KATANA-UK

SAMURAI KATANA SWORD

Your handmade samurai sword

Welcome to katana UK, the UK’s No. 1 store for 100% handcrafted Japanese swords. Whether you’re a manga enthusiast, a blacksmith, or a lover of Japanese history, discover our wide range of high-quality Katana swords.

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What is a Katana

The katana, a term synonymous with the revered samurai sword, represents the pinnacle of Japanese sword-making tradition. Forged with unparalleled skill and dedication, these swords are not merely weapons but a testament to the artistry and spirit of Japan.

The classification of these swords into katana, tachi, uchigatana, wakizashi, and tanto reflects their diversity in size and purpose. The artisans responsible for their creation, known as toko, tosho, or katana kaji, embody centuries of knowledge and technique passed down through generations, crafting each sword with a unique blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal.

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Old Traditional Expertise

Beyond their role in combat, katanas have held a place of honor as objects of beauty and symbols of power throughout Japanese history. Esteemed by the Imperial family, shrines, and warriors alike, these swords have been cherished as treasured possessions, emblematic of authority and the samurai soul.

The intricate process of folding and forging combines hard steel and soft iron to create a blade of unmatched quality and resilience, with a nakago at its core, meticulously fitted to the tsuka. This attention to detail extends beyond the blade itself, with the koshirae (fittings) adding to the katana’s artistic value.

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