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.
The blade is Unokubi-Zukuri style with a double edge made of through hardened 1095 high carbon ..
$299.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$256.99
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 well-made folded steel sword, with a design inspired by Michonne's Katana from The Wa..
$369.99
This is an accurate and fully functional reproduction of a WW2 Gunto Japanese Officer Sword made thr..
$839.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$539.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$364.99
This Kiriha-Zukuri Katana sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mir..
$436.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel with a polished mirror-like surface. The blade is repea..
$289.99
The blade is Unokubi-Zukuri style, with a back that gets thinner around the middle of the blade and ..
$394.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$256.99
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..
$314.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$189.99
During the Tang Dynasty (618-907) the single-edged Dao was a popular weapon, having superceded the J..
$319.99
The blade is made of iron sand and charcoal (carbon) called tamahagane, or jewel steel, strictly fol..
$3,689.99
Lovingly dubbed the "Falmessertana" this unique Messer sword is a fully functional, yet af..
$463.99
This Katana is made of 9260 Spring Steel which can withstand a high degree of bending and still..
$349.99
This functional yari spear is made from one solid piece of folded 1060 high carbon steel. The yari w..
$519.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface, mad..
$653.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$619.99
The sword is Unokubi-Zukuri style, with a through hardened 1095 high carbon steel blade. The bl..
$329.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$264.99
The Koi Fish Katana sword is made of folded and clay tempered steel with a polished m..
$376.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$224.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana and Wakizashi, following the traditional Japanese process. T..
$463.99
The blade is made of iron sand and charcoal (carbon) called tamahagane, or jewel steel, strictly fol..
$3,689.99
This battle ready Miao Dao sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, designed to be perfect for pract..
$338.99
This Naginata sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel with a polished mirror-like surface. The blade..
$439.99
This Katana offers great quality at a reasonable price. Featuring our hand forged and polished 1060 ..
$139.99
The sword is Unokubi-Zukuri style, with a through hardened 1095 high carbon steel blade. The bl..
$319.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It ..
$484.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel with a polished mirror-like surface. The blade is repea..
$364.99
The blade is Unokubi-Zukuri style, with a back that gets thinner around the middle of the blade and ..
$319.99
The blade is made of iron sand and charcoal (carbon) called tamahagane, or jewel steel, strictly fol..
$3,689.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is ve..
$244.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The bla..
$319.99
This katana exemplifies beauty in simplicity. Its blade is a through-hardened 1095 monosteel making ..
$489.99
This is a well-made folded steel Katana with a very unique design. The blade style is unokubi-zukuri..
$329.99
The blade is Unokubi-Zukuri style with a double edge made of through hardened 1095 high carbon ..
$364.99
This is a well-made folded steel sword, with a design inspired by Michonne's Katana from The Wa..
$349.99
Our historically accurate and fully functional reproduction of a WW2 era Japanese Type 97 katan..
$1,239.99
This Kogarasu Maru (Little Crow) sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a ..
$546.99
This battle ready Tang Dao sword is made of clay tempered 1095 high carbon steel, designed to be per..
$963.99
This high quality tanto is made of high carbon 1095 steel, clay tempered with a traditional polish u..
$469.99
This Katana is made of 9260 Spring Steel which can withstand a high degree of bending and still..
$349.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel with a polished mirror-like surface. The blade is repea..
$419.99