
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 battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$569.99
This battle ready Han Jian sword is made of folded steel. The middle portion of the blade ..
$339.99
This battle ready Han Jian sword is made of folded steel with the middle portion of the blade e..
$339.99
This battle ready Han Jian sword is made of folded steel. The middle portion of the blade ..
$339.99
This battle ready dao sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chinese ma..
$739.99
This battle ready Miao Dao sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chine..
$729.99
This battle ready Qing Dao sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chine..
$739.99
This battle ready Han Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical ..
$339.99
This battle ready Han Jian sword is made of folded steel. The middle portion of the blade ..
$339.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$639.99
This battle ready dao sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chine..
$989.99
Another of our new sword designs is this beautiful piece based on Gandalf's Glamdring Sword from The..
$546.99
This battle ready Tang Dynasty Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for p..
$819.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$1,649.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$1,499.99
This battle ready dao sword is made of clay tempered & folded steel, designed to be perfect for ..
$1,899.99
This battle ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for pr..
$739.99
This battle ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for pr..
$829.99
This battle ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for pr..
$419.99
This battle ready Han Dynasty Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for pr..
$419.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$1,899.99
The ancestral sword of House Mormont. It has been wielded by a Mormont heir for at least f..
$689.99
Are you tired of the cheap mold-made stainless steel replica swords? Are you looking for a real..
$619.99
This is a well-made folded steel sword, made to look like the Tengu Katana from 47 Ronin. The blade ..
$369.99
This battle ready Han Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical ..
$569.99
This battle ready Han Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical ..
$539.99
This battle ready Han Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical ..
$569.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$568.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$529.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$563.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$529.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana with a very unique design. The blade style is unokubi-zukuri..
$263.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel with a feather grain pattern, designed to ..
$899.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana and Wakizashi, following the traditional Japanese process. T..
$476.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$569.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$569.99
The Green Dragon Crescent Blade (青龍偃月刀) was a legendary weapon wielded by Guan Yu, a great commander..
$1,879.99
This is a fully functional replica of a Medieval European double-edged viking sword, the blade ..
$619.99
This is a fully functional replica of a Medieval European double-edged viking sword, the blade ..
$463.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword in unokubi-zukuri style, with two cutting edges. The..
$329.99
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 ..
$369.99
This battle ready dao sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chinese ma..
$1,879.99
This battle ready dao sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chinese ma..
$1,879.99
Master Shen Xinpei is the 4th generation of the Shen family, he's currently in charge of the Sh..
$26,000.00
This battle ready dao sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chine..
$739.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$2,689.99
This battle ready Jian sword is made of folded steel, designed to be perfect for practical Chin..
$779.99