Functional Katanas, Japanese Katanas, Samurai Swords and Japanese Swords by Medieval Collectibles

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Functional Katanas by Medieval Collectibles

The katana is the word for sword in the Japanese language and is often called samurai sword. The katana is a curved, single-edged sword with a circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands. The katana is associated and used by the samurai of Japan and is known for its extraordinary sharpness and cutting ability. Medieval Collectibles is proud to present our full line of functional oriental katanas from top manufactures around the world. Many of our katanas are great for collectors, re-enactors and enthusiasts because they are very authentic and great show pieces.

Bamboo Katana Item # SH1002 In 1876, the Samurai were banned from carrying their swords. This attempt to end a thousand year tradition was not received well by the proud warrior class and the “stick katana” was born. Price: $566.10 On Sale For: $448.17	Bushido Katana Item # SH1210 Bushido, or “Way of the Warrior”, defines the code of conduct an honorable Samurai must follow. Much more than the western ideal of chivalry Bushido is a way of life; in both ancient and modern times. Price: $799.47
Dark Sentinel Item # SH2066 Combining the slashing power of the Samurai Katana with the agility and thrusting ability of fine European dueling swords, the Dark Sentinel is a handsome sword with a bite. Price: $143.10 On Sale For: $124.58	Dragonfly Katana Item # 07-88DK The classic Japanese battle sword in all its incarnations has been celebrated for centuries, not only for its elegant lines and simple beauty, but also for the technique and skill that went into its construction. Price: $810.00 On Sale For: $608.00
Golden Oriole Katana Item # SH1018 The elegantly simple lines of the Golden Oriole Daisho have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. Price: $805.50 On Sale For: $568.33	Gorin Iaito Item # SH5010 Study on the use of the Japanese sword is a very serious endeavor. Students of Iaido typically learn the sword using various instruments. Most likely they will begin with a bokken / bokuto and then an Iaito before handling a Shinken (live sword). Price: $377.10 On Sale For: $298.54
Gorin Iaito Item # SH5011 Study on the use of the Japanese sword is a very serious endeavor. Students of Iaido typically learn the sword using various instruments. Most likely they will begin with a bokken / bokuto and then an Iaito before handling a Shinken (live sword). Price: $377.10 On Sale For: $298.54	Gorin Iaito Item # SH5012 Made of stainless steel, they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito. Steel has the “feel” of a live blade and is not prone to distort. These affordable practice swords are the ideal training tools for safely practicing the ancient art of Iaido. Price: $377.10 On Sale For: $298.54
Gorin Iaito Item # SH5013 Made of stainless steel, they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito. Steel has the “feel” of a live blade and is not prone to distort. These affordable practice swords are the ideal training tools for safely practicing the ancient art of Iaido. Price: $377.10 On Sale For: $298.54	Great Wave Katana Item # SH5004 The furniture of each piece in the Great Wave Set (SH5004, SH5002, SH5022) displays the renowned Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of blackened iron and feature the Tomoe crest (mon). Price: $755.10 On Sale For: $532.77
Imperial Double Edge Katana Item # 07-88DEC Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted in nickel-silver brass. Price: $846.00 On Sale For: $635.00	Imperial Katana Item # 07-88K Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted in nickel-silver brass. Price: $787.50 On Sale For: $591.00
Kami Katana Item # SH1201 Each piece in the Kami set has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with a long (o) kissaki featuring a hand engraved “Fudo” Horomono and Bo-Hi. The folding process creates exceptional hada, or grain pattern, along the blade. Price: $1,795.50 On Sale For: $1,266.83	Meijin Iaito Item # SH5018 The Meijin Iaito is an amazing testament to CAS Hanwei quality. The blade is forged-folded T10 high-carbon steel with grooves (bo-hi) on both sides of the blade, which makes for a lighter blade and audible feedback on the cutting stroke. Price: $1,133.10 On Sale For: $799.47
Musashi Elite Katana Item # SH6003KGG Miyamoto Musashi, the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and. Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Price: $782.10 On Sale For: $551.82	Musashi Iaito Item # SH6003IGE The Musashi Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. The blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. Price: $449.10 On Sale For: $355.54
Musashi Iaito Item # SH6003IGG The Musashi Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. The blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. Price: $449.10 On Sale For: $355.54	Musashi Iaito Item # SH6003IGC The Musashi Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. The blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. Price: $449.10 On Sale For: $355.54
Musashi Katana Item # SH1016 Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, was well above average height and Hanwei’s classic rendition of his Daito reflects the impressive length of the original and features the legendary double-ring iron tsuba. Price: $805.50 On Sale For: $568.33	Musashi XL Item # SH6003XGF Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Musashi Elite is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. Price: $800.10 On Sale For: $564.52
Musashi XL Light Item # SH6003LGF Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Mounted in black, the Musashi Elite is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. Price: $809.10 On Sale For: $570.87	Nami Iaito Item # SH5006 Study on the use of the Japanese sword is a very serious endeavor. Students of Iaido typically learn the sword using various instruments. Most likely they will begin with a bokken / bokuto and then an Iaito before handling a Shinken (live sword). Price: $269.10 On Sale For: $200.00
Nami Iaito Item # SH5008 Study on the use of the Japanese sword is a very serious endeavor. Students of Iaido typically learn the sword using various instruments. Most likely they will begin with a bokken / bokuto and then an Iaito before handling a Shinken (live sword). Price: $269.10 On Sale For: $200.00	Nami Iaito - 27 Item # SH5007 Our Nami, Gorin and Tsuru iaito are a breakthrough in design and functionality. Made of a special stainless steel, they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito. Price: $269.10 On Sale For: $200.00
Oni Katana Item # SH6018KLG The Oni are mythical creatures from Japanese folklore similar to western demons or trolls. In modern culture they are beginning to move away from this menacing connotation into the role of guardian or protector, similar in character to gargoyles. Price: $1,619.10 On Sale For: $1,444.15	Orchid Katana Item # SH1207 Our Orchid set is as quick as it is beautiful with a relatively light blade of folded K120C and striking koshirae. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from premium Japanese cotton. Price: $1,439.10 On Sale For: $1,015.37
Paper Crane Katana Item # SH2294 Our Paper Crane Daisho is without doubt the greatest achievement in sword making artistry yet available from Hanwei. The blade is crafted from Hanwei’s own Tamahagane steel while the fittings reflect the atmosphere of the Japanese theater. Price: $2,879.10 On Sale For: $2,719.15	Practical Elite Katana Item # SH6000KPC Our Practical Katanas have been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. Practicals combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings. Price: $251.10 On Sale For: $198.79
Practical Iaito Item # SH6000IGC These latest Practicals combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The removeable handle is tightly wrapped in the tradtional style with imitation leather. Price: $225.00 On Sale For: $191.67	Practical Iaito Item # SH6000IGE These latest Practicals combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The removeable handle is tightly wrapped in the tradtional style with imitation leather. Price: $225.00 On Sale For: $191.67
Practical Iaito Item # SH6000IGG Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. These latest Practicals combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series. Price: $225.00 On Sale For: $191.67	Practical Katana Item # SH1070 The ever-popular Practical Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto give the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword. The blades are forged and differentially hardened using the same process as the expensive blades. Price: $247.50 On Sale For: $195.94
Practical Plus Elite Katana Item # SH6001KPE The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened and the hamon is prominent. Price: $377.10 On Sale For: $298.54	Practical Plus Iaito Item # SH6001IGC The Practical Plus Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitionerThe blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. Price: $269.10 On Sale For: $213.04
Practical Plus Iaito Item # SH6001IGE The Practical Plus Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. The blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. Price: $269.10 On Sale For: $213.04	Practical Plus Iaito Item # SH6001IGG The blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. The blade is also maintenance free, providing a lifetime of practice without worry of rust or tarnish. Price: $269.10 On Sale For: $213.04
Practical Plus Katana Item # SH2073 The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened in the traditional claying method. Price: $359.10 On Sale For: $284.29	Practical Plus XL Item # SH6001XPF The Practical Plus XL Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical XL Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened and the hamon is prominent. Price: $395.10 On Sale For: $312.79
Practical Plus XL Light Item # SH6001LPF The Practical Plus XL Light Katana provides is a economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical XL Light Katana, using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened and the hamon is prominent. Price: $404.10 On Sale For: $319.92	Practical Pro Elite Katana Item # SH6009KPG The Practical Pro Elite Katana has an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer (29”) Performance Series blade with a finer polish. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. Price: $539.10 On Sale For: $426.79
Practical Pro Katana Item # SH2162 The Practical Pro Katana is built as an economical cutting sword for heavy targets, with an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade. The blades are constructed from hand-forged, high-carbon steel and are differentially hardened. Price: $377.10 On Sale For: $298.54	Practical Special Katana Item # SH2376 The Practical Special is a subtly modified version of the Practical Katana, made in response to requests for a quicker sword at the same economy price. The blade dimensions have been changed only slightly and the tsuba cutouts have been enlarged. Price: $189.00
Practical XL Item # SH6000XPF The blades in the cutting styles are forged from 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional way producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40. The removeable handle is tightly wrapped with imitation leather. Price: $260.10 On Sale For: $205.92	Practical XL Light Item # SH6000LPF The blades in the cutting styles are forged from 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional way producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40. The removeable handle is tightly wrapped with imitation leather. Price: $269.10 On Sale For: $213.04
Praying Mantis Katana Item # SH2359 The Praying Mantis is a symbol of cunning and power in Japanese culture and is a highly respected theme in Samurai swords. Built on our new L6/Bainite blade in the Shobu Zukuri style with Bo-Hi, the Praying Mantis is a very desirable and functional piece. Price: $1,619.10 On Sale For: $1,444.15	Raptor Nambokucho Katana Item # SH2416 The Raptor Series has been designed for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect his cutting technique. Price: $350.00
Raptor Shinogi Zukuri Katana Item # SH2414 The Raptor Shinogi-Zukuri blade, which has evolved as the most common Japanese katana blade design, provides both speed and cutting power. Featuring a distinct yokote, such blades were originally produced after the Heian period, around 987 AD. Price: $249.00	Raptor Shobu Zukuri Katana Item # SH2417 The Raptor Shobu-Zukuri blade has an elegant shape and powerful cutting ability. Notable for the absence of a Yokote transition, this blade design became popular during the Nanbokucho era and its popularity continued into the Muromachi period. Price: $235.00
Raptor Unokubi Zukuri Katana Item # SH2415 The Raptor Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorants Neck) blade design is patterned after the shape of the Naginata, the powerful long-handled weapon popular between the 12th and 14th centuries. Price: $249.00	Reverse Blade Katana Item # ED2044 A genuine, fully functional reverse blade sword. We have created an authentic Japanese style reverse blade katana featuring the traditional hand braided diamond pattern cord wrap upon a shimmering silver fabric with four dragon menuki inset. Price: $188.10
Reverse Blade Katana Item # ED4452 The Reverse Blade Katana features a smoother darkened tsuba and end cap and feature the same great leather and wire wrapped handles. The Reverse Blade Katana is durable and suitable for stage and reenactment fighting and come to you at a great price. Price: $138.70	Ronin Katana Item # SH2360 The Story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most celebrated and influential tales of the Samurai from the Edo period. Lord Asano was a powerful Daimyo ordered by the Shogun to entertain guests of the Imperial Family. Price: $1,050.00 On Sale For: $934.15
Samurai Katana Item # ED2027 The Samurai Katana was individually made by hand with a natural wood grip and a sheath covered with hand bound and braided leather. The high carbon steel blade is hand pounded and forged over hot coals, using many of the original techniques. Price: $178.60	Samurai Katana with Sheath Item # ED4420 This Samurai Katana with Sheath is for all you stunt and theater professionals. The Samurai katana was made specifically for re-enactments and stage fighting. The katana features a full tang and the blade is made of high carbon steel. Price: $129.00
Shinobl-black same Item # SH2268 The Practical Shinobi Ninja-to, whose construction patterns closely that of the Practical Katana, is a wonderful addition for those studying the Way of the Ninja. The blade is hand-forged from a high-carbon steel billet and is differentially hardened. Price: $247.50 On Sale For: $195.94	Shinobl-white same Item # SH1071 The Practical Shinobi Ninja-to, whose patterns closely that of the Practical Katana, is a wonderful addition for those studying the Way of the Ninja. The blade is forged from a high-carbon steel billet and is differentially hardened. Price: $247.50 On Sale For: $195.94
Shinto Elite Katana Item # SH6004KGE The Shinto Elite (SH6004KGE) features a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel katana blade featuring the geometry of the Performance Series. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. Price: $782.10 On Sale For: $551.82	Shinto Katana Item # SH1001 Each piece in the Shinto Daisho has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. Price: $805.50 On Sale For: $568.33
Skull Katana Item # ED2060 It is believed that the "Soul" of a warrior lived within his sword and to be a Samurai warrior was to uphold the highest spiritual and physical disciplines than one can on a mortal plain, his sword brought together in steel by the ancient swordsmiths. Price: $283.10	Soul of Samurai Katana Item # ED2033 The Soul of Samurai Katana will awaken the Samurai in you with this beautifully handcrafted functional sword. Stunning smooth polished grips of exotic ebony accented by solid brass create the perfect handle for the hand forged high carbon steel blade. Price: $159.60
Tea Culture Katana Item # SH2331 In Japan the traditional method of serving tea is a celebrated art form in itself. This highly ritualized ceremony is an involved process, the most elaborate of which can last hours and is reserved for the most distinguished of guests. Price: $805.50 On Sale For: $568.33	Three Monkeys Katana Item # SH2329 The “Three Wise Monkeys” is a popular symbol of the “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” proverb popular in many cultures around the world. The proverb itself is thought to have originated in China and was brought to Japan by a Buddhist monk. Price: $805.50 On Sale For: $568.33
Tiger Elite Katana Item # SH6006KFG The Tiger Elite Katana has been re-designed from kissaki to kashira. Utilizing a hand forged and folded Performance Series katana blade and some of the finest fittings available, the Tiger is equally at home as a cutting blade or showpiece. Price: $1,529.10 On Sale For: $1,078.87	Tiger Katana Item # SH1204 Each piece in the Tiger group has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with Bo-Hi and a short (ko) kissaki. Saya are deeply lacquered in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. Price: $1,439.10 On Sale For: $1,015.37
Tori Elite Katana Item # SH6007KFE The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a powder-steel folded blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. Price: $1,214.10 On Sale For: $856.62	Tori Iaito Item # SH6007IGC The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a powder-steel folded blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. Price: $647.10 On Sale For: $456.57
Tori Iaito Item # SH6007IGE The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a powder-steel folded blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. Price: $647.10 On Sale For: $456.57	Tori Iaito Item # SH6007IGG The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a powder-steel folded blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. Price: $647.10 On Sale For: $456.57
Tori XL Item # SH6007XFF The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. The Saya is wrapped at the mouth with black-lacquered rattan and then finished in a textured brown. Price: $1,241.10 On Sale For: $875.67	Tori XL Light Item # SH6007LFF The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. The high quality brown leather Tsuka-ito is wrapped over black Same. Price: $1,259.10 On Sale For: $888.37
Tsuru Iaito Item # SH5014 Our Nami, Gorin and Tsuru iaito are a breakthrough in design and functionality. Made of a special stainless steel, they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito. Steel has the “feel” of a live blade. Price: $485.10 On Sale For: $384.04	Tsuru Iaito Item # SH5015 Our Nami, Gorin and Tsuru iaito are a breakthrough in design and functionality. Made of a special stainless steel, they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito. Steel has the “feel” of a live blade. Price: $485.10 On Sale For: $340.00
Tsuru Iaito Item # SH5016 Our Nami, Gorin and Tsuru iaito are a breakthrough in design and functionality. Made of a special stainless steel, they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito. Steel has the “feel” of a live blade. Price: $485.10 On Sale For: $384.04	Tsuru Iaito Item # SH5017 Made of stainless steel, they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito. Steel has the “feel” of a live blade and is not prone to distort. These affordable practice swords are the ideal training tools for safely practicing the ancient art of Iaido. Price: $485.10 On Sale For: $384.04
Warrior Chisa Katana Item # 07-88BCK The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have same, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. Price: $486.00 On Sale For: $365.00	Warrior Double Edge Katana Item # 07-88BDK The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have same, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. Price: $675.00 On Sale For: $506.00
Warrior Katana Item # 07-88BKW The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have same, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. Price: $495.00 On Sale For: $371.00	Warrior Katana Item # 07-88BOK The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have same, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. Price: $562.50 On Sale For: $422.00
Warrior Nodachi Item # 07-88BN The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have same, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. Price: $720.00 On Sale For: $540.00	Wind and Thunder Katana Item # SH5001 The Katana of the Wind and Thunder set is designed specifically for the martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The Katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. Price: $850.50 On Sale For: $600.08