Top 10 Katanas with Steel
for March 2023

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The word "katana" is of Japanese origin and means "the eastern sword" referring to the samurai swords of feudal Japan. Most katanas have a straight blade, although some are curved. KA-BAR is the original katana, first manufactured in 1934 and primarily used by US soldiers during World War II. These katanas are sold worldwide, including at Barneys New York and The Sharper Image.

The katana's fame stems from its use in Japanese feudal history. According to legend, the first katana was forged by Japanese swordsmith, Onokuni, for the lord of Awaji Island, who gifted it to his son. The sword became a symbol of the Emperor and later Shogun.

The katana's popularity today stems from the versatility and mystique of this blade. The blade itself can be crafted from various types of steel and can be sharpened to varying degrees. This versatility gives the user the ability to customize their katana to their specific needs, whether it be for cutting, striking, or thrusting.

These katanas, also called "shin" (pronounced shin), have a blade made from a single piece of steel. The blade is typically sharpened from 14 to 16 times. The blade is attached to a handle with a removable tsuba (guard) and wakizashi (short blade). The sword's guard and

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Cold Steel Warrior Series Katana Samurai Sword with Ray Skin Handle, Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard, Black Braid Cord and Brass Menuki, Wakizashi

Cold Steel Warrior Series Katana Sword Samurai with Ray Skin Handle

by Cold Steel
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ELEGANT DETAILS: A beautiful brass Menuki (a small, ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings) further enhances the handle appearance

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Product Features

  • Blade Length: 21.00"
  • This item is not for sale in some specific zip codes
  • COMFORTABLE AND SECURE GRIP: The hilt is covered in ray skin and wrapped in the traditional style with black silk cord for a comfortable and secure grip
  • Overall Length: 29.50"
  • SPECIFICATIONS: Weight - 30. 6 ounces, Blade Length - 21 inches, Handle Length - 8. 5 inches, Overall Length - 29. 5 inches; Includes black lacquered wood scabbard
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Musashi - Modern Tactical Katana Forged with 1060 Carbon Steel Katana Samurai Sword Full Tang

Musashi

by Pacific Solution
What We like

1060 High Carbon Steel

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Product Features

  • Hamidashi style Iron Tsuba
  • 39 1/2" Overall Length
  • Hand Forged Full Tang Blade
  • Razor Sharp Blade
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Honshu Boshin Damascus Katana with Scabbard - Damascus Steel, TPR Handle, Steel Guard and Pommel - Length 40 3/4

Honshu Boshin Damascus with Katana Scabbard

by United Cutlery
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This Honshu Boshin katana fuses tradition and innovation to yield a masterwork of sleek, modern sword design

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Product Features

  • The scabbard is wooden with a semi-gloss black finish and features black faux leather wrapping and cotton cord
  • It has a 30 3/8 Damascus steel blade thats been folded more than 800 times, making it unrivaled in sharpness and strength
  • Textured TPR shrouds the handle for an ergonomic no-slip grip and the handle has an oversized polished steel pommel and guard
  • The tactical katana has an overall length of 40 3/4"
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Onikiri K-580-CR 1045 Handmade Katana Scabbard Carbon Steel with Crane Tsuba, 41

Onikiri K-580-CR 1045 Handmade Katana Carbon Scabbard Steel with Crane Tsuba

by Neptune Trading Inc.
What We like

Includes Sword Bag and Scabbard

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Product Features

  • 41.5" Overall Length, 1045 carbon steel handmade blade with black scabbard
  • White inster handle with 2 pin and wrapped black cord
  • 1045 Carbon Steel blade
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Full Handmade Sharp Katana Sword, 1060/1095(High Carbon Steel)/Damascus Steel , Full Tang Blade, Sharp Knife, real battle swords, Ninja Katana sword, Alloy Tsuba,Solid wood handle,Suitable for ou

BOHIHYU Full Handmade Katana Sharp Sword

by boyu daojian
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Endless Uses-In ancient times,Katana Sword(Ninja Katana sword) is a cold weapon suitable for battlefield operations. In modern times, Katana Sword(Ninja Katana sword) is mainly used as a sports equipment for everyone to exercise. Widely used in martial arts halls, training grounds,You can enjoy and play it with your friends in Wushu. Katana Sword(Ninja Katana sword) is placed in the living room as an ornament, it plays the role of deterring the bad guys, Katana Sword(Ninja Katana

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  • BOHIHYU-boyu Full Handmade Sharp Katana Sword(Ninja Katana sword) DIMENSIONS- overall 40.5"L x 1.25"W x 0.27Inch Thick (about3 lbs.), 28.3" blade and10.2" handle ".
  • Warm prompt-During the use of Katana Sword(Ninja Katana sword) Sword, the blade can not point to people and animals, to avoid unnecessary damage. After use, Katana Sword(Ninja Katana sword) you need to wipe the maintenance oil, pay attention to maintenance.This item does not contain katana stand. This product is only sold to legal age, young men and women over 18 years old.
  • BOHIHYU -boyu Full Handmade Sharp Katana Sword(Ninja Katana sword)-is it composed of 1060 carbon steel false edge, TSUBA FUCHI KASHIRA MENUKI Alloy fittings,marble Scabbardblue color Sageo. 1060 High carbon steel false edge through Heat Tempered/Clay Tempered deal with,Full Tang, sharp edge and functional Approx. Wooden handle wrapped with white Imitation Fish skin and blue color cotton cord with Menuki.
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LQDSDJ Ultra Sharp Samurai Sword, Traditional Handmade Samurai Katana Sword Features of 1060 Carbon Steel, Damascus Folded Steel, T10 Steel, Hadifield Steel (Golden warrior-1060 Steel)

LQDSDJ Ultra Sharp Samurai Sword

by lonqawudaojian
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ERGONOMIC HANDLE - The wooden handle is wrapped with soft cotton wire and with ergonomic design to fit your palm perfectly, easy to grip, providing you with max comfort while using.

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Product Features

  • This product can be used to protect you from ferocious beasts during camping or outdoor activities. It can be given as a gift or for collection
  • HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL - The katana sword is handmade entirely of 1060 carbon steel in over 10 traditional processes, including Annealing, Tempering, Quenching and other technology for heating processing, ultra sharp and durable.
  • PERFECT SIZE - The katana swords full length is about 40.55/103cm, 27.76"/70.5cm blade, 10.43"/26.5cm handle.
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eroton Damascus Steel Hand Forged Handmade Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Functional Heat Tempered Full Tang Razor Sharp Dragon Copper tsuba …

eroton Damascus Steel Hand Forged Handmade Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Heat Functional Tempered Full Tang Razor Sharp Dragon Copper tsuba …

by Eroton-1
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This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is very sharp and full handmade folded 13 times resulting in over 8,000 layers. After sharpening, the blade is etched with an oxidation process to give the surface it's black and red color. . It comes with a red lacquered hard wood saya and silk sageo/ito, Copper imitates antiquity fittings.The tang is secured into the handle with two bamboo mekugi. It is a very good choice for Dojo students

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Product Features

  • Red Damascus steel Cloudy Dragon Copper tsuba blade, handmade, full tang. The weight is 1.25 kilograms/2.75 pounds. It is 103 centimeters/40.55 inches long, the handle is 26 centimeters/10.24 inches, and the blade 71 centimeters/27.95 inches. The hardness is 55HRC, the blade curvature (sori) is 1.8 centimeters/0.71inches.
  • The blade is hand polished with multiple grades of sharpening stones. It has a traditional fourteen stage hand polished finish. The blade is very sharp.
  • The blade is thoroughly tempered using hot forging, shoveling, deadening, grinding, heat treatments, tempering, and repairing using time honored Longquan bladesmithing processes in China.
  • This sword is a very good choice for gifts, cutting practice, and collections. It is sturdy enough to cut cleanly through bamboo as hard as bone, and sharp enough to cut a piece of paper. Each sword is individually handmade, so specifications vary slightly from sword to sword.
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Full Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Battle Ready Katana Swords,1095/Damascus Folded Steel Heat Tempered/Clay Tempered/Full Tang,Very Sharp

Full Handmade Japanese Samurai Battle Sword Ready Katana Swords

by xiang
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This is a very fine samurai knife, and we use traditional techniques to make it. Each process is hand-made. We put two bamboo nails in the hilt as a fixed connection, so it is very solid and you don't worry about any problems. In this way, it is also easy to be dismantled, and the weight ratio is reasonable, so you can use it without too many efforts. You can put it at home as an ornament, give it as a gift to friends, or take it outdoors to play without worrying about the blade being broken.

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  • We have been always following the traditional production process. All the steps including material selection, forge, quenching, polishing and grinding and final assembly are finished manually, so you can rest assured to buy.
  • 103cm / 40.55in Overall length, 26cm / 10.24in Ches in handle length, 71cm / 27.95in Blade length, 3cm / 1.18in Blade width, 0.7cm / 0.27in Blade thickness, Weight:1.25kg / 2.75IbHardness:58HRC
  • Tsuba is made of alloy, beautifully carved. The kasira-pommel/fuchi is made of alloy, the Seppa is made of yellow pure copper, and the Habaki is made of silver bright alloy. There is no need to worry about its fading and discoloration. The handle is made of wood, covered with White artificial fishskin inside, wrapped with black cotton rope and bright silver PU leather rope outside, the sheath is made of wood and has a fine grain pattern, and the Sageo is made of black cotton rope
  • The blade is made of Damascus Folded Steel Heat Tempered/Clay Tempered.The blade is forged and polished repeatedly with traditional unique techniques folded 13 times . The visible grain pattern on the blade comes from folding the blade repeatedly during forging,The surface is very smooth, bright and sharp enough to cut fruit, bamboo, water bottles, and so on
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Japanese Samurai Sword Katana 1060high Carbon Steel Full Tang Blade Can Cut Tree

Unknown Japanese Samurai Sword Katana 1060high Carbon Full Steel Tang Blade Can Cut Tree

by Samurai
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Blade Sharp: SHINOGI-ZUKURI Saya Material:Hard wooden with black&red finish

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  • Overall Length: 40.9 inch /104 cm Blade Width (near Habaki): 1.26 inch / 3.20cm
  • Handle Length: 10.6 inch / 27cm Weight (with Saya ): 2.56 lbs / 1.16kg (approximately)
  • Nagasa Length: 27.8 inch / 70.5 cm Blade Width (near Kissaki): 0.91inch / 2.30cm
  • Kissaki Shape: CHU-KISSAKI Weight (without Saya): 1.99 lbs / 0.90 kg (approximately)
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eroton- Full Handmade Real Japanese Samurai Katana Sword 1045/1060/1095/T10High Carbon Steel Heat Tempered/Clay Tempered, Dragon Tsuba,Full Tang,Functional Sharp, Razor Sharp,Battle Ready(2.7ib)…

eroton- Full Handmade Real Japanese Samurai Katana 1045/1060/1095/T10High Sword Carbon Steel Heat Tempered/Clay Tempered

by Eroton-1
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HAND FORGED:This sword is made of T10 Carbon Steel Clay Tempered , clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It is a very strong sword made with traditional methods, for multiple applications. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities. The clay temper process combines the characters of toughness and flexibility and results in a genuine hamon (temper line). The sword comes with silk sageo/ito, genuine same' (rayskin) and Features Solid Alloy Fittings.

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  • BLADE SIZE:T10 Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Blade,weight1.25kg/2.75ib.It is 103 cm/40.55 inches in length, 26 cm/10.24 inches in handle length and 71 cm/27.95 inches in blade length.Hardness:55HRC,Sori 1.8cm/0.71in,Hamon real,
  • TECHNOLOGY:The knife blade is thoroughly tempered and fabricated by making, hot forging, shoveling, deadening, grinding, heat treatment, tempering, repairing and truing for dozens of Longquan manufacturing processes in China.
  • FUNCTIONAL: This sword is a very good choice, gifts, cutting practice, display, and collection. It is durable enough.The sword is strong enough to cut through bamboo yet sharp enough to slice paper. Each sword is individually handmade so specifications vary slightly from sword to sword.
  • SHARP:the blade is hand polished with multiple grades of sharpening stones which .Traditional 14 Stage Hand Polished Finish.blade is very sharp

10 Most Popular Katanas

Katanas are swords with blades made from the steel of meteoric rocks. They are long swords, curved with a hardened cutting edge. Iron katanas are made of iron, which can make them heavier and more durable than their steel counterparts. Like their steel counterparts, their blades are hardened with tamahagane, the hardened meteoric rock. In this article, we will talk about the 10 most popular katanas.

What do katana swords do and what makes them unique

The katana is one of the best-known swords in the world. A Japanese sword, it has a long, straight blade and is used in a wide variety of styles. The katana has been around for over 1,500 years. The name derives from a Sanskrit word meaning \"cut off,\" which refers to the sword\'s ability to cut through anything, including human flesh. The katana comes in a variety of different sizes and shapes. The samurai or warrior class used these swords in battle, while an assassin class used a smaller version of the katana, the wakizashi. Other classes used shorter versions of the katana, such as the kodachi. The fighting style known as kenjutsu, which evolved from ninjutsu, used versions of the gyuto, a small version of the katana. The katana is considered the national sword of Japan. These weapons, which also have religious significance, were used by many samurai and ninja in history. Today, katanas are still a popular weapon among martial artists and cosplayers. The katana is a steel sword that was made using a single piece of metal. It was built to have good balance, and the Japanese swordsmiths who made them emphasized the need for sharpness and force. The blade is usually made of steel, although there are also swords made entirely of tamahagane, a type of steel that was forged during the Japanese era of the Mongol invasions. Tamahagane was stronger and more corrosion-resistant than steel, and katana made of tamahagane were expensive. The katana has a simple blade shape: A long, straight blade, with a single edge and a cutting edge. The blade has a slight curve along the back and a slightly sharper edge near the tip. The katana was prized for its sharpness and strength and because of this, the blades of katana were often sharpened until they became very thin and sharp. The edge of a katana is double-edged; this means that it is divided into two parts.

How to choose the best katana sword for your specific needs

Choosing a katana sword is a big decision, and you want to make sure that it is right for you. The first step you should take is to determine why you are buying a katana. Are you intending to use it as your primary weapon, or would you prefer one that is primarily decorative? Do you want a blade that is more pliant (bendable) or harder (more brittle)? Do you want a katana with Full Tang (the entire blade or blade extend all the way through the hilt), or would it not matter to you? Are you looking for a single piece, or would you like to get a sword with two blades that are fused together? Do you want a sharpened blade, or would you prefer one that is not? The answers to these questions will help you narrow down your choices. If, for example, you know that you want a blade that is hard, you know to look for one that\'s made of tamahagane, and they are available in either single katana swords or dual-bladed katana swords. There are also several considerations to take into account before you purchase your katana. You should consider buying a katana that is of good quality, because If you spend too much on a katana, it can cause you to feel insecure when wielding it in battle. You also want to consider the weight of the katana, because it will determine how easy it will be for you to wield in battle. It\'s also important to ensure that your katana is well-balanced and powerful. This way, you won\'t have to worry about the blade being too heavy or light. Finally, you should also consider the steel used to make the katana, as that is the crucial component in determining the type and quality of your blade. For example, if you opt for a Single Edge Katana, you will want a blade that is made of 1045 steel.

Safety tips for using a katana sword

A katana sword is a type of sword used by samurai warriors. This sword has a long, curved blade and a design that is specific to the Japanese samurai culture. Before using a katana, you need to make sure you properly condition the blade. This includes rubbing the blade with ubachi or sharpening stones. This helps to get the steel \"gritty\" and allows the steel to hold a sharp edge. You also need to prepare the surface on which you will be using your new blade. This includes using leather or cotton to make the blade last longer. Do not store the blade in plastic or a cloth bag. When properly cared for, a katana sword can last up to 400 years. However, don\'t use the blade unless you are properly trained in sword fighting. Otherwise, you can cause serious damage to yourself.

The history of the katana sword

The katana sword has a very interesting history. The sword has a history that dates back over 1,400 years in Japan, where it first became popular. The blade of the katana is sharp, but it tapers to a point. The katana blade has a tradition of being symbolic of a warrior\'s readiness and strength. The katana was a traditional weapon used by samurai warriors in Japan. Samurai warriors were fearsome warriors that ruled the lands of Japan from 660AD to 1868AD. They were known for their loyalty and bravery; being a functional part of the Japanese (and some other cultures\') society for centuries, they protected the people from the forces of Darkness (such as evil spirits or dragons). As warriors, samurai warriors were respected in society, especially during their stay in their kabuki style (a style of entertainment involving dance and martial arts). The katana sword was not just a tool used primarily for combat. The sword also represented honor, strength, and bravery. Samurai warriors would use the katana sword in battle or for ritual purposes. The sword was a powerful symbol of a warrior\'s strength, courage, and bravery. The history of the katana sword has had a major influence on modern Japanese culture. The katana sword is one of the most popular samurai swords in the Western world. If you\'re interested in learning more about the katana and the history of the beautiful blade, check out the samurai sword category of the Samurai Swords section!

How to wield a katana sword

To wield a sword, you need to first wrap your hands around the handle. This will extend your arms fully, allowing you to cut with all of your strength. Next, place the tip of the blade under your chin, pushing your thumbs down against the top of the blade. This will force your chin to be further forward than normal, allowing you to cut with more force. Finally, pull the blade back through your body and into your right hand. Use all of your strength to pull the blade back, bending your wrist back slightly. This will cause you to extend your arm and wrist. Keep this motion throughout your entire swing; don\'t stop. Use your momentum and maintain your grip on the handle for as long as you can.

Conclusion

So, what are the best katanas? Here\'s a rundown: The Yaezushigatana, the Tsurugi, the Awabigatana, the Tsuruginohatanokami, the Ohachigatana, the Yaezu, the Nagaito, the Tsurugishige, and the Hachisukagatana all made the list. Let\'s explore the history of each of these katanas.

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