Katana Sword

There are four types of steel with which katana swords blades are made.
The lowest grade is stainless steel, which is mainly used for dull swords.

Conversely, for slightly sharp blades, decorative katanas or cosplay, 1060 carbon steel is used.

Then, for decorative blades and kenjutsu practise, the art of samurai swordsmanship, T10 steel is preferable.

Finally, one of the rarest and most strictly regulated steels is tamahagane, which offers incomparable strength and sharpness, thanks to its high carbon content. However, its manufacture is a very long and complex process that few swordsmiths have mastered.

To preserve your katana swords over time, we recommend the use of a maintenance kit to preserve its blade. Indeed, a blade, even in its scabbard, can wear, blacken and even rust.

For this, a thin layer of oil is applied using an applicator. But your blade can also move, so it’s important to place two pieces of bamboo to keep it straight in its scabbard once placed on a stand.

We offer complete maintenance kits to keep your sword in perfect condition for as long as possible.

The price of a Japanese katana sword can vary in many ways. It can depend on the materials used. With steel of varying quality, which may or may not give you a sharp katana. Materials such as plastic, used in the manufacture of swords for youngsters, bring the price down.

The forging work done on it can greatly influence the price. The opposite applies to plastic, which requires no forging.

The details on a Japanese sword are also important. The scabbard may be richly decorated and hand-painted, the blade may or may not be engraved, and the guard may be carved.

This is why the price of a katana sword can range from $50 for a plastic model, to over $15,000 for a real samurai katana sword.

It’s legal to own a katana in the USA, but there are a few rules and regulations.

The katana is considered as a weapon, so it is legal for an adult to own one.
No declaration is required when purchasing a Japanese sword.

However, it goes without saying that certain rules of use must apply, subject to common sense. For example, when displaying a katana in public, its use must be responsible and not entrusted to just anyone, as it remains a sharp weapon. Handling it therefore requires certain basic precautions.

In the USA and Canada, to buy a steel katana sword considered a bladed weapon, you need to be over 18.

The katana sword, a symbolic Japanese sword descended from the Tachi. It first appeared around 1400 and was developed and perfected by Japanese swordsmiths over the centuries, mainly during the samurai period.

The weight of a real katana generally varies between 1 and 1.5 kilograms, although this can vary according to the style and preferences of the smith.

The main difference between a saber sword and a katana sword lies in their cultural origins and designs. The saber sword is generally associated with Western traditions, while the katana sword is an iconic Japanese sword, characterized by its curved blade and its use by samurai.

The curve of a katana sword blade is called “sori“. It is formed during tempering, when the still-hot blade is immersed in a huge vat of water to harden it. This helps to improve cutting efficiency by allowing better penetration and release of the blade during movement, while offering optimal weight distribution for enhanced maneuverability.

The standard size of a real katana generally varies between 60 and 80 centimeters for the blade, with an overall length of around 100 to 110 centimeters, although variations exist according to forging schools and individual preferences.