
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.
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$269.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword set, following the traditional Japanese process. The..
$476.99
The Gold Wave Katana sword is made of folded and clay tempered steel with a polished mirro..
$396.99
This is a well-made folded steel ninja sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade ..
$189.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$329.99
Two Folded Steel Katanas The Merc with the Mouth is well known for using a variety of guns a..
$439.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$263.99
This is a well-made folded steel Chinese sword, following the traditional forging process. The blade..
$469.99
This is a beautiful katana with a shinogi-zukuri blade made of clay tempered & folded 1095 high ..
$419.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$264.99
Known as the Absolute Sword when she arrives at Alfheim Online, Konno Yuuki has a unique blade that ..
$389.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$256.99
The Blood Dragon Katana sword is made of folded and clay tempered steel with a polish..
$376.99
This Katana sword is made of folded and clay tempered steel with a polished mirror-like su..
$376.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$249.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$469.99
The blade of this tachi is made of high grade Damascus folded steel. The steel is folded 14 tim..
$538.99
This battle ready Jian short sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfectly balanced f..
$249.99
This nodachi/odachi sword was inspired by Sasaki’s infamous Monohoshizao sword, meaning drying pole,..
$739.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to act as a walking cane. The bl..
$349.99
This battle-ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of damascus steel and clay tempered to create a gen..
$789.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$264.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$326.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$189.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana and Wakizashi, following the traditional Japanese process. T..
$369.99
This tachi sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered & folded with a polished ..
$1,389.99
This battle ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of damascus steel, clay tempered with a genuin..
$719.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel kiriha-zukuri style ninja sword, following the tradit..
$296.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$319.99
This is a well-made folded steel samurai sword set, following the traditional Japanese process. The ..
$563.99
This William Wallace Braveheart sword is a very sharp and strong fully functional replica...
$663.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$459.99
This battle ready dao sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chine..
$569.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$439.99
This functional Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical C..
$269.99
This battle ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for pr..
$389.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$189.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$264.99
This battle ready dao sword is made of clay tempered & folded steel, designed to be perfect for ..
$1,899.99
This is a well-made folded steel sword, with a design inspired by Michonne's Katana from The Wa..
$369.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$1,169.99
This battle ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for pr..
$439.99
This functional Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical C..
$239.99
This functional Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical C..
$269.99
This Katana sword is made of folded and clay tempered steel with a polished mirror-like su..
$376.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$189.99
This is a fully functional replica of a Medieval European double-edged viking sword, the blade ..
$549.99
This battle ready Jian short sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practica..
$619.99