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.
This sword is specially designed for outdoor survival, plain but functional. The blade is made of 10..
$246.99
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 colorful folded steel tanto, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$219.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$419.99
This Wakizashi sword offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and polis..
$159.99
This Iaito Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and polished..
$129.99
If you’re looking for a battle-ready black bladed katana that’s made with quality high carbon steel,..
$289.99
The blade is Unokubi-Zukuri style, with a back that gets thinner around the middle of the blade and ..
$349.99
Originally owned by Ryuma, Shusui from One Piece returns to the anime screen in the hands of Roronoa..
$429.99
This Yamato sword from Devil May Cry 5 is made of 1095 high carbon steel. With its polished, mirror-..
$619.99
Kikoku, Trafalgar Law’s sword, is a traditional Japanese nodachi. A nodachi greatsword can be forged..
$349.99
This Ninja sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surfac..
$356.99
This Katana sword is made of folded and clay tempered steel with a polished mirror-like su..
$426.99
The single-edged Tang Dao sword was the favored weapon during the Tang Dynasty after Chinese and Kor..
$679.99
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 folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$189.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$219.99
The blade is Unokubi-Zukuri style, with a back that gets thinner around the middle of the blade and ..
$529.99
This sword is specially designed for outdoor survival, plain but functional. The blade is made of 10..
$246.99
One of our most unique pieces, this Chokuto sword is incredibly special for two reasons. First, it i..
$229.99
Instantly build your collection of authentic samurai swords with this complete Daisho sword set. Thi..
$1,129.99
This samurai sword set offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and pol..
$419.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$359.99
This Katana sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect bla..
$129.99
This Gyaku-Kobuse tanto is constructed with two different kinds of steel, folded steel (8,192 layers..
$560.00
During the Tang Dynasty (618-907) the single-edged Dao was a popular weapon, having superceded the J..
$364.99
The only sword made by Hattori Hanzo after he retired, this blade was made for Beatrix when she was ..
$339.99
While Mugen’s sword is never named in the series, a video game based on Samurai Champloo gave his we..
$463.99
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..
$189.99
This Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and polished 1060 ..
$139.99
This sword is specially designed for outdoor survival, plain but functional. The blade is made of 10..
$246.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$179.99
This Wakizashi sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect ..
$159.99
This Katana sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect bla..
$129.99
Like many of the authentic weapons designed and crafted by the experts at Swords of Northshire, this..
$189.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$489.99
This sword set is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface...
$879.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$439.99
This Gyaku-Kobuse Katana is constructed with two different kinds of steel, folded steel (8,192 layer..
$740.00
The Tiger Katana sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like ..
$396.99
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..
$239.99
During the Tang Dynasty (618-907) the single-edged Dao was a popular weapon, having superceded the J..
$179.99
This Iaito Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and polished..
$129.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$519.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$439.99