Handmade Katana

As examples, Full Black starts at $270.00, Jin Sakai at $299.00 and Harugasumi at $370.00. These prices come from the current product listings. Selected options can change the total.

Set a budget before comparing models. Look at the blade finish, fittings and included accessories to understand what each price covers. A higher price alone will not tell you which design you will enjoy most.

Start with the whole sword. In these examples, Full Black uses 1060 carbon steel, Jin Sakai uses T10 tool steel and Harugasumi has a patterned Damascus blade. These labels are not three price or quality grades. The finished sword also depends on its construction, treatment and fittings.

For a collection piece, compare the blade appearance, handle materials and scabbard alongside the steel. Our guide to katana steels explains the terminology in more detail.

Yes, these are steel swords sold for collection and display. Many have sharpened blades, including the three models featured here. Check the sharpening information on the product you choose, and handle and store a sharp blade carefully. A decorative purpose does not mean a blunt edge.

Full tang means the blade steel continues through the handle. Full Black, Jin Sakai and Harugasumi all list full-tang construction. This term does not tell you whether a blade is sharpened, what finish it has or how it was heat-treated. Those are separate specifications to check on the model you choose.

No. A hamon is the visible boundary formed by differential hardening of a blade. A colored finish or a decorative wave pattern is a different feature, and the steel name alone does not establish how a blade was treated.

Read the model's blade-finish and treatment specifications rather than relying on a photo alone. See our hamon guide for an explanation of the temper line.

Full Black, Jin Sakai and Harugasumi each list an overall length of 105 cm, about 41 inches, and a blade length of 72 cm, about 28 inches. Other models can differ. Measure your display space against the overall length, and allow room for the scabbard and stand as well.

The three featured models list a sword, scabbard and display stand in their included accessories. For any other model, check its specifications before ordering. The stand design can vary, and a separate wall mount is a different accessory.

Yes. Use the custom katana builder to choose from the available blades, fittings and colors. The total updates with your selections. For a ready-designed sword, use the options shown on its own product page. Custom orders can need more preparation time.

Orders of $199 USD or more qualify for free standard shipping to the U.S., Canada and Europe. Standard preparation takes 2-5 business days, followed by an estimated 10-20 business days in transit after dispatch. We pay import duties, import taxes and standard customs clearance fees in advance. See our shipping page for details and exceptions.

For an eligible non-personalized item, request your return within 14 days of delivery. We cover the return shipping for eligible requests made within that period. Custom-made and personalized items are excluded from change-of-mind returns. Read the return conditions for the full process and other return situations.