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Explore the artistry and tradition of Japanese swords at TrueSwords.com! Wield the powerful Japanese Odachi Samurai Sword or experience the craftsmanship of the Sokojikara Soul Crane Handmade Katana. Elevate your collection with the sleek Shinwa Black Komodo Handmade Tanto.


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Honshu Boshin Katana with carbon steel modern tactical samurai ninja sword with black tpr grip Close view of honshu katana sword encased in black leather sageo Close up view of steel pommel with lanyard hole and tpr rugged textured no slip handle Close up view of sageo wrapped with a black cord around a black knob Close up view of Honshu boshin katana carbon sharp steel blade Zoomed view of stainless steel guard on a japanese sword Close view of Honshu Boshin Katana with black TPR handle with silver pommel showcasing a lanyard hole
Honshu Boshin® Katana - Tactical Sword, Hand Forged 1060 Carbon Steel
$129.99
37109 Honshu Boshin® Katana - Tactical Sword, Hand Forged 1060 Carbon Steel USD 1 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL3 Category L3 129.99
Shinwa Black Knight Katana on bamboo mat, showcasing black Damascus steel blade and ornate dragon tsuba. Black katana inside black scabbard with black hanging cord and faux ray skin handle. Katana tsuka wrapped in black cord over faux ray skin. Zoomed view of the brass dragon menuki under the black cord wrapping of the faux ray handle. Black and gold notch on black lacquered scabbard with black hanging cord wrapped around it. Close view of the black cord wrapped handle with line detailing on pommel. Detailing of the stark contract between the orangish brown lines and curves on the black Damascus steel blade. Tsuba with black dragon aside full view of the katana with black Damascus blade and black lacquered scabbard with view of detailing on pommel.
Shinwa Black Knight Katana
$89.98 Price reduced from $192.99 to
11336 Shinwa Black Knight Katana USD 103.01 2 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL3 Category L3 89.98
Tomahawk Black Dragon three piece sword set shown with black, mother-of-pearl accented scabbard and on black wooden display. The katana, wakizashi, and tanto are laid side-by-side, all with matching cord-wrapped hilt. A detailed view of the mother-of-pearl dragon design on the side of the scabbard.
Black Dragon 3-Piece Sword Set
$49.98 Price reduced from $96.99 to
15089 Black Dragon 3-Piece Sword Set USD 47.01 3 Tomahawk Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Sword Sets CL3 Category L3 49.98
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Shinwa Royal Warrior Katana/Samurai sword with black lacquered scabbard, black nylon cord wrapped handle and sharp Damascus steel blade. Zoomed view of custom winged tsuba design along with black scabbard and detailing of the hardwood handle wrapped in nylon cord. Shinwa katana handle shown wrapped with black nylon cord. Detailed view showcasing the faux ray skin of the handle wrapped with braided cord and metal adornment. Closeup view of the sharp hand forged Damascus steel blade. The tsuba is shown with a black detailed winglike pattern. Detailed view of the black braided cording wrapped around the solid black lacquer hardwood scabbard. Brass collar shown surrounding the Shinwa blade with another look at the winged tsuba.
Shinwa Royal Warrior Handmade Samurai Sword
$97.98 Price reduced from $229.99 to
6172 Shinwa Royal Warrior Handmade Samurai Sword USD 132.01 4 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Handmade Swords CL3 Category L3 97.98
Different views of the Shikoto Tiger Wood Katana A close-up of the tsuba and blade A view of the blade, scabbard and handle
Shikoto Tigerwood Katana and Scabbard
$459.99
50666 Shikoto Tigerwood Katana and Scabbard USD 5 Shikoto Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 459.99
The Shinwa Lazuli Katana showcased in different angles The blue lacquered scabbard Close view of ornate dragon tsuba handguard and brass habaki The blue cord-wrapped with red rayskin handle A view of the katana's full length A side view of the tsuba and habaki
Shinwa Lazuli Handmade Samurai Sword
$177.98 Price reduced from $196.99 to
40935 Shinwa Lazuli Handmade Samurai Sword USD 19.01 6 Shinwa Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 177.98
Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41" Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword - 1060 Carbon Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged - Genuine Rayskin - Brown Saya - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang - 41"
Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword
$109.98 Price reduced from $196.99 to
40912 Sokojikara Natsukashii Handmade Tachi / Samurai Sword USD 87.01 7 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 109.98
Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Clay Tempered T10 High Carbon Steel - Ray Skin; Iron Tsuba; Certificate of Authenticity - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Clay Tempered T10 High Carbon Steel - Ray Skin; Iron Tsuba; Certificate of Authenticity - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Clay Tempered T10 High Carbon Steel - Ray Skin; Iron Tsuba; Certificate of Authenticity - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Clay Tempered T10 High Carbon Steel - Ray Skin; Iron Tsuba; Certificate of Authenticity - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Clay Tempered T10 High Carbon Steel - Ray Skin; Iron Tsuba; Certificate of Authenticity - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Clay Tempered T10 High Carbon Steel - Ray Skin; Iron Tsuba; Certificate of Authenticity - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Clay Tempered T10 High Carbon Steel - Ray Skin; Iron Tsuba; Certificate of Authenticity - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Clay Tempered T10 High Carbon Steel - Ray Skin; Iron Tsuba; Certificate of Authenticity - Functional, Full Tang, Battle Ready
Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword
$289.99
38022 Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword USD 8 Shikoto Swords Japanese Swords Wakizashi Swords CL2 Category L2 289.99
Honshu Boshin Wakizashi shown leaning against various pieces of tactical gear and weapons. The black wooden scabbard has a black hanging cord. Detailed view of the black TPR handle and steel guard and pommel with lanyard hole. Zoomed view of the braided cord and leather wrapping of the black scabbard. Closeup view of the metal guard and top of the high carbon steel blade. The black TPD handle is textured for better grip. The wakizashi measures 34” and has a 1060 high carbon steel blade. Wakizashi blade has the “Honshu” logo at the top.
Boshin® Wakizashi - Modern Tactical Samurai / Ninja Sword - Hand Forged 1060 Carbon Steel - Full Tang, Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Black TPR, Steel Guard and Pommel, Lanyard Hole - Scabbard
$114.99
32850 Boshin® Wakizashi - Modern Tactical Samurai / Ninja Sword - Hand Forged 1060 Carbon Steel - Full Tang, Fully Functional, Battle Ready - Black TPR, Steel Guard and Pommel, Lanyard Hole - Scabbard USD 9 Honshu Swords Japanese Swords Wakizashi Swords CL2 Category L2 114.99
The 69” Kojiro Kensai Japanese Odachi sword features a leather wrapped hardwood handle, coordinating wooden scabbard and unique guard. The handle of the odachi sword is shown next to the scabbard, both wrapped with leather.
Japanese Odachi Sword
$135.99
11329 Japanese Odachi Sword USD 10 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 135.99
The Kojiro Night Watch Three-Piece Sword Set gives you the full daisho of a Samurai warrior, which is a katana, wakizashi and tanto Each sword has a black painted, wooden scabbard with a black cord and leather sword hanger and a wooden display stand is included The handles are traditionally wrapped in faux ray skin and black cord and the blades are razor-sharp carbon steel
Kojiro Night Watch Three-Piece Sword Set And Display Stand - Carbon Steel Blade, Hardwood Handle, Faux Ray Skin, Metal Alloy Fittings
$52.98 Price reduced from $99.99 to
49763 Kojiro Night Watch Three-Piece Sword Set And Display Stand - Carbon Steel Blade, Hardwood Handle, Faux Ray Skin, Metal Alloy Fittings USD 47.01 11 TrueSwords Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Sword Sets CL2 Category L2 52.98
The Sokojikara Hammered-Work Katana in different positions The katana in its scabbard The blade and the tsuba of the katana
Sokojikara Hammered-Work Katana and Scabbard
$229.98 Price reduced from $318.99 to
51219 Sokojikara Hammered-Work Katana and Scabbard USD 89.01 12 Sokojikara Swords Japanese Swords Japanese Katanas CL2 Category L2 229.98
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JAPANESE SWORD FAQS  

  • What is the difference between a katana, wakizashi, and tanto?
    The katana is a long sword, the wakizashi is a shorter companion sword, and the tanto is a dagger. Traditionally, samurai would carry both a katana and wakizashi as part of a daisho set, with each sword serving a specific purpose.
  • What is an odachi sword?
    An odachi sword, also known as a nodachi, is basically a large katana, similar in size to a European “two-hander” or “Zweihander” sword. Whereas a katana would typically have a blade between 24 and 30 inches, an odachi sword would exceed 35 inches, with some being 50 or greater.
  • What is a shirasaya?
    A shirasaya, or “white scabbard” is not a sword but a method of housing or storing a sword’s blade. When at home, a sword’s blade stock would be removed from the hilt and guard and placed in the wooden shirasaya, protecting the tang and blade from the elements, but rendering them easily removable and thereby accessible for oiling or routine maintenance. Effectively, the shirasaya is a way to store or transport the blade.
  • What materials are used to make Japanese swords?
    Japanese swords are typically made from high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, or folded steel for the blade. Handles are often wrapped in ray skin or cord, and scabbards are crafted from lacquered wood or leather.
  • Are Japanese swords functional or decorative?
    TrueSwords.com offers both functional and decorative Japanese swords. Functional swords are suitable for martial arts or cutting practice, while others are designed mainly for display and collection.
  • What is the value of a katana with a damascus blade?
    Damascus steel is made by layering several different grades of steel together, conferring the benefits of each alloy to the new damascus matrix. As a result, some damascus steel blades are highly durable, wear-resistant, and corrosion resistant, among other beneficial attributes. Additionally, many find the unique patterns created in the surface of damascus steel to be an aesthetically pleasing selling point.
  • What maintenance is required for a Japanese sword?
    Regular maintenance includes cleaning the blade after use, applying a light coat of oil to prevent rust, and storing it in a dry place. This care ensures the blade's longevity and keeps it sharp.