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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 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
$246.98 Price reduced from $409.99 to
50227 Sokojikara Demon Monk Katana and Scabbard USD 163.01 133 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 246.98
Painstakingly handcrafted sword, using only the finest materials for spectacular visual allure and tremendous potency The 40” overall katana slides smoothly into a blue, lacquered scabbard, accented with black and blue cord-wrap The hardwood handle is wrapped in genuine black rayskin and blue cord and there’s an engraved brass habaki
Sokojikara Elephant God Katana And Scabbard
$417.99
50225 Sokojikara Elephant God Katana And Scabbard - 1095 Carbon Steel Blade, Clay-Tempered, Genuine Rayskin - Length 40” USD 134 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 417.99
Musha Hand-Forged Japanese Military Sword
$99.99
36727 Musha Hand-Forged Japanese Military Sword USD 135 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 99.99
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 136 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 417.99
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
$238.98 Price reduced from $324.99 to
14242 Shikoto Black Kogane Dynasty Forged Tachi Damascus Sword USD 86.01 137 Shikoto Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 238.98
Shinwa’s Midnight Bamboo Katana is a masterpiece of design, meticulously hand-forged using ancient, time-honored techniques The 41 1/2” overall katana slides smoothly into a black lacquered scabbard, which has decorative, black cord-wrap The high-quality katana has a 27 3/8”, keenly sharp Damascus steel blade, which extends from a brass habaki It has an expertly cord-wrapped hardwood handle and an intricately crafted bamboo-themed, cast metal alloy tsuba The high-quality katana has a 27 3/8”, keenly sharp Damascus steel blade, which extends from a brass habaki It has an expertly cord-wrapped hardwood handle and an intricately crafted bamboo-themed, cast metal alloy tsuba It has an expertly cord-wrapped hardwood handle and an intricately crafted bamboo-themed, cast metal alloy tsuba
Shinwa Midnight Bamboo Katana And Scabbard
$200.99
49971 Shinwa Midnight Bamboo Katana And Scabbard USD 138 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 200.99
Various views of the Sokojikara Crane Katana, including detailed crane tsuba, scabbard with ornate crane artwork, and crane detailed pommel. The hand lacquered wooden scabbard has vibrant artwork of a crane with reds, blues, oranges and greens. Zoomed view of the white ray skin handle with black braided cord wrapped and brass menuki. Detailed view of the brass menuki beneath the cord wrapping of the handle. Closeup look at the crane detailing on the katana’s pommel. The cast tsuba features a brass-colored crane design. The brightly colored scabbard has a black hanging cord. Detailed look at the colorful crane artwork on the side of the wooden scabbard.
Sokojikara Soul Crane Handmade Katana
$638.99
30032 Sokojikara Soul Crane Handmade Katana / Samurai Sword USD 139 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 638.99
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 140 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 86.99
Kojiro White Zombie Slayer Katana Sword and Leather Wrapped Scabbard
$115.99
40907 White Zombie Slayer Katana Sword And Leather Wrapped Scabbard USD 141 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 115.99
The Shinwa Celestial Guardians Katana and its scabbard. Closeup of the tsuba and hamon. Dimension shot of the katana. Person holding the sword. Closeup of the pommel and handle. The sword in its scabbard.
Shinwa Katana
$116.99
51341 Shinwa Celestial Guardians Katana | 1045 high carbon steel | 27.9" blade | 41" overall USD 142 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 116.99
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 143 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 109.99
Shinwa Scarlet Komodo Handmade Tanto / Samurai Short Sword - Hand Forged 1045 Carbon Steel - Mother of Pearl Dragon Inlay; Red Hand Lacquered Hardwood; Shirasaya Mounting - Ninja Stealth - Full Tang Shinwa Scarlet Komodo Handmade Tanto / Samurai Short Sword - Hand Forged 1045 Carbon Steel - Mother of Pearl Dragon Inlay; Red Hand Lacquered Hardwood; Shirasaya Mounting - Ninja Stealth - Full Tang Shinwa Scarlet Komodo Handmade Tanto / Samurai Short Sword - Hand Forged 1045 Carbon Steel - Mother of Pearl Dragon Inlay; Red Hand Lacquered Hardwood; Shirasaya Mounting - Ninja Stealth - Full Tang Shinwa Scarlet Komodo Handmade Tanto / Samurai Short Sword - Hand Forged 1045 Carbon Steel - Mother of Pearl Dragon Inlay; Red Hand Lacquered Hardwood; Shirasaya Mounting - Ninja Stealth - Full Tang Shinwa Scarlet Komodo Handmade Tanto / Samurai Short Sword - Hand Forged 1045 Carbon Steel - Mother of Pearl Dragon Inlay; Red Hand Lacquered Hardwood; Shirasaya Mounting - Ninja Stealth - Full Tang Shinwa Scarlet Komodo Handmade Tanto / Samurai Short Sword - Hand Forged 1045 Carbon Steel - Mother of Pearl Dragon Inlay; Red Hand Lacquered Hardwood; Shirasaya Mounting - Ninja Stealth - Full Tang
Shinwa Scarlet Komodo Handmade Tanto
$177.98 Price reduced from $247.99 to
40966 Shinwa Scarlet Komodo Tanto | 14 3/4" Carbon Steel Blade | 20" Overall Length | Hand-Lacquered Hardwood Handle | Decorative Display Box USD 70.01 144 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 177.98
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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.