
Folded steel blades, commonly referred to as Damascus steel or pattern-welded steel, are made by hammering the steel flat and folding it over itself repeatedly to create several thousand layers of steel. Most of our Damascus steel swords are folded 13 times, creating 8,192 layers.
Folding was developed in feudal Japan due to the impure metals that were most often used in blacksmithing. The tamahagane needed to be folded over and over again to remove impurities and even out the carbon content of the steel. Today’s modern steel is pure, and folding is only done for tradition's sake or for the aesthetically pleasing flowing grain pattern it creates on the blade.
Damascus Sword Selection
When you explore our collection of Damascus swords for sale, you’ll find that we carry a large range of folded swords, including katanas and ninja swords. Since we specialize in Japanese and Chinese techniques, most of our swords incorporate imagery that harkens back to ancient Asian stories. From dragons and cranes to cherry blossoms and bamboo, choose the design that speaks to you.
Our selection also includes a variety of battle-ready replicas from your favorite anime, movies, manga, video games, and more. Some of our Damascus swords even incorporate various colors into the blades to create eye-catching display pieces.
Shopping for Swords with Us
At Swords of Northshire, each of our Damascus steel swords is handcrafted by master craftsmen who have trained for years in the art of ancient Japanese and Chinese sword making techniques. They pay the utmost attention to detail when forging each sword to ensure that the sharpening and engraving meet our high expectations for quality.
Our dedication to metal crafting and sword replication results in beautiful craftsmanship and heirloom quality pieces. Whether you’re looking for a samurai sword or you want to make your own custom sword, we have the right blade for you.
Custom-Made Hand Forged Japanese Katana
Handmade Katana for Sale
Your cust..
$189.99
If you’ve been hunting for a high quality, colorful folded steel sword that’s made following an anci..
$329.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
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Red Bladed Katana
Our colorful folded steel tiger sword was created using the traditional Japanes..
$369.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$219.99 $189.99
A colorful folded steel sword, this weapon was made to resemble a ninjato sword reputed to be used b..
$264.99
Shirasaya swords are authentic ninja swords designed with an aesthetic focus on minimalism and simpl..
$239.99
This battle ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for pr..
$279.99
Our hand forged folded steel katana is a colorful steel sword made through the traditional Japanese ..
$289.99
If you’re looking for a gorgeous folded steel weapon, the red dragon sword from Swords of Northshire..
$389.99
This is a well-made folded steel Ninjato sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The blad..
$189.99
The black blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel and the red blade is made of folded steel. After s..
$684.99
Michonne’s sword from The Walking Dead is a katana that utilizes the interplay of contrasting colors..
$264.99
Inspired by Rukia Kuchiki’s sword, this Bleach Zanpakuto replica blade has been forged using traditi..
$284.99
This Roronoa Zoro sword replica is a hand-forged, folded steel katana made to look just like Roronoa..
$294.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$189.99
This is a set of two high quality black folded steel ninja swords that fit together into the in..
$539.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel tanto, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$219.99
Originally owned by Ryuma, Shusui from One Piece returns to the anime screen in the hands of Roronoa..
$429.99
This Katana sword is made of folded and clay tempered steel with a polished mirror-like su..
$426.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$219.99
One of our most unique pieces, this Chokuto sword is incredibly special for two reasons. First, it i..
$229.99
Partner to the Blade of the Archfiend in Ninja Gaiden II, the True Dragon Sword is wielded by Ryu Ha..
$229.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$359.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$189.99
This Gyaku-Kobuse tanto is constructed with two different kinds of steel, folded steel (8,192 layers..
$560.00
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$219.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$179.99
Like many of the authentic weapons designed and crafted by the experts at Swords of Northshire, this..
$189.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$319.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$319.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$249.99
This is a well-made folded steel Shirasaya, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is..
$239.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$239.99
One of our most traditional folded steel swords, this Japanese sword for sale has been folded 13 tim..
$219.99
This is a well-made folded steel sword, made to look just like Michonne's Katana from The Walking De..
$324.99
This is a well-made folded steel Wakizashi, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is..
$229.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$229.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to act as a walking cane. The bl..
$419.99
This is a well-made folded steel Shirasaya, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is..
$219.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$189.99
This is a well-made and carefully constructed folded steel Katana, made to look just like Roronoa Zo..
$463.99
The Dark Souls Uchigatana that appears in both the original game and the remastered version is a kat..
$274.99
The Blood Dragon Katana sword is made of folded and clay tempered steel with a polish..
$346.99
The tanto or short sword is a Japanese blade used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. It dates bac..
$463.99
This battle ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for pr..
$269.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$269.99
A battle-ready Jian sword, this weapon is hidden in an elegant walking cane. When locked, the walkin..
$319.99