The samurai sword dates back to the Japanese Edo Period and as far back as the Kamakura Period. The distinctive curved blade and long grip was designed as a two-handed sword and became the symbol of the samurai class. It was traditionally made with tamahagane steel that swordsmiths would fold and temper into a curved sword. During the forging process, a hamon unique to the swordsmith was formed and revealed when the blade was polished. The samurai katana sword is still used in a variety of martial arts today including iaido, kenjutsu, iaijutsu, ninjutsu, and kendo. In Japanese the katana is called dai or daitō which means “big sword.”
Samurai Swords for Sale
Our samurai swords are made in the famed sword-smithing town of Longquan in the mountains of Qinxi from an ongoing tradition that’s lasted 2,600 years. Each sword is carefully crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail using traditional hand forging methods. We use high-grade steel and durable materials for all of our swords, creating strong and beautiful works of art. The samurai sword is drenched in traditions of honor, pride, and power. With so many choices available, it’s easy to find the perfect samurai sword that embodies your personality and spirit. Take a look at our categories of Japanese swords:
Get Your Samurai Katana at Swords of Northshire
We have a wide selection of samurai swords including odachi and wakizashi. If you’re looking for something completely unique, we can help you create your own custom sword. Swords of Northshire makes it easy to find your perfect katana, providing pictures, simple check-out, and excellent customer service. Our swords can be hand sharpened per your request or remain unsharpened. Each sword comes with a free personal engraving, to truly make the sword your own. Enjoy our selection and choose your samurai sword wisely.
Your custom-made katana begins its life in the famed swordsmithing town of Longquan located in the r..
$189.99
This Martial Arts Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and p..
$159.99 $129.99
This Katana sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect bla..
$199.99 $169.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$469.99
A stunning example of the thorough work our craftsmen put into every blade, the Dragon Sword for sal..
$199.99 $169.99
A classic piece, our custom wakizashi blade is hand forged and sharpened using traditional Japanese ..
$159.99
If you’re looking for outstanding quality at a reasonable price, the martial arts katanas at Swords ..
$149.99
This Tanto sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect blad..
$129.99
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..
$219.99 $189.99
This nagamaki has a very unique structure. It’s a mix between katana and naginata swords, but the Un..
$463.99
This Yamato sword from Devil May Cry is made of 1095 high carbon steel. With its polished, mirror-li..
$369.99
This straight, single edged chokutō sword from Swords of Northshire was hand forged by our swordsmit..
$169.99
Red Bladed Katana Our colorful folded steel tiger sword was created using the traditional Japanes..
$369.99
If you’ve always identified with the bad guy, the Sephiroth sword from Swords of Northshire is for y..
$439.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$219.99 $189.99
This Katana sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect bla..
$129.99
A perfectly balanced katana, we have redesigned this weapon from the ground up to offer mo..
$169.99
A colorful folded steel sword, this weapon was made to resemble a ninjato sword reputed to be used b..
$264.99
A beautiful onyx blade accentuated by a gold and obsidian sheath, this black steel sword is a more t..
$163.99
This Katana sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect bla..
$129.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$339.99
This Katana sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surfa..
$356.99
This Martial Arts Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and p..
$139.99
Shirasaya swords are authentic ninja swords designed with an aesthetic focus on minimalism and simpl..
$239.99
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 Japanese Katana sword offers great quality at a reasonable price, it's made to look just like Z..
$339.99
Katana Shirasaya Featuring a 1095 high carbon steel blade, this katana shirasaya is clay tempered..
$364.99
This high quality tanto shirasaya is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished m..
$326.99
This sword is made of through hardened 1095 high carbon steel, made to resemble a traditional ninja ..
$264.99
This Martial Arts Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and p..
$169.99 $139.99
This Martial Arts Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and p..
$129.99
This is a well-made folded steel Ninjato sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The blad..
$189.99
This Tanto sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect blad..
$129.99
The black blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel and the red blade is made of folded steel. After s..
$684.99
This Katana sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel with a polished mirror-like surface. It is a ver..
$249.99
Inspired by Rukia Kuchiki’s sword, this Bleach Zanpakuto replica blade has been forged using traditi..
$284.99
Michonne’s sword from The Walking Dead is a katana that utilizes the interplay of contrasting colors..
$264.99
This Katana sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect bla..
$139.99
This Katana sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect bla..
$139.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. Thi..
$939.99
High Quality Sakabatō Replica Designed to imitate the infamous Sakabatō blade from Rurouni Kenshi..
$264.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$339.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$189.99
The Umidori Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and po..
$129.99
This is a set of two high quality black folded steel ninja swords that fit together into the in..
$539.99
This Zatoichi Sword is made to look just like the weapon of the blind swordsman in the long-running ..
$376.99