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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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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 145 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 86.99
The Shinwa White Genesis Tachi has its roots firmly in Japanese history, predating the legenday katana by centuries The scabbard also features a genuine leather and black cord cavalry hanger making it easy to carry the sword at your side The handle is wrapped in gold-threaded cloth and white cord and has a cast metal pommel with a Samurai theme The handle is wrapped in gold-threaded cloth and white cord and has a cast metal pommel with a Samurai theme It has a hand-forged, 27 3/4” Damascus steel blade, which extends from a brass habaki and a cast metal tsuba in a classic crane design The handle is wrapped in gold-threaded cloth and white cord and has a cast metal pommel with a Samurai theme
Shinwa White Genesis Tachi
$199.99
49168 Shinwa White Genesis Tachi | 27 3/4" Blade | 40" Overall Length | Cloth-Wrapped Handle | Scabbard & Leather Hanger USD 146 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 199.99
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 147 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 109.99
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
$176.98 Price reduced from $254.99 to
49754 Shinwa Black Knight Katana | 27 1/2” full-tang black Damascus steel blade | 40" overall USD 78.01 148 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 176.98
Shikoto Eternal Edge Wakizashi with Scabbard Close up of hamon line on wakizashi. Closeup of wrapped handle.
Shikoto Eternal Edge Wakizashi
$339.99
52504 Shikoto Eternal Edge Wakizashi USD 149 Shikoto Brands Shikoto Swords - Damascus Blades & Sword Canes CL2 Category L2 339.99
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 150 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 200.99
Different views of the Shinwa White Emperor Samurai Short Sword A view of the decoration on the blade The handle and the blade shown with the display stand
Shinwa Samurai Short Sword
$159.98 Price reduced from $283.99 to
50910 Shinwa White Emperor Samurai Short Sword | 20 1/2” carbon steel blade | 30” overall USD 124.01 151 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 159.98
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 163.01 152 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 246.98
Shinwa shirasaya shown beside scabbard with bright green dragon design on the side and detailed view of the black Damascus steel blade. The shirasaya seamlessly slides into the black lacquered scabbard with ornate green dragon design. Detailed view of the bright green and white dragon design along the side of the black scabbard.
Shinwa Green Dragon Black Damascus Shirasaya Sword
$216.99
29833 Shinwa Green Dragon Black Damascus Shirasaya Sword USD 153 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Other Japanese Swords CL2 Category L2 216.99
The sword with its scabbard The Shinwa Crimson Defender Katana's handle, blade and scabbard The red cord-wrapped handle shown in different positions
Shinwa Crimson Defender Katana
$90.99
50431 Shinwa Crimson Defender Katana | 28" 1045 carbon steel blade | 38 1/2" overall USD 154 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 90.99
Shinwa Wellspring Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel - Historical Katana Predecessor - Traditional Wooden Saya - Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang Shinwa Wellspring Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel - Historical Katana Predecessor - Traditional Wooden Saya - Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang Shinwa Wellspring Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel - Historical Katana Predecessor - Traditional Wooden Saya - Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang Shinwa Wellspring Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel - Historical Katana Predecessor - Traditional Wooden Saya - Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang Shinwa Wellspring Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel - Historical Katana Predecessor - Traditional Wooden Saya - Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang Shinwa Wellspring Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel - Historical Katana Predecessor - Traditional Wooden Saya - Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang Shinwa Wellspring Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel - Historical Katana Predecessor - Traditional Wooden Saya - Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang
Shinwa Wellspring Handmade Tachi
$199.99
40929 Shinwa Wellspring Tachi | 28" Damascus Steel Blade | 39 1/2" Overall Length | Hardwood Handle with Cord Wrap | Leather Ashi and Lacquered Saya Included USD 155 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 199.99
A striking, display-worthy yet functional sword, the Red Dragon Katana makes a great piece to start your own sword collection
Red Dragon Katana
$30.98 Price reduced from $56.99 to
49902 Red Dragon Katana And Scabbard - Carbon Steel Blade, Cord-Wrapped Handle, Faux Rayskin, Metal Tsuba - Length 37 1/4” USD 26.01 156 BUDK Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 30.98

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.