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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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Shikoto Kogane Dynasty Tachi sword shown with brass accents and brass colored cord wrapping handle and black scabbard. Detailed view of both the Damascus steel blade of the sword and the brass guard and pommel of the handle. Shikoto Black Kogane Dynasty Forged Tachi Sword Damascus
Shikoto Black Kogane Dynasty Forged Tachi Damascus Sword
Price reduced from $324.99 to NOW $238.98 You Save 26% -26%
14242 Shikoto Black Kogane Dynasty Forged Tachi Damascus Sword USD 86.01 109 Shikoto Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 238.98
40" Musashi Natural Wood Shirasaya Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Ninja Bushido 40" Musashi Natural Wood Shirasaya Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Ninja Bushido 40" Musashi Natural Wood Shirasaya Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Ninja Bushido 40" Musashi Natural Wood Shirasaya Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Ninja Bushido 40" Musashi Natural Wood Shirasaya Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Ninja Bushido
Musashi Natural Wood Shirasaya
$39.99
45608 Musashi Natural Wood Shirasaya USD 110 BUDK Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 39.99
Shinwa Imperial Dragon katana shown from various views, including detailed shot of metal tsuba, red scabbard, and black cord wrapped handle. Hand-lacquered red scabbard features a mother-of-pearl dragon design on the side. The handle is made from white genuine ray skin with black braided cord around it and brass menuki. Detailed view of the mother-of-pearl dragon on the side of the red scabbard. Close view of the brass menuki on the white ray skin handle with black braided cord. Closeup of the metal tsuba with circular, floral type design.
Shinwa Imperial Dragon Handmade Katana
Price reduced from $517.99 to NOW $327.98 You Save 37% -37%
17682 Shinwa Imperial Dragon Handmade Katana | 28 3/4” Damascus steel blade | 40” overall USD 190.01 111 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 327.98
Shinwa Shirasaya shown with sword laid next to the black lacquered scabbard and with detailed view of the blade. The black lacquered hardwood handle seamlessly fits with the coordinating scabbard. Zoomed view of the glossy black hardwood handle, brass habaki, and hand-forged carbon steel tempered blade. Shinwa Sleek Black Shirasaya Sword
Shinwa Sleek Black Shirasaya Sword
Price reduced from $102.99 to NOW $68.98 You Save 33% -33%
32200 Shinwa Sleek Black Shirasaya Sword | carbon steel | 28” blade | 40 1/2" overall USD 34.01 112 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 68.98
Using the age-old process of clay tempering, to forge swords that have the perfect balance of strength and flexibility The 40” overall katana slides smoothly into a black, lacquered scabbard, accented with black cord-wrap to match the handle It has an antiqued brass, round tsuba with an intricately detailed tiger in an open design The 40” overall katana slides smoothly into a black, lacquered scabbard, accented with black cord-wrap to match the handle The sword has a hand-forged, 29” clay-tempered 1095 carbon steel blade that’s razor-sharp and perfectly balanced It has an antiqued brass, round tsuba with an intricately detailed tiger in an open design and a pommel to match
Sokojikara Stalking Tiger Katana and Scabbard
Price reduced from $332.99 to NOW $269.99 You Save 19% -19%
50223 Sokojikara Stalking Tiger Katana and Scabbard USD 63.00 113 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 269.99
The mark of a Samurai was the formidable weapon that he carried that became a part of him for the rest of his life The 41 7/10” overall katana slides smoothly into a matte black, wooden scabbard with a black cord-wrap accent The hardwood handle is wrapped in genuine, white rayskin and black cord and the tsuba is metal alloy in a golden dragon design The hardwood handle is wrapped in genuine, white rayskin and black cord and the tsuba is metal alloy in a golden dragon design It has a 28”, razor-sharp 1045 carbon steel blade with a visible hamon, which extends from a brass habaki The 41 7/10” overall katana slides smoothly into a matte black, wooden scabbard with a black cord-wrap accent
Kojiro Golden Dragon Katana
$155.99
49501 Kojiro Golden Dragon Katana & Scabbard USD 114 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 155.99
Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Genuine Rayskin - Red Tachi-Style Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Genuine Rayskin - Red Tachi-Style Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Genuine Rayskin - Red Tachi-Style Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Genuine Rayskin - Red Tachi-Style Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Genuine Rayskin - Red Tachi-Style Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Genuine Rayskin - Red Tachi-Style Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Genuine Rayskin - Red Tachi-Style Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Genuine Rayskin - Red Tachi-Style Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang - 41"
Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi
$275.99
40911 Sokojikara Senzo Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword USD 115 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 275.99
The Kojiro Daisho Sword Set is an eye-catching triple sword collection just begging to be displayed in your home or office The red wooden scabbards have gold-painted artwork, and each has a white cord and faux leather sword hanger The set also comes with a high-quality, black wooden display stand The decorative tsubas, pommels and the habakis are all gold-colored metal alloy, along with the accents on the scabbards The red wooden scabbards have gold-painted artwork, and each has a white cord and faux leather sword hanger Each sword in the set has a razor-sharp, carbon steel blade and a faux rayskin and cord-wrapped wooden handle
Kojiro Imperial Red Daisho Sword Set
Price reduced from $133.99 to NOW $90.98 You Save 32% -32%
49764 Kojiro Imperial Red Daisho Sword Set & Stand USD 43.01 116 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Sword Sets CL2 Category L2 90.98
Three Tomahawk Brand Japanese swords shown side-by-side with detailed view of dragon pommel and guard. The wooden sheaths of the katana, wakizashi, and tanto have ornate designs and cord wrappings, matching the swords’ hilts The detailing of the sheath is shown next to an ornate knife and letter opener with gold and blue accenting with another view of the dragon tsuba.
3 Pc. Red Oda Nabunga Samurai Ninja Sword Set
Price reduced from $186.99 to NOW $108.98 You Save 42% -42%
15098 3 Pc. Red Oda Nabunga Samurai Ninja Sword Set USD 78.01 117 Tomahawk Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Sword Sets CL2 Category L2 108.98
The Kojiro Ruby Red Katana with its scabbard and a view of the tsuba The Kojiro katana in its scabbard A view of the handle and pommel A close up view of the scabbard, blade and handle The tsuba of the katana A view of the handle The full-length of the katana shown
Kojiro Ruby Red Katana & Scabbard
Price reduced from $143.99 to NOW $78.98 You Save 45% -45%
51036 Kojiro Ruby Red Katana And Scabbard - S45C Steel Blade, Cord-Wrapped Handle, Faux Rayskin, Iron Tsuba - Length 40 1/2" USD 65.01 118 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 78.98
Painstakingly handcrafted sword, using only the finest materials for spectacular visual allure and tremendous potency The 40” overall katana slides smoothly into a black, lacquered scabbard, accented with teal cord-wrap to match the handle It has an antiqued brass, pommel with an intricately detailed standing crane and river design The hardwood handle is wrapped in genuine gold-colored rayskin and teal cord and there’s an engraved brass habaki The 40” overall katana slides smoothly into a black, lacquered scabbard, accented with teal cord-wrap to match the handle The sword has a hand-forged, 29” clay-tempered 1095 carbon steel blade that’s razor-sharp and perfectly balanced It has an antiqued brass, square tsuba with an intricately detailed standing crane and river design
Sokojikara Standing Crane Katana and Scabbard
$417.99
50222 Sokojikara Standing Crane Katana and Scabbard USD 119 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 417.99
Musha Crane Katana shown with crane wing tsuba, black scabbard, and black cotton cord wrapped handle. The point of the high carbon steel blade is shown next to the black matte scabbard and zoomed view of black menuki. The shiny katana blades slides into the ornate metal mouth of the scabbard with sun and wave designs.
Musha Samurai Special Full-Tang Crane Katana Sword
$89.99
30319 Samurai Special Full-Tang Crane Katana Sword USD 120 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 89.99
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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.