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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 Tigerwood Wakizashi shown on a stand with brown tigerwood handle, matching scabbard, and T10 carbon steel blade. Detailed view of the matching tigerwood on both the scabbard and handle of the Shikoto Tigerwood Wakizashi. Full view of the Shikoto Tigerwood Wakizashi with T10 carbon steel blade and brown tigerwood handle.
Shikoto Tigerwood Wakizashi
$469.99
51692 Shikoto Tigerwood Wakizashi USD 13 Shikoto Swords Japanese Swords Wakizashi Swords CL2 Category L2 469.99
M48 Naginata Polearm is 57 1/2" overall with a 10” blade and Vortec blade cover. The 10” blade of the polearm Is made of tempered cast stainless steel with non-reflective black oxidized finish. A man is shown holding the polearm with blade in full view. M48 Naginata Polearm With Vortec Sheath M48 Naginata Polearm With Vortec Sheath
M48 Naginata Polearm With Vortec Sheath
$119.99
31442 M48 Naginata Polearm | 10" stainless steel blade | 57 1/2" overall | Vortec sheath included USD 14 M48 Swords Japanese Swords Other Japanese Swords CL2 Category L2 119.99
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Whether you’re battling adversaries on land or on sea, the Kraken Wakizashi puts the biting power of the mythic sea monster in your grip The scabbard also has an adjustable leather shoulder strap so that you can just sling the sword over your shoulder and go The black metal alloy, tsuba is embossed with a scene featuring the Kraken, the legendary monster of the deep
Kojiro Kraken Wakizashi With Scabbard
Price reduced from $143.99 to $111.98 Save 22%
50591 Kojiro® Kraken Wakizashi With Scabbard - Carbon Steel Blade, Metal Alloy Tsuba, Leather Wrapped Handle - Length 30 1/2” USD 32.01 15 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Wakizashi Swords CL2 Category L2 111.98
White Lotus High Carbon Steel Katana
$63.99
44196 White Lotus Katana With Scabbard - High Carbon Steel Blade, Metal Alloy Fittings, Wooden Scabbard - Length 39” USD 16 BUDK Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 63.99
Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41"
Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi
Price reduced from $275.99 to $155.98 Save 43%
40912 Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword USD 120.01 17 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 155.98
Honshu high carbon steel sword with a black tpr textured no slip grip handle Black and Silver Katana Sword in Black Faux Leather Sheath Black textured nonslip grip with a silver carbon steel pommel knob that features a lanyard hole Sword in black braided sheath with an inch of carbon steel blade showing A high carbon steel blade with a sharp edge Japanese sword with high carbon steel blade extended from a carbon steel handguard engraved with Honshu
Honshu Sub-Hilt Wakizashi
$116.99
49823 Honshu Sub-Hilt Wakizashi USD 18 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 116.99
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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 19 Shinwa Brands Shinwa Hand-Forged Swords - Katanas, Sword Sets & Knives CL2 Category L2 327.99
An incredible sword that has been meticulously-hand forged using ancient, time-honored tempering techniques The 41 3/4” overall katana slides into its black, lacquered wooden scabbard, which has black cord-wrap accents The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine rayskin and black cord and the tsuba is in the Miyamoto Musashi design The 28 3/4”, hand-forged 1045 carbon steel blade is razor-sharp, and it extends from a brass habaki The 28 3/4”, hand-forged 1045 carbon steel blade is razor-sharp, and it extends from a brass habaki The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine rayskin and black cord and the tsuba is in the Miyamoto Musashi design
Shinwa Miyamoto Katana
Price reduced from $196.99 to $104.98 Save 47%
49500 Shinwa Miyamoto Katana | 1045 carbon steel | 28 3/4” blade | 41 3/4” overall USD 92.01 20 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 104.98
Purple Samurai Warrior Sword shown with open side scabbard and purple cord wrapped handle on colorful background. Zoomed view of the floral-like tsuba in front of a full view of the Samurai sword in the open side scabbard. The scabbard has an opening on the side to showcase the Japanese inscription and the handle has plum colored cord wrap.
Samurai Open Scabbard Sword
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30221 Purple Samurai Warrior Sword With Open Scabbard USD 15.01 21 BUDK Swords Fantasy Swords Anime Swords CL2 Category L2 50.98
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Shinwa Wellspring Brown Damascus Tachi Shinwa Wellspring Brown Tachi close up Wellspring Brown Damascus Tachi specifications Wellspring Brown Damascus Tachi handle close up Brown Damascus Tachi pommel close up Wellspring Tachi in saya
Shinwa Wellspring Brown Damascus Tachi
$200.99
52758 Shinwa Wellspring Brown Damascus Tachi USD 22 Shinwa Brands Shinwa Hand-Forged Swords - Katanas, Sword Sets & Knives CL2 Category L2 200.99
The 69” Kojiro Kensai Japanese Odachi sword features a leather wrapped hardwood handle, coordinating wooden scabbard and unique guard. The handle of the odachi sword is shown next to the scabbard, both wrapped with leather.
Kojiro Japanese Odachi Sword
$186.99
11329 Japanese Odachi Sword USD 23 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 186.99
The Kojiro Apocalypse Katana is the weapon you need in a Post-Apocalyptic world to defend yourself against the raiding gangs The 39” katana slides into a distressed leather-wrapped wooden scabbard, which has an adjustable leather shoulder strap The hardwood handle has black faux rayskin and is wrapped in genuine brown leather to complement the blade The 39” katana slides into a distressed leather-wrapped wooden scabbard, which has an adjustable leather shoulder strap The dark metal alloy pommel has an intricate design The dark metal alloy habaki has a reptile pattern and the dark metal alloy tsuba has an intricate Wind Dragon design The hardwood handle has black faux rayskin and is wrapped in genuine brown leather to complement the blade
Kojiro Kraken Katana With Scabbard
Price reduced from $197.99 to $130.98 Save 34%
46686 Kojiro® Kraken Katana With Scabbard - Carbon Steel Blade, Hardwood Handle, Leather-Wrapped Grip - Length 39” USD 67.01 24 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 130.98
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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.