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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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Musha Bushido Genko Samurai Katana from various views, including detailed shot of the floral tsuba and floral design on scabbard. The habaki has a wave-like pattern while the scabbard has a floral design that matches the tsuba.
Musha Bushido Genko Samurai Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel
$86.99
30304 Musha Bushido Genko Samurai Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel USD 109 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 86.99
Musha Samurai sword shown with burgundy scabbard, brass habaki, cast guard, and 1045 carbon steel blade.
Musha Hand Forged Samurai Sword with Burgundy Scabbard
$86.99
30816 Musha Hand Forged Samurai Sword with Burgundy Scabbard USD 110 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL2 Category L2 86.99
Musashi katana shown with metal tsuba, black scabbard, and ray skin handle wrapped in black cord. The black hardwood scabbard has an high quality piano paint finish and the 1060 carbon steel blade point is razor sharp. The glossy black scabbard has a black hanging cord just beneath the metal tsuba.
Musashi Carbon Steel Katana
$163.99
30322 Musashi Carbon Steel Katana USD 111 Musashi Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 163.99
The master swordsmiths of Lonquan used centuries of tradition and experience to hand-forge the Shinwa Blood Moon Tachi The 38” overall tachi fits securely into a maroon lacquered sheath with metal accents and an intricately wrapped sword hanger It has a forged 28 1/2” 1045 high carbon steel blade, extending from a brass habaki and pewter-colored metal alloy tsuba The sword has a faux rayskin and white cord-wrapped hardwood handle with a pewter-colored metal alloy pommel
Shinwa Blood Moon Tachi Sword
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50454 Shinwa Blood Moon Tachi Sword | 1045 high carbon steel | 28 1/2” blade | 38” overall USD 20.01 112 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 139.98
The Musha Hand-Forged Cakraratna Katana has a 1045 high carbon steel blade The katana can be stored in a black lacquered wooden scabbard The black metal alloy tsuba is in the shape of a wheel The Musha Hand-Forged Cakraratna Katana has a traditionally wrapped handle The katana slides smoothly into its black, lacquered scabbard The black cord-wrapped handle has a flat, metal alloy pommel The katana's blade is 1045 high carbon steel
Musha Cakraratna Katana
$109.99
50847 Musha Hand-Forged Cakraratna Katana And Scabbard - Carbon Steel Blade, Metal Fittings, Cord-Wrap - Length 38 3/4” USD 113 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 109.99
Various views of the Musashi katana with black glossy scabbard, cast dragon tsuba, and ray skin handle. The hardwood scabbard is shown with a glossy black finish between detailed shots of the katana pommel and blade point. The white ray skin handle is wrapped in black cord and has a brass menuki.
Musashi Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Katana Sword
$178.99
30335 Musashi 1060 Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Katana Sword USD 114 Musashi Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 178.99
It has proven itself time and again, and it holds its own against any of today’s most expensive katana, outperforming many The 40” overall katana slides smoothly into a black lacquered, wooden scabbard with black cord-wrap accents The hardwood handle is traditionally wrapped in cord-wrap over faux rayskin and the biohazard-style, cast tsuba is black
Shinwa Black Knight Katana
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49754 Shinwa Black Knight Katana | 27 1/2” full-tang black Damascus steel blade | 40" overall USD 78.01 115 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 176.98
Shinwa Unbroken Night katana shown with black lacquered scabbard and detailed view of the cast tsuba. The black lacquered scabbard is shown with black nylon hanging cord and zoomed view of the point of the Damascus steel blade. Detailed view of the cast tsuba with ornate swirl design. The black faux ray skin handle is wrapped in black cord. Zoomed view of the brass dragon menuki under the black cord wrapping of the handle. The black hanging cord of the scabbard matches the black cord of the katana’s handle. The black faux ray skin handle is wrapped in a black nylon cord with brass menuki peaking out.
Shinwa Unbroken Night Handmade Samurai Sword
Price reduced from $298.99 to $93.98 Save 69%
29828 Shinwa Unbroken Night Handmade Samurai Sword | 28 3/4” black Damascus steel blade | 40 1/4” overall USD 205.01 116 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL2 Category L2 93.98
The Shinwa Royal Defender Katana's tsuba, scabbard, blade and full length The sword's handle, upper blade and scabbard Two views of the purple, cord-wrapped handle
Shinwa Royal Defender Katana And Scabbard
$86.99
50432 Shinwa Royal Defender Katana | 28" Blade | 38 1/2" Overall Length | Faux Rayskin & Cord-Wrapped Handle | Lacquered Wooden Scabbard With Cloth Bag USD 117 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 86.99
Sokojikara Joker Katana With Scabbard - T10 Clay Tempered Steel Blade, Genuine Black Rayskin, Brass Fittings -Length 39 1/4” Sokojikara Joker Katana With Scabbard - T10 Clay Tempered Steel Blade, Genuine Black Rayskin, Brass Fittings -Length 39 1/4” Sokojikara Joker Katana With Scabbard - T10 Clay Tempered Steel Blade, Genuine Black Rayskin, Brass Fittings -Length 39 1/4” Sokojikara Joker Katana With Scabbard - T10 Clay Tempered Steel Blade, Genuine Black Rayskin, Brass Fittings -Length 39 1/4” Sokojikara Joker Katana With Scabbard - T10 Clay Tempered Steel Blade, Genuine Black Rayskin, Brass Fittings -Length 39 1/4” Sokojikara Joker Katana With Scabbard - T10 Clay Tempered Steel Blade, Genuine Black Rayskin, Brass Fittings -Length 39 1/4” Sokojikara Joker Katana With Scabbard - T10 Clay Tempered Steel Blade, Genuine Black Rayskin, Brass Fittings -Length 39 1/4”
Sokojikara Joker Katana with Scabbard
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46976 Sokojikara Joker Katana with Scabbard USD 38.01 118 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords T10 Steel Swords CL2 Category L2 238.98
The Musha Hand-Forged Twin Musashi Katana is 38 3/4” overall The sword comes with a black wooden scabbard The Musha Hand-Forged Twin Musashi Katana has a traditional double-ring tsuba The hardwood handle is wrapped in black, cotton cord with rayskin The sword's blade is sharp, 1045 carbon steel The traditionally wrapped handle has a metal-alloy pommel The Musha Hand-Forged Twin Musashi Katana fits like a glove in its scabbard
Musashi Twin Katana
$109.99
50845 Musha Hand-Forged Twin Musashi Katana And Scabbard - Stainless Steel Blade, Metal Fittings, Cord-Wrap - Length 38 3/4” USD 119 Musashi Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 109.99
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Sokojikara uses 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 red slashes and black cord-wrap It has an antiqued brass, round tsuba with an intricately detailed demon monk and centipede design
Sokojikara Demon Monk Katana and Scabbard
Price reduced from $409.99 to $209.97 Save 49%
50227 Sokojikara Demon Monk Katana and Scabbard USD 200.02 120 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 209.97
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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.