Katana
Our Complete Katana Collection — your ultimate destination for every type of katana.
A real katana is more than just a blade — it represents the harmony of a deep, distinctive hamon and precisely crafted katana parts.
From classic samurai swords to modern interpretations, each katana is forged from premium steels like carbon and Damascus, ensuring strength, beauty, and authenticity.
Whether for display, collection, cosplay, or practice, you’ll find a katana in our collection that not only meets expectations — but exceeds them.
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What a real katana represents
The katana is a symbol of courage and honor
The katana is the most iconic and widely recognized of all Japanese swords — in ancient times, the katana was worn by samurai and feudal lords. Beyond its practical function in battle, the katana symbolized status, honor, and personal identity in ancient Japan. Other traditional Japanese swords by length include the tachi, wakizashi, and tanto.
Each katana consists of two main elements:
• The blade (shinken) — forged with expert metallurgical techniques.
• The mountings (koshirae) — artistic fittings that complete the sword’s character.
We offer fully assembled katanas, crafted with a variety of designs and premium materials.
Forging Techniques:
Our collection features katanas crafted through a range of traditional forging methods — from the widely respected Kobuse-kitae (jacketed core construction) and the simple, solid Maru-kitae, to complex laminations such as San-mai, Go-mai, and many other historic techniques. Each method produces unique structural and aesthetic qualities, giving collectors a wide array of choices.
Steel Varieties:
The essence of every katana lies in its steel. Modern high-carbon steels provide superior hardness, manganese steels offer enhanced flexibility, and innovative Damascus steel combines performance with Middle Eastern-inspired grain patterns. Each steel type presents distinct surface textures and forging patterns.
Polishing & Hamon:
The katana’s creation is an intricate process, with differential hardening (yaki-ire) as a signature technique. This produces the elegant hamon (temper line), reflecting both the blade’s functional strength and its aesthetic beauty. Each hamon style carries artistic and collectible value, and our collection includes katanas featuring a variety of hamon patterns for discerning collectors.
Explore our expertly crafted katanas and find the one that reflects your courage, honor, and individuality.
Katana mountings (koshirae)
This is an introduction to the main parts of the katana, click to learn more about the detailed introduction of guide to katana terms and meanings.
Tsuka
The handle of the katana, where the sword is gripped.
Tsuka-maki
The decorative cord wrapping on the handle, providing grip and style.
Tsuba
The guard between the blade and handle, protecting the hand.
Blade
The blade part of the katana is partially deeply embedded in the handle.
Hamon
The pattern on the blade, created during the tempering process.
Kissaki
The tip of the blade, designed for precision thrusting and cutting.
Saya
The wooden scabbard that houses the blade when not in use.
Sageo
The cord used to tie the saya to the belt or obi.