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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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151 Results
Honshu Boshin Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - 30 1/2” blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - 1060 Carbon Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - 1060 Carbon Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - 1060 Carbon Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - 1060 Carbon Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - 1060 Carbon Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16” Honshu Boshin Double Edge Sword With Scabbard - 1060 Carbon Steel Blade, TPR Textured Handle, Stainless Guard And Pommel - Length 40 13/16”
Honshu Boshin Double Edge Sword
$166.99 - $259.99
KATN Honshu Boshin Sword USD 73 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2
Shinwa Regal Wakizashi shown with black scabbard, brown cord wrapped handle, and intricate cast tsuba. The black hand-lacquered hardwood scabbard as a glossy sheen, offset with tan cord. The Damascus steel blade with Shinwa logo is shown on top of a Samurai warrior display. Zoomed view of the monkey design on the cast tsuba. The black scabbard has a tan hanging cord. The black genuine ray skin handle is wrapped in tan braided cord. A dragon menuki peaks out from behind the tan cord wrapped handle. Closeup view of the monkey design of the tsuba.
Shinwa Regal Makaku Wakizashi
$168.99
29829 Shinwa Regal Makaku Wakizashi | 21” Damascus steel blade | 29 1/4" overall USD 74 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL2 Category L2 168.99
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 75 Shikoto Swords Japanese Swords Wakizashi Swords CL2 Category L2 469.99
Full image of the Shinwa Hand Forged Dragon's Embrace Katana with its included scabbard on a sword stand. Full image of the Hand Forged Dragon's Embrace Katana and scabbard with part of the sword out of the scabbard. Details and features of the Hand Forged Dragon's Embrace Katana. Close up image of the Dragon's Embrace Katana's pommel and handle. Close up image of the tsuba on the Katana.
Shinwa Hand Forged Dragon's Embrace Katana
$117.99
51340 Shinwa Hand Forged Dragon's Embrace Katana USD 76 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 117.99
Honshu wakizashi sword with black and brass handle shown in front of other weapons on tatami mats. Zoomed view of the 1060 high-carbon steel blade point and brass guard and blade collar above the “Honshu” logo on the blade. Textured black handle of the wakizashi shown outside leaned up against black wood. Wakizashi shown with steel blade, black textured handle, and brass accents. The black scabbard features paracord wrapping, matching the paracord lanyard on the sword handle.
Honshu Wakizashi Sword
$229.99
25346 Honshu Wakizashi Sword USD 77 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 229.99
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
$588.99
48838 Sokojikara Shuilong Katana and Scabbard USD 78 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 588.99
Shinwa Unbroken Night katana shown with black lacquered scabbard and detailed view of the cast tsuba. The black lacquered scabbard is shown with black nylon hanging cord and zoomed view of the point of the Damascus steel blade. Detailed view of the cast tsuba with ornate swirl design. The black faux ray skin handle is wrapped in black cord. Zoomed view of the brass dragon menuki under the black cord wrapping of the handle. The black hanging cord of the scabbard matches the black cord of the katana’s handle. The black faux ray skin handle is wrapped in a black nylon cord with brass menuki peaking out.
Shinwa Unbroken Night Handmade Samurai Sword
Price reduced from $298.99 to $93.98 Save 69%
29828 Shinwa Unbroken Night Handmade Samurai Sword | 28 3/4” black Damascus steel blade | 40 1/4” overall USD 205.01 79 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL2 Category L2 93.98
This sleek, tactical looking wakizashi sword was inspired by the rogue, masterless Samurai warriors, who were called Ronin The wakizashi sword comes housed in a black injection molded sheath and the sword is 27” in overall length It has a keenly sharp, 17” stainless steel blade with a black finish and a faux rayskin, black nylon cord-wrapped handle It has a keenly sharp, 17” stainless steel blade with a black finish and a faux rayskin, black nylon cord-wrapped handle This sleek, tactical looking wakizashi sword was inspired by the rogue, masterless Samurai warriors, who were called Ronin
Black Ronin Combat Wakizashi Sword
$49.99
BRBS Black Ronin Combat Wakizashi Sword And Sheath – Cord-Wrapped Handle – Length 27” USD 80 Black Ronin Swords Japanese Swords Wakizashi Swords CL2 Category L2 49.99
The Sokojikara Water Buffalo God Katana was hand-forged and clay-tempered to give it both strength and flexibility The 40” overall katana slides smoothly into a matte black scabbard, accented with brown cord-wrap to match the handle It has an antiqued brass, round tsuba with an intricately detailed water buffalo god design
Sokojikara Water Buffalo God Katana and Scabbard
Price reduced from $409.99 to $251.98 Save 39%
50226 Sokojikara Water Buffalo God Katana and Scabbard USD 158.01 81 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 251.98
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 82 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 638.99
Shinwa SilkFang Shirasaya shown with full black Damascus steel blade, black lacquered handle and matching scabbard. The shirasaya handle blends perfectly into the scabbard, both with black hand-lacquered finishes. “Shinwa” logo can be found on the black Damascus steel blade. The black hand-lacquered hardwood handle has a silky smooth look. Zoomed view of the shine of the black hand-lacquered hardwood handle.
Shinwa SilkFang Handmade Shirasaya
Price reduced from $135.99 to $121.98 Save 10%
29823 Shinwa SilkFang Handmade Shirasaya | 27 1/2" Damascus steel blade | 39" overall USD 14.01 83 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL2 Category L2 121.98
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 84 Shinwa Brands Shinwa Hand-Forged Swords - Katanas, Sword Sets & Knives CL2 Category L2 327.99
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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.