Tamahagane Steel Katana Swords

We have a variety of tamahagane steel katanas that can be sharpened to your desired edge. All of our swords can cut through thick bamboo, small trees, and more. Whether you want to use your sword in combat or as the centerpiece of your collection, a tamahagane steel sword will not disappoint.

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Tamahagane is a traditional Japanese material that is used to make samurai swords and knives. It is unique to Japan and was traditionally created in a process that took months on end. The result was a beautiful hand-forged steel that could be used to create blades with a starkly contrasting hamon and distinctive folded steel pattern for katanas and knives. Explore our tamahagane katanas today to find high quality, hand-forged products.

The Process

In feudal Japan, swordsmiths would smelt iron sand and charcoal in a tatara furnace until the iron and carbon elements fused together, making tamahagane steel. There are only a few places where traditional tatara are still used to create this fused steel — one of the most important of which is located in the Shimane prefecture of Japan. This tatara is lit only in the deep winter when the air is very dry. For this three week period, it is possible to create a maximum of three batches of the steel, as a complete creation cycle requires seven days from start to finish.

The process for creating tamahagane katanas is heavily regulated and supervised to ensure the quality and allocation of the ore.

Our Quality Guarantee

At Swords of Northshire, each of our products is handcrafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. The traditional Japanese steel and methods our swordsmiths use ensure that the product you receive is a fully functional, high quality work of art.

Browse our collection to find a blade and fittings that speak to you.

Looking for something a little more unique? Create your own personalized custom Tamahagane sword through Swords of Northshire today.

FAQs

A katana is a japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands.

The katana is generally defined as the standard-sized, moderately curved Japanese sword with a blade length greater than 23.86 inches. It is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands.

Western historians have said that the katana was among the finest cutting weapons in world military history.

Having a regular cleaning routine in place is key to maintaining your katana.

You can purchase a traditional sword cleaning kit that will have everything you need. There are three steps: removing oil, polishing the blade, and oiling the blade.

Using a sheet of rice paper from the kit or soft cotton cloth, remove any oil that is still on the blade from the previous maintenance. Take the powder ball and tap it lightly against the blade about every two inches or so along its length. Take a fresh piece of rice paper and rub the powder over the blade to polish it. Do this until both sides of the blade have been polished and the powder completely removed. Take the bottle of oil and apply a few drops along the length of the blade on each side. Use a fresh piece of rice paper to spread the oil evenly on the blade.

The most iconic and well known of all the Samurai swords; the katana is distinguished by its long blade and handle that is made to accommodate two hands and strike from a large distance. It has a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard. The katana has a set of dimensions that separate it from other samurai swords. A traditional katana will measure 3 to 4 feet in total length, with the hilt taking up one-fourth of the total and a characteristic curvature of more or less than 1 inch.

A full tang katana is the sword where the tang extends to almost the whole length of the handle, which makes the blade and the handle the same piece of metal. This gives to the sword certain rigidity and makes it a very solid piece to enjoy.

Full Tang katanas are handmade swords. They can be made of various stainless-steel types according to the Carbon Concentration. The forging is the essential part of the production because it allows the samurai sword to be solid and relatively light. Commonly, the piece of metal is repeatedly heated by fire and hammered while the metal is being folded. The mounting of the different parts is a very delicate operation that has its origins deep in the Japanese civilization. Samurai are used to cherish their Katanas as their trusted partners, and they handle them with love and care.