metal alloy tsuba Sword you’re looking for whether you’re an avid collector or a first-time owner, giving you quality and value far beyond the price
Kojiro Fire Dragon Katana 41"
Price reduced from $124.99 to $102.98 Save 18%
49072 Kojiro Fire Dragon Katana And Scabbard - 1045 Carbon Steel Blade, Cord-Wrapped Handle, Metal Tsuba - Length 41” USD 22.01 62 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 102.98
Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2”
Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana
$368.99
45933 Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana USD 63 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 368.99
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Since 2007, Shinwa Swords has been hand-forging their swords using ancient tempering techniques that give them a custom look The Shinwa Golden Dragon Odachi Sword was crafted with painstaking detail, making it a collector’s dream The hand-lacquered, black wooden scabbard protects the blade while adding classic style to this 60” overall katana Since 2007, Shinwa Swords has been hand-forging their swords using ancient tempering techniques that give them a custom look The colossal, full-tang 36” Damascus steel blade is expertly hand-forged by seasoned swordsmiths using centuries-old techniques The exquisitely detailed, gold-plated metal tsuba is square-shaped and it is embossed with an intricate Chinese dragon
Shinwa Golden Dragon Odachi Sword
Price reduced from $323.99 to $177.97 Save 45%
50576 Shinwa Golden Dragon Odachi Sword USD 146.02 64 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 177.97
Honshu wakizashi sword with black and brass handle shown in front of other weapons on tatami mats. Zoomed view of the 1060 high-carbon steel blade point and brass guard and blade collar above the “Honshu” logo on the blade. Textured black handle of the wakizashi shown outside leaned up against black wood. Wakizashi shown with steel blade, black textured handle, and brass accents. The black scabbard features paracord wrapping, matching the paracord lanyard on the sword handle.
Honshu Wakizashi Sword
$229.99
25346 Honshu Wakizashi Sword USD 65 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 229.99
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.
Musashi Bamboo Warrior Carbon Steel Katana Sword
$159.99
30284 Bamboo Warrior Musashi Carbon Steel Katana Sword USD 66 Musashi Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL2 Category L2 159.99
The Honshu Boshin Midnight Forge is 40 13/16” in overall length The double-edged sword slides smoothly into its black wooden sheath The Honshu Boshin Midnight Forge Double-Edged Katana has a 1060 high carbon steel blade with a black finish
Honshu Boshin Midnight Forge Double-Edged Katana
$166.99
50240 Honshu Boshin Midnight Forge Double-Edged Katana USD 67 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 166.99
The Sokojikara Water Buffalo God Katana was hand-forged and clay-tempered to give it both strength and flexibility The 40” overall katana slides smoothly into a matte black scabbard, accented with brown cord-wrap to match the handle It has an antiqued brass, round tsuba with an intricately detailed water buffalo god design
Sokojikara Water Buffalo God Katana and Scabbard
Price reduced from $409.99 to $251.98 Save 39%
50226 Sokojikara Water Buffalo God Katana and Scabbard USD 158.01 68 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 251.98
Different views of the Shikoto Tiger Wood Katana A close-up of the tsuba and blade A view of the blade, scabbard and handle
Shikoto Tigerwood Katana and Scabbard
$499.99
50666 Shikoto Tigerwood Katana and Scabbard USD 69 Shikoto Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 499.99
Musashi katana shown from various views with red glossy scabbard and dragon tsuba. The katana measures 39 3/4" and is housed inside a glossy hand-painted red scabbard. The white genuine ray skin handle is wrapped with black cord and has a menuki.
Musashi 1060 Carbon Steel Hand Forged Katana Sword
Price reduced from $178.99 to $157.99 Save 12%
30334 1060 Carbon Steel Hand Forged Musashi Katana Sword USD 21.00 70 Musashi Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 157.99
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Shinwa Golden Knight Odachi Golden Knight Odachi close up Shinwa Odachi Specifications Golden Knight Odachi handle Golden Oachi Pommel close up Shinwa Golden Knight Odachi in saya Odachi Tsuba close up
Shinwa Golden Knight Odachi
$327.99
52469 Shinwa Golden Knight Odachi USD 71 Shinwa Brands Shinwa Hand-Forged Swords - Katanas, Sword Sets & Knives CL2 Category L2 327.99
Sokojikara Scorn Handmade Katana shown from different angles The sword secured in its wooden scabbard The decorative tsuba The handle is cord-wrapped A close-up view of the decorative menuki The pommel and handle
Sokojikara Scorn Handmade Katana
Price reduced from $460.99 to $280.98 Save 39%
36510 Sokojikara Scorn Handmade Katana / Samurai Sword USD 180.01 72 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords T10 Steel Swords CL2 Category L2 280.98
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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.