Samurai Swords

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 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.

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Devil May Cry Vergil 1095 High Carbon Steel DMC Yamato Samurai Katana Sword

This is a replica of the Yamato DMC sword used by Vergil from Devil May Cry. Made from 1095 high carbon steel. With its polished, mirror-like surface, we’ve made it to look exactly like the Vergil Yamato sword from Devil May Cry. Vergil’s trademark sword is a dark forged katana that was once wielded..

$379.99

1095 High Carbon Steel Blade Nagimaki Samurai Naginata Katana Nagamaki Sword

This nagamaki has a very unique structure. It’s a mix between katana and naginata swords, but the Unokubi-Zukuri blade shape is one of a kind. A traditional Japanese sword, this style has an extra long handle, and was used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Our nagamaki for sale are entirely hand..

$479.99

Hand Forged 1060 High Carbon Steel Black Blade Samurai Wakizashi Sword

This Wakizashi sword offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and polished 1060 carbon steel blade, designed for optimal balance and handling. This sword is a more traditional alternative to the many zinc aluminum alloy blades available. Our steel blades have been design..

$159.99

Hand Forged Folded Steel Blade Samurai Sword Golden Crane Katana

This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is very sharp and folded 13 times resulting in over 8,000 layers. It comes with a black lacquered hard wood saya and silk sageo/ito, solid alloy fittings, and genuine same (rayskin). The tang is secured in..

$189.99 $219.99

Hand Forged 1060 High Carbon Steel Blade Bat Tsuba Martial Arts Iaito Katana

This Martial Arts Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and polished 1060 carbon steel blade, designed for optimal balance and handling. This sword is a more traditional alternative to the many zinc aluminum alloy blades available. Our steel blades have been de..

$146.99 $169.99

Hand Forged Red Folded Steel Samurai Sword Dragon Katana

If you’ve been hunting for a high quality, colorful folded steel sword that’s made following an ancient traditional Japanese swordsmithing process, the dragon katana from Swords of Northshire is the blade for you. After being folded 13 times, the dragon katana in red has over 8,000 layers. Once it’s..

$329.99

Hand Forged Odachi 1095 High Carbon Steel Japanese Samurai Nodachi Sephiroth Sword

This Nodachi sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel with a polished mirror-like surface. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities, which gives it strength and flexibility. The blade is full tang with hand engraved Mei (Signature). It is fully functional and bat..

$439.99

Hand Forged 1060 High Carbon Steel Black Blade Samurai Katana Sword

Black Blade Samurai KatanaA perfectly balanced katana, we have redesigned this weapon from the ground up to offer more durability and functionality than ever before. Etched with our specialized oxidation process, the black bladed katana is complemented by a hand lacquered marbled hardwood sheath..

$169.99

Hand Forged 1060 High Carbon Steel Blade Full Tang Fisherman Samurai Katana Sword

This Katana sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect blade for iaido and kenjutsu use. The blade is heat-treated, tempered, and oil quenched to achieve optimal levels of flexibility and hardness. Finally, the blade is hand polished..

$149.99

Rurouni Kenshin Hand Forged Sakabato Reverse Blade Samurai Katana Sword

The cutting edge of the sword is on the reverse side. This type of sword is called Sakabato, made famous from Rurouni Kenshin. It's forged with hardened 1095 high carbon steel. The blade was repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities, which gives it strength and flexibility. ..

$279.99

One Piece Shusui Roronoa Zoro Clay Tempered & Folded 1095 High Carbon Steel Katana Sword

This is a well-made and carefully constructed clay tempered & folded 1095 high carbon steel Katana, made to look like Roronoa Zoro's Shusui Sword from One Piece. The visible undulating grain pattern on the blade is a result from folding the steel 13 times during forging. The blade is r..

$429.99