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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 Sokojikara Hammered-Work Katana in different positions The katana in its scabbard The blade and the tsuba of the katana
Sokojikara Hammered-Work Katana and Scabbard
Price reduced from $443.99 to NOW $324.98 You Save 27% -27%
51219 Sokojikara Hammered-Work Katana and Scabbard USD 119.01 61 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 324.98
Different views of the Sokojikara Blü-Fyre Katana The katana in its scabbard A close-up of the tsuba
Sokojikara Blü-Fyre Katana and Scabbard
$169.99
51218 Sokojikara Blü-Fyre Katana and Scabbard USD 62 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 169.99
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 63 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 638.99
Zoomed view of Shinwa makaku katana with handle wrapped in tan sageo and Damascus steel blade. The black hardwood scabbard has a tan cord that matches the tan wrapping of the katana handle. Different views of the katana including a detailed view of the cast monkey tsuba, black hardwood scabbard, and tan cord wrapped handle. Closeup of cast tsuba with monkey detail. Detailed view of the tan hanging cord wrapped around the black scabbard. Zoomed view of the Damascus steel blade, showing the intricate patterning. The tan cord of the handle wraps through the pommel of the katana. Zoomed view of the tan cord wrapping the genuine ray skin handle with menuki.
Shinwa Makaku Katana
$198.99
17676 Shinwa Makaku Katana | 28 1/2” Damascus steel blade | 39 1/2” overall USD 64 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Other Japanese Swords CL2 Category L2 198.99
Different views of the Shikoto Longquan Master Double-Edged Sword The cord-wrapped handle A view of the pommel
Shikoto Master Double-Edged Sword and Scabbard
Price reduced from $299.99 to NOW $262.98 You Save 12% -12%
50484 Shikoto Longquan Master Double-Edged Sword and Scabbard USD 37.01 65 Shikoto Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 262.98
United Cutlery universal faux leather shoulder harness shown with two straps on the front and a back strap. The fully adjustable, black faux leather shoulder harness is shown with a sword strapped in across a man’s back. A zoomed view of one of the front straps of the shoulder harness holding the sword in place.
Universal Shoulder Harness Sheath
$29.99
14044 Universal Shoulder Harness Sheath USD 66 United Cutlery CL2 Category L2 29.99
Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2” Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana - T10 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade, Genuine Ray Skin, Brass Tsuba And Pommel - Length 40 1/2”
Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana
$368.99
45933 Sokojikara Dragon Wood Hand-Forged Katana USD 67 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 368.99
The Shinwa Lazuli Katana showcased in different angles The blue lacquered scabbard Close view of ornate dragon tsuba handguard and brass habaki The blue cord-wrapped with red rayskin handle A view of the katana's full length A side view of the tsuba and habaki
Shinwa Lazuli Handmade Samurai Sword
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40935 Shinwa Lazuli Handmade Samurai Sword | 28” Damascus steel blade | 40 1/2” overall USD 69.01 68 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 249.98
Honshu tactical katana has a carbon steel blade, black handle with brass accents, and cord wrapped black sheath. “Honshu” is printed on the blade beneath the brass tsuba. The black scabbard is wrapped in paracord, matching the lanyard of the katana’s hilt. Honshu Full Tang Tactical Katana Honshu Full Tang Tactical Katana
Honshu Full Tang Tactical Katana
$269.99
27526 Honshu Full Tang Tactical Katana USD 69 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 269.99
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
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49500 Shinwa Miyamoto Katana | 1045 carbon steel | 28 3/4” blade | 41 3/4” overall USD 92.01 70 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 104.98
Literally a handcrafted masterpiece from blade to scabbard, it has been forged and painted by master smiths and artists Included is a complete maintenance and cleaning kit, neatly contained in a wooden box The 40” overall katana slides smoothly into its black wooden scabbard, which has a colorful hand-painted water dragon Literally a handcrafted masterpiece from blade to scabbard, it has been forged and painted by master smiths and artists The water dragon-themed, brass tsuba is also complemented by an intricate, dragon-themed brass handle collar The hardwood handle is wrapped in genuine rayskin and brown cord, featuring brass dragon menuki and a brass twin dragon pommel The katana has a full-tang, hand-forged, 29” 1060 carbon steel blade, which extends from a polished brass habaki
Sokojikara Shuilong Katana and Scabbard
$588.99
48838 Sokojikara Shuilong Katana and Scabbard USD 71 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 588.99
Sokojikara Kitsune Katana shown next to wine-red wooden scabbard and with iron tsuba. Wine-red wooden scabbard with brown hanging cord shown with sword inside. The white genuine ray skin handle is wrapped brown cord and has a gold colored menuki. Detailed view of the iron tsuba with branch detailing. Zoomed view of the gold colored menuki beneath the brown cord wrapping of the handle. The brown cord wrapping the handle is pulled through the katana’s pommel. Detailed look at the speckled wine-red hardwood scabbard with brown hanging cord. Just beneath the iron tsuba is a gold colored habaki.
Sokojikara Kitsune Handmade Katana
Price reduced from $545.99 to NOW $312.98 You Save 43% -43%
36507 Sokojikara Kitsune Handmade Katana / Samurai Sword USD 233.01 72 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 312.98
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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.