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Clay Tempered Katana

Heritage. Skill. Beauty.

Clay-tempered katanas are forged using a traditional Japanese heat treatment technique that sets them apart from modern blades.

Unlike standard quenching, this method involves applying a special clay mixture to the blade before it is hardened. The result is a single blade with two different hardness zones — a razor-sharp edge for cutting, and a softer spine for flexibility and shock absorption.

During this process, a natural hamon (temper line) appears along the blade — a soul of Japanese sword craftsmanship, and a symbol of both function and beauty.

Each sword in this collection is not only a tool but also a living reflection of history, discipline, and artistry.

A brown-red clay-tempered carbon steel katana with a polished blade, showcasing traditional craftsmanship.

Close-up of the black-red detailing on the Black-Thorn katana highlighting the blade and handle design.

Black Thorn

$239.00

Jiang Tai Gong katana sword featuring a folded steel blade, black tsuka with white details, and a polished wooden saya displayed on a stand.

Close-up of the Jiang Tai Gong katana featuring black tsuka with white accents, and an ornate brass tsuba.

From $395.00

A Japanese sword displayed on a stand, featuring a tan-colored scabbard and a polished wooden handle wrapped in decorative cord.

Close-up of a katana blade with a polished brass habaki, elegant wooden handle, and intricate decorative fittings.

Murayumaru

$395.00

Japanese katana sword with a black and red cracked design saya, featuring a polished blade and intricate tsuka with black and red wrapping.

Closeup of the Sakura katana featuring an intricate tsuba with sakura design.

Sakura

$449.00

Premium folded steel katana with chrysanthemum and komainu theme, perfect for collectors and fans of Japanese craftsmanship.

Elegant black and gold chrysanthemum tsuba for katanas, featuring exquisite craftsmanship and traditional Japanese design.

Chrysanthemum and Komainu

From $449.00

Full view of Shinrin Samurai Sword with sharp blade, colorful lacquered scabbard, and detailed handle wrapping.

Close-up of Shinrin Samurai Sword showing the T10 steel blade with clay-tempered edge and detailed guard with intricate design.

Shinrin

$449.00

Magatama Bo-hi

Magatama Bo-hi

$449.00

Golden Loong samurai sword with golden guard and black sheath on a wooden stand.

Close-up of the Golden Loong samurai sword's golden guard and polished blade with a wavy hamon pattern.

Golden Loong

$449.00

Damascus steel katana with chicken wing wood saya, displayed on a stand

Close-up of a tri-color daisy tsuba with intricate engraving.

Tri-color Daisy

From $449.00

Full view of the Seiryu katana with a unique blue and gold patterned saya and a sharp, curved blade, displayed on a black wooden stand.

Close-up view of the Seiryu katana’s tsuba with intricate loong design and black ito wrapping on the handle.

Seiryu

From $449.00

A high-end T10 steel katana featuring elegant horn fittings, showcasing premium materials and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

A high-end loong-themed tsuba for a katana, intricately designed to reflect traditional Japanese culture and craftsmanship.

Cloud Loong

$499.00

Magatama katana fully displayed on a wooden stand, showing the black blade, decorative saya, and intricate tsuka wrapping.

Close-up of the Magatama katana blade and tsuba, featuring intricate gold accents and a hamon pattern on the polished blade.

Magatama

$499.00

Full view of a samurai sword displayed with a red lacquer saya featuring a unique speckled design, showing the blade and tsuka with a decorative tsuba.

Close-up of the sunflower-themed tsuba on the samurai sword, showcasing intricate detailing and design.

Sunflower

From $499.00

A hand-forged katana with a dragonfly motif, paired with a sleek black leather scabbard, showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Dragonfly

Dragonfly

$499.00

Ichiro Matsuru katana sword with a polished blade, blue wrapped handle, and decorative artistic sheath displayed on a wooden stand.

Close-up of the Ichiro Matsuru katana sword's blue wrapped handle, ornate guard, and decorative sheath with a red emblem.

$499.00

A T10 steel katana featuring elegant copper fittings, showcasing superior strength, refined design, and traditional craftsmanship.

A T10 steel katana blade with a copper koiguchi, emphasizing clean lines, durable materials, and a modern minimalist aesthetic.

Copper

$499.00

Full view of the Lion samurai sword with ornate copper fittings and a polished wooden scabbard

Lion katana and wakizashi in matching wooden scabbards with ornate copper fittings

Lion

From $509.00

Celestial Japanese Samurai katana sword featuring a fairy goddess design on the scabbard.

Close up of the Celestial samurai sword blade and guard featuring intricate gold accents

Celestial

$549.00

Full view of the Sunflower Ebony samurai sword displayed on a black stand with an ebony scabbard

Close up of the Sunflower Bronze samurai sword tsuba showcasing intricate metal carvings

Sunflower (Ebony)

From $549.00

Panoramic view of the Ssangyong katana, crafted from Damascus steel.

Close-up view of the Ssangyong katana's tsuba, intricately engraved with twin loongs.

Ssangyong

From $609.00

Orochi katana full view, showcasing detailed craftsmanship and elegant design.

Close-up of Orochi katana's handle showing the orochi-etched tsuba and intricate grip details.

Orochi

From $649.00

Panoramic view of the Loong Clow katana, showcasing the entire sword with its detailed blade, handle, and scabbard.

Close-up view of the Loong Clow katana's tsuba featuring a detailed loong head design.

Loong Clow

$649.00

Moonlit Sakura samurai sword full koshirae on display, showcasing the intricately designed saya with sakura under moonlight.

Moonlit Sakura samurai sword tsuba with sakural design and gold and silver embellishments.

$649.00

Full display of the Lotus katana featuring a Damascus steel blade and k
oshirae.

Close-up of the Lotus katana's tsuba designed as a lotus leaf with a toad.

Lotus

$699.00

Full display of the Dragon Warrior Katana's Damascus steel blade and koshirae.

Intricately carved circular tsuba on the Loong War katana depicting an ancient mythological battle with a loong.

Loong War

$749.00

Meditation katana displayed with a full blade detailed tsuba and visible tsuka.

Close-up of a round tsuba on a Meditation katana featuring gold details and intricate design.

Meditation

$799.00

Full display of Kuro ShiShi katana featuring a clay-tempered blade and black koshirae.

Close-up view of the habaki on a Kuro ShiShi katana which secures the blade firmly into the saya.

Kuro ShiShi

$899.00

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Kashin katana displayed with traditional steel blade and koshirae.

A Kashin katana's kobuse forged blade with a polished hamon.

Kashin

$899.00

Phoenix samurai sword displaying a clay-tempered smooth blade and a beautifully decorated sword mountings.

Close-up view of the fuchi and habaki on a Phoenix samurai sword.

Phoenix

$999.00

Samurai sword featuring a curved blade and detailed koshirae with bamboo and serpent motifs.

Close-up of a samurai sword guard (tsuba) featuring a serpent design, emphasizing the intricate craftsmanship.

$999.00

Sakura Ryu damascus steel katana featuring a striking red scabbard (saya) and full koshirae.

Close-up of sakura ryu katana tsuba featuring intricate sakura and ryu carvings in a circular design.

Sakura Ryu

$999.00

Full display of the Mountain Lord katana featuring a Damascus steel blade and tiger fittings.

Close-up of the Mountain Lord katana's tsuba featuring an intricate tiger carving, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.

Mountain Lord

$1,088.00

Full view of a Wild Horse katana and sword mountings.

Close-up of a Wild Horse katana tsuba, showcasing detailed carvings and a unique design.

Wild Horse

$1,199.00

Fire Kirin katana with a red handle and black sheath.

Decorative metal tsuba with a Fire Kirin motif.

Fire Kirin

$1,199.00

Traditional Daisy carbon steel katana for martial arts and display.

kōbuse-gitae carbon steel blade daisy katana with hamon pattern.

Daisy

$1,199.00

Kiri-giri T10 katana with clay-tempered blade

Kiri-giri katana blade with 皆焼 hamon and habaki detail.

Kiri-giri

$1,399.00

Collections of Tradition and Mastery

Katana Buying Guide

Whether for practice, collection, or display, find the katana that resonates with your spirit.

What Is a Katana?

The katana originated in ancient Japan.

What we commonly refer to as "katana" today is actually a specific type of Japanese sword — professionally known as the uchigatana.

The uchigatana is the most iconic style, featured in countless movies, anime, and historical depictions.

However, Japan’s sword-making tradition includes many types of blades, such as the tachi, wakizashi, and tanto.

Katanas are characterized by their natural curvature, which is not manually shaped, but instead formed naturally during clay tempering — a traditional Japanese heat-treatment method.

During quenching, the edge and spine cool at different rates, causing the blade to curve and producing a beautiful hamon (temper line).

The hamon is an essential element when appreciating the beauty of a traditional katana.

Anatomy of a Katana

A complete katana consists of the blade (nagasa) and the fittings (koshirae).

The fittings include components such as the handle (tsuka), scabbard (saya), and guard (tsuba).

One unique feature of the katana is that the blade and the fittings can be separated and customized.

You can match a blade with different fittings according to your aesthetic preferences, creating a katana that is uniquely yours.

How to Choose the Right Katana

To help you find your ideal sword, we've categorized our collection by steel type, each offering distinct characteristics:

T10 Steel Katana: Known for its high performance and hardness, utilizing modern steel technology to achieve superior performance.
Manganese Steel Katana: Offers a well-balanced profile, combining respectable hardness with excellent toughness — crucial for preventing breakage.
Carbon Steel Katana: Closest to the materials used in ancient Japan, delivering high hardness and sharpness, perfect for those seeking a traditional feel.
Damascus Steel Katana: Made with steel originating from the Middle East, featuring unique flowing patterns that add an artistic aesthetic to the blade.
Clay-Tempered Katana: Not defined by a specific steel type, but by a traditional Japanese forging technique that enhances performance and produces a distinctive hamon. Different tempering styles create different hamon patterns, each with its own character and beauty.

Each katana in our collection is crafted with respect for tradition, functionality, and art — whether you seek a piece for practice, collection, or display, you'll find a blade that resonates with your spirit.

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