Manga 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.

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.

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.