Functional Samurai Swords

Our hand picked selection of Japanese styled swords are primarily geared towards providing serviceable martial arts grade swords for experienced backyard cutters and martial artists. Every sword is fully functional, from basic entry level to high end art swords. 

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SAMURAI SWORDS BY BRAND

This is just a hand picked selection of some of our most popular and best value Japanese style blades

There are MANY more to choose from, simply select from each of the major brands listed above to see their entire line up (though some swords which we do not feel meet our stringent QC requirements may not be listed as we only sell swords we would actually buy ourselves, at a price we would pay for it)

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Dragon King Kawanakajima Katana
$979.99 $1,199.99

LAST ONE IN STOCK - $200 DISCOUNT!

Differentially Hardened, Folded T10 Tool Steel and 9260 Spring Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon and pronounced hada. 28" blade, 2lbs 5oz.

Premium silver, steel and imported Japanese silk fittings with hishigami. You name it, this sword has it, and can cut like no-ones business..

No idea when or if it will be restocked again anytime soon, so it is the quick and the dead now.. If you can swing it, get it now. You will NOT be disappointed.

MSRP $1499


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Hanwei L6 Bainite Praying Mantis Katana
$1,239.98 $1,339.98

TWO LEFT! - FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE

Amazingly durable Praying Mantis themed Katana made from legendary L6 tool steel. MSRP $1,900


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Hanwei L6 Bainite Hunter Katana
$1,276.98 $1,399.98

FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE

Amazingly durable Hawk and Sparrow 'Hunter' themed Katana made from legendary L6 tool steel in a Shobu zukuri blade style. MSRP $1,900


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Hanwei L6 Bainite Oni Katana
$1,199.99

FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE

Amazingly durable demon themed Katana made from legendary L6 tool steel. MSRP $1800


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Citadel Lotus Katana - Limited Edition II
$2,199.00

IN STOCK

Premium quality, and one of a run of only 100 swords, the Lotus Katana by Citadel Knives and Swords in Cambodia sets a new standard for high end cutting Katana truly comparable in quality to a genuine Japanese Nihonto. Each part is custom made to that particular blade with a QC standard that is truly world class.


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Citadel Bamboo Katana - Limited Edition III
$2,799.00

IN STOCK

Premium quality, and one of a run of only 100 swords, the Bamboo Katana by Citadel Knives and Swords in Cambodia sets a new standard for high end cutting Katana truly comparable in quality to a genuine Japanese Nihonto. Each part is custom made to that particular blade with a QC standard that is truly world class.


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Ryujin LIMITED EDITION T10 Tool Steel Dragon Katana #1
$174.95 $274.99

IN STOCK & FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE

LIMITED EDITION RUN Year of the Dragon Ryujin T10 Tool Steel, Differentially hardened Katana with Dragon horimono engraving (two styles, one per model). Fast in the hand and optimally balanced with tightly wrapped black ito, real rayskin, glossy black saya and steel Fuchigashira and Musashi tsuba set.

LIMITED QUALITIES AND PRICED TO SELL!


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Ryujin LIMITED EDITION T10 Tool Steel Dragon Katana #2
$174.95 $274.99

IN STOCK & FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE

LIMITED EDITION RUN Year of the Dragon Ryujin T10 Tool Steel, Differentially hardened Katana with Dragon horimono engraving (two styles, one per model). Fast in the hand and optimally balanced with tightly wrapped black ito, real rayskin, glossy black saya and steel Fuchigashira and Musashi tsuba set.

LIMITED QUALITIES AND PRICED TO SELL!


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Ryujin 65 MN Spring Steel - Hatamoto II Cutting Katana
$179.99 $269.99

IN STOCK

Durable and affordable midweight (2.5lbs) Monotempered 65MN Spring Steel Katana blade with all iron Fittings, rayon over real rayskin. A tough, no-nonsense 'beater' sword for pennies on the dollar and great for frequent dojo cutting. Great bang for your buck.


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Ryujin 5160 Spring Steel Katana ELITE - "Matsu" Katana
$329.99 $479.99

IN STOCK

5160 Spring Steel Differentially hardened Blade with clean suguha straight hamon and decked out with premium fittings. A serious workhorse of a blade at a fraction of its value.


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Ryujin 5160 Spring Steel Katana ELITE - "Kusaboke" Katana
$329.99 $479.99

IN STOCK

5160 Spring Steel Differentially hardened 29" Nagasa Blade with clean suguha straight hamon and decked out with premium fittings. A serious workhorse of a blade at a fraction of its value.


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Dragon King Modern Katana
$294.95

IN STOCK

Differentially Hardened 1566 Spring Steel blade with modern construction methods and materials - the evolution of the Japanese Katana is complete! 27" blade, 1lb 14oz. Companion blade to the Modern Wakizashi and the Modern Tanto. MSRP $399.00


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Dragon King Modern Wakizashi
$244.95

IN STOCK

Differentially Hardened 1566 Spring Steel blade with modern construction methods and materials. The evolution of the Japanese Wakizashi is complete. Companion blade to the Modern Katana and Modern Tanto MSRP$329.00


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Dragon King Modern Tanto
$199.99

IN STOCK

Differentially Hardened 1566 Spring Steel blade with modern construction methods and materials. The evolution of the Japanese Tanto is complete. Companion blade to the Modern Katana and the Modern Wakizashi MSRP$259.00


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Swordier Specialized Tameshigiri Cutting Katana - Tameshigiri Pro Model 1
$249.95

AVAILABLE NOW

An SBG EXCLUSIVE!

Wide bladed yet lightweight Specialized Tameshigiri Katana designed to slice through tatami mats, bamboo and water filled bottles like a hot knife through butter. Tough monotempered 65mn Spring Steel blade with solid fittings and cotton hishigami ito wrap for maximum durability.

Please allow 7 days for production and shipping.


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Swordier Specialized Tameshigiri Cutting Katana - Tameshigiri Pro Model 2
$249.95

AVAILABLE NOW

Model 2 of the Tameshigiri series sports a monotempered 5160 Spring Steel blade and slightly longer black leather wrapped handle with attractive brass with gold and silver gilded fittings with Japanese 'Raijin' (thunder god) theme and attractive hand painted Raijin themed saya.

Please allow 7 days for production and shipping.


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Swordier Specialized Tameshigiri Cutting Katana - Tameshigiri Pro Model 3
$289.95

AVAILABLE NOW

Model 3 of the Tameshigiri series is a traditional T10 tool steel blade with real clay tempered suguha (straight line) hamon and Bamboo tiger themed fittings (brass with silver and gold gilding) and hand painted saya.

Please allow 7 days for production and shipping.


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Swordier Specialized Tameshigiri Cutting Katana - Tameshigiri Pro Model 4
$289.95

AVAILABLE NOW

Model 4 of the Tameshigiri series is a traditional T10 tool steel blade with real clay tempered choji hamon and Mt Fuji with Dragon themed fittings (brass with silver and gold gilding) and hand painted saya.

Please allow 7 days for production and shipping.


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SBG Black Dragon Forge Red Belly Black Snakes - Ko Katana and Tanto Set
$499.95 $629.99

AVAILABLE NOW

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!

Two T10 tool steel blades designed and optimized to be used together for the ultimate in close combat fighting.

Typically ships in 7-14 days.


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SBG Black Dragon Forge - Yukiken
$329.95 $429.99

AVAILABLE NOW

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!

A snow themed, sleek profiled T10 tool steel blade with hamidashi tsuba and rayskin reinforced saya. Attractive, fast and very practical.

Typically ships in 7-14 days.


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SBG Black Dragon Forge Kagetoraken (Shadowtiger Katana)
$274.95 $329.99

AVAILABLE NOW

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!

The 'Shadowtiger' black and yellow themed T10 tool steel solid bodied blade with rattan reinforced saya, equally at home in the dojo or the backyard.

Typically ships in 7-14 days.


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Dragon King Tatsumaki Katana
$927.95

IN STOCK

Differentially Hardened T10 Tool Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon. High Polish and Premium Fittings (rattan wrapped saya, buffalo horn koiguchi, etc). 28" Blade, 2lbs 5oz. MSRP $1,385.00


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Dragon King Differentaily Hardened Spring Sakura Katana
$429.99

IN STOCK

Differentially Hardened version of the Spring Sakura Samurai Katana by Popular Demand. Steel fittings, Silver Habaki. 27" Blade, 2lb 6oz. MSRP $599.00


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Dragon King Differentially Hardened Autumn Leaf Katana
$429.99

IN STOCK

Differentially Hardened version of the Autumn Leaf Katana by Popular Demand. Steel Fittings. 27" blade with bo-hi/fuller. 2lbs 6oz.  MSRP $599.00


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Dragon King Kohaku Katana
$629.99

IN STOCK

Differentially Hardened T10 Tool Steel Blade with extremely prominent, real Hamon temper line. 27.5" blade, 2lbs 8oz. MSRP$949


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Dragon King Summer Lotus Katana
$379.99

IN STOCK

Premium Quality 5160 Monotempered Beater Katana Series. Extremely durable. Buffalo horn koiguchi. Steel Fittings. 28" 1/8 blade. 2lbs 9oz. MSRP $495.00


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Dragon King Winter Sun Katana
$379.99

IN STOCK

Premium Quality 5160 Monotempered Beater Katana Series. Buffalo Horn Koiguchi. Steel Fittings. 30" 1/4 Blade. 3lbs. MSRP$495.00


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Ryujin T10 Tool Steel Budget Gunto Katana
$249.99 $329.99

IN STOCK

Ryujin T10 Tool Steel Differentially Hardened Blade in Historically Accurate WWII Type 98 'Gunto' Style Fittings. Actually looks and handles almost exactly the same as the originals, making it extremely popular with our customers. Includes Free display box and cleaning kit.


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Ryujin 1060 Carbon Steel Daimyo's Tachi Sword
$329.99 $479.99

IN STOCK

Ryujin 1060 Carbon Steel Differentially Hardened Blade with Choji Hamon in Historically Accurate Tachi Koshirae Fittings. Highly detailed 1.4lbs brass scabbard. Includes Free display box and cleaning kit.


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Dragon King Fletching Katana
$349.98

IN STOCK

Differentially Hardened 65mn (Manganese) Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon. Powercutter. Cotton ito, buffalo horn koiguchi. Blade 28" 3/8. 2lbs 11oz.  MSRP $499.00


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Dragon King WarFire Katana
$359.98

IN STOCK

Differentially Hardened 65MN Manganese Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon. No bells and whistles, just solid basics. Blade: 28.25". 2.6lbs.  MSRP $539


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Dragon King Spring Sakura Katana
$379.99

IN STOCK

Premium Quality 5160 Monotempered Beater Katana Series. Extremely durable. Steel fittings, Silver Habaki. 27" Blade, 2lb 9oz. MSRP $495.00


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Hanwei Practical Pro Elite
$479.99 $559.99

FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE

Differentially Hardened 1566 Spring Steel blade with 14" handle and higher level of polish for effortless, frequent cutting. Truly an all round extremely well made sword designed for elite level cutting performance and multiple cuts on a single target with ease. Excellent fittings with imported cotton and all iron fittings. MSRP $749.00


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Hanwei Shinogi Zukuri Raptor Katana
$362.98

FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE

5160 Spring Steel Katana with classic blade geometry (the vast majority of Katana are classified as Shinogi Zukuri). MSRP $450


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Hanwei Shobu Zukuri Raptor Katana
$362.98

FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE

5160 Spring Steel Katana with unique smooth and deadly Shobu style tip geometry. MSRP $450.

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Hanwei Moroha Zukuri Raptor Katana
$362.98

FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE

5160 Spring Steel Katana with Moroha Zukuri (also known as Kogarasu Zukuri) blade - one of the earliest styles of Katana and likely the form taken by the first Katana ever forged by the legendary ancient sword smith Amakuni. MSRP $450


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