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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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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
$136.99
51218 Sokojikara Blü-Fyre Katana and Scabbard USD 61 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 136.99
Honshu Boshin Damascus Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - Damascus Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Damascus Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - Damascus Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Damascus Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - Damascus Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Damascus Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - Damascus Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Damascus Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - Damascus Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16”
Honshu Boshin Damascus Double Edge Sword
$199.99
47052 Honshu Boshin Damascus Double Edge Sword - 40 13/16" overall, textured TPR handle, black wooden scabbard USD 62 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 199.99
Shinwa ScarletFang Shirasaya Sword has a red lacquered hardwood handle, shown atop ornate display box. The red lacquered scabbard matches the red hardwood handle and “Shinwa” logo is on the black Damascus steel blade. The shirasaya sword and scabbard seamlessly fit together with both vibrant red lacquered handle and scabbard. A brass habaki can be found just beneath the red hardwood handle of the shirasaya. Detailed look at the silky smooth appearance of the red lacquered hardwood handle. Zoomed view of the brass habaki above the “Shinwa” logo on the black Damascus steel handle. The black Damascus steel blade shown in detail with distinct color pattern. The black Damascus steel blade shown sliding into the red lacquered scabbard atop a bamboo mat.
Shinwa ScarletFang Handmade Shirasaya
$110.98 Price reduced from $152.99 to
20688 Shinwa ScarletFang Handmade Shirasaya / Samurai Sword USD 42.01 63 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL2 Category L2 110.98
Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana With Scabbard - Damascus Steel, TPR Handle, Steel Guard And Pommel - Length 40 3/4” Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana With Scabbard - Damascus Steel, TPR Handle, Steel Guard And Pommel - Length 40 3/4” Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana With Scabbard - Damascus Steel, TPR Handle, Steel Guard And Pommel - Length 40 3/4” Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana With Scabbard - Damascus Steel, TPR Handle, Steel Guard And Pommel - Length 40 3/4” Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana With Scabbard - Damascus Steel, TPR Handle, Steel Guard And Pommel - Length 40 3/4” Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana With Scabbard - Damascus Steel, TPR Handle, Steel Guard And Pommel - Length 40 3/4” Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana With Scabbard - Damascus Steel, TPR Handle, Steel Guard And Pommel - Length 40 3/4”
Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana
$199.99
47051 Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana - Damascus Steel, TPR Handle, Steel Guard and Pommel - Length 40 3/4” USD 64 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 199.99
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
$96.98 Price reduced from $139.99 to
17676 Shinwa Makaku Katana | 28 1/2” Damascus steel blade | 39 1/2” overall USD 43.01 65 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Other Japanese Swords CL2 Category L2 96.98
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
$176.98 Price reduced from $296.99 to
50227 Sokojikara Demon Monk Katana and Scabbard USD 120.01 66 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 176.98
Musha Black Shirasaya has a glossy black hardwood handle with matching scabbard and a full-tang carbon steel blade. The glossy black hardwood handle of the shirasaya matches perfectly with the glossy black hardwood scabbard.
Musha Black Shirasaya Bushido Sword
$65.99
30293 Black Shirasaya Musha Bushido Sword USD 67 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 65.99
Since 2007, Shinwa Swords has been hand-forging their swords using ancient tempering techniques that give them a custom look The Shinwa Golden Dragon Odachi Sword was crafted with painstaking detail, making it a collector’s dream The hand-lacquered, black wooden scabbard protects the blade while adding classic style to this 60” overall katana Since 2007, Shinwa Swords has been hand-forging their swords using ancient tempering techniques that give them a custom look The colossal, full-tang 36” Damascus steel blade is expertly hand-forged by seasoned swordsmiths using centuries-old techniques The exquisitely detailed, gold-plated metal tsuba is square-shaped and it is embossed with an intricate Chinese dragon
Shinwa Golden Dragon Odachi Sword
$135.98 Price reduced from $236.99 to
50576 Shinwa Golden Dragon Odachi Sword USD 101.01 68 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 135.98
White Lotus High Carbon Steel Katana
$39.99
44196 White Lotus Katana With Scabbard - High Carbon Steel Blade, Metal Alloy Fittings, Wooden Scabbard - Length 39” USD 69 BUDK Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 39.99
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
$389.99
48838 Sokojikara Shuilong Katana and Scabbard USD 70 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 389.99
Musashi Midnight Warrior Katana shown with detailed view of brass tsuba, blue scabbard, blue handle, and display box. The glossy blue katana has a black and blue hanging cord and is shown alongside a detailed view of the blade point. The genuine ray skin handle is wrapped in blue cotton cord with a menuki.
Musashi Midnight Warrior Katana Clay Tempered Carbon Steel
$279.99
30287 Musashi Midnight Warrior Katana Clay Tempered Folded Carbon Steel USD 71 Musashi Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 279.99
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
$99.99
31442 M48 Naginata Polearm | 10" stainless steel blade | 57 1/2" overall | Vortec sheath included USD 72 M48 Swords Japanese Swords Other Japanese Swords CL2 Category L2 99.99
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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.