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.
Entry level, Mid and High end Katana
A handpicked selection of some of our very best fully functional Samurai Swords to suit almost every taste and budget. Click the brand icons above to see each manufacturers entire range.
LIMITED EDITION MADE TO ORDER
The second design of 10 limited edition series blades from Forge Direct, the aptly named 'Black Dragon Ouroboros' with rare design elements usually not available o the Forge direct series, such as a Black Mother of Pearl Saya and Tatatemaki 'Battle wrap' ito in cotton just to name a few.
Limited to 10ps worldwide (signed, numbered certificate by Paul Southren and the Smith included). 50% Sold already and counting.
Made to order, please allow 6-8 weeks for completion and delivery.
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!
IN STOCK & ON SPECIAL
Differentially Hardened T10 Tool Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon and bo-hi (fuller). Premium fittings. 29" 1/2 blade. 2lbs 11oz. MSRP $949.00
On Special Until Last Day of September
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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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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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Durable and affordable Monotempered 65MN Spring Steel Katana blade with iron Fittings. A tough, no-nonsense 'beater' sword for pennies on the dollar. Amazing value for money.
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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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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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Premium Quality 5160 Monotempered Beater Katana Series. Buffalo Horn Koiguchi. Steel Fittings. 30" 1/4 Blade. 3lbs. MSRP$495.00
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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.
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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.
CUSTOM KATANA TIER IV BLADE, TIER III FITTINGS
CUSTOM MADE TO ORDER!
"Differentially hardened and Complex Soshu Kitae Laminated Blade'
Master Smith Forged Custom Shinogi Zukuri 28" blade length (2 shaku, 3 sun, 4 bu nagasa) Katana with differentially hardened and Laminated Soshu Kiate blade - Large Number of Customization Options. Made to Order, Typically ships in 8-10 weeks. Our best quality, most traditional custom Katana to date..
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FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!
CUSTOM KATANA TIER III BLADE, TIER III FITTINGS
CUSTOM MADE TO ORDER!
"Unique Laminated blade leveraging the strengths of modern steel to new levels"
Tradition melds with Science: Laminated (5 steel) Katana from the Ronin Katana Hammerforged Line. Made to Order, Full Customization Options Possible. Typically ships in 8-10 weeks. Premium Quality. Our most original and unique custom katana blade type to date..
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FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!
CUSTOM KATANA TIER III BLADE, TIER III FITTINGS
CUSTOM MADE TO ORDER!
"Best value for money Master smith forged blade"
Master Smith Forged Custom Shinogi Zukuri 28" blade length (2 shaku, 3 sun, 4 bu nagasa) Katana - Large Number of Customization Options. Made to Order, Typically ships in 6-8 weeks. Premium quality. Our best value, highest bang for the buck custom Katana series to date..
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FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!
CUSTOM KATANA TIER II BLADE, TIER I FITTINGS
CUSTOM BUILT TO ORDER!
"Close to Forge Direct level blade with standard Ryujin fitting sets"
T10 Tool Steel Differentially Hardened blade. Steel fittings, all natural materials. Select and Customize your own style from a wide variety of quality components - Assembled and shipped within 1 week from the Ryujin Californian workshop!
Our fastest build time and best value for money custom Katana series to date..
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SHIPPED OUT WITHIN 1 WEEK!
CUSTOM KATANA TIER I BLADE, TIER I FITTINGS
CUSTOM BUILT TO ORDER!
"Massive 33" Blade and 14" Handle yet surprisingly lightweight"
T10 Tool Steel Differentially Hardened blade. Steel fittings, all natural materials. Select and Customize your own style from a wide variety of quality components - Assembled and shipped within 1 week from the Ryujin Californian workshop!
Our fastest build time and best value for money custom Katana series to date..
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SHIPPED OUT WITHIN 1 WEEK!
CUSTOM KATANA TIER I BLADE, TIER I FITTINGS
CUSTOM BUILT TO ORDER!
"Solid bodied Shinogi Zukuri blade/no-hi Version for maximum strength and cutting power"
T10 Tool Steel Differentially Hardened blade. Steel fittings, all natural materials. Select and Customize your own style from a wide variety of quality components - Assembled and shipped within 1 week from the Ryujin Californian workshop!
Our fastest build time and best value for money custom Katana series to date..
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SHIPPED OUT WITHIN 1 WEEK!
CUSTOM KATANA TIER II BLADE, TIER I FITTINGS
CUSTOM BUILT TO ORDER!
"Bo-hi/fullered Shinogi Zukuri blade for extra speed and tachikaze (cutting sound feedback)"
T10 Tool Steel Differentially Hardened blade. Steel fittings, all natural materials. Select and Customize your own style from a wide variety of quality components - Assembled and shipped within 1 week from the Ryujin Californian workshop!
Our fastest build time and best value for money custom Katana series to date..
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SHIPPED OUT WITHIN 1 WEEK!
IN STOCK & ON SPECIAL
Differentially hardened T10 tool steel blade with grey wolf themed fittings. Fast, lightweight and optimally balanced. First run special offer - just $249.99.
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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.
IN STOCK & ON SPECIAL
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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Amazingly durable Praying Mantis themed Katana made from legendary L6 tool steel. MSRP $1,900
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Amazingly durable demon themed Katana made from legendary L6 tool steel. MSRP $1800
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Premium Quality Swedish Powder Steel Blade Katana with stunning hamon. MSRP $1,359
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K120C Swedish Powder Steel Blade and Premium Tiger themed fittings. MSRP $1,650
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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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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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Premium Quality 5160 Monotempered Beater Katana Series. Extremely durable. Steel fittings, Silver Habaki. 27" Blade, 2lb 9oz. MSRP $495.00
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Traditionally Clay Tempered, Differentially Hardened 1045 carbon steel blade with real hamon. Solid entry level Katana with basic fittings with the emphasis on overall blade quality. Dragon themed fittings with black on black fittings and glossy red saya.
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Traditionally Clay Tempered, Differentially Hardened 1045 carbon steel blade with real hamon. Solid entry level Katana with basic fittings with the emphasis on overall blade quality. Japanese Maple leaf themed fittings.
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Traditionally Clay Tempered, Differentially Hardened 1045 carbon steel blade with real hamon. Solid entry level Katana with basic fittings with the emphasis on overall blade quality. Sukashi tsuba themed fittings.
IN STOCK & ON SPECIAL
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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5160 Spring Steel Katana with classic blade geometry (the vast majority of Katana are classified as Shinogi Zukuri). MSRP $450
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5160 Spring Steel Katana with unique smooth and deadly Shobu style tip geometry. MSRP $450.
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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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5160 Spring Steel Katana with a long and powerful cutting blade from one of Japan's most violent periods in its turbulent history. MSRP $450
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5160 Spring Steel Katana with unique cormorants neck blade .
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5160 Spring Steel Wakizashi to create a Daisho set with any of the Raptor series blades. MSRP $350
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