Discover the precision and power of the Very Sharp Katana, a blade meticulously crafted to deliver unmatched sharpness and performance. Each katana is expertly forged to ensure a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and exceptional durability. Ideal for collectors and martial arts enthusiasts, the Very Sharp Katana combines stunning aesthetics with superior functionality. Whether you're enhancing your collection or seeking a high-performance blade for practice, this katana stands out with its exquisite design and cutting-edge capability. Elevate your swordsmanship and experience the true spirit of the samurai with the Very Sharp Katana.
The buying process was made smooth and easy by much of their educational materials that are available on their web site. I wsa able to choose a proper katana suited to my needs in the dojo. The price was excellent. I received the sword promptly and safely and the product is very good.r
I don't know what more I could ask of a vendor other than great product and excellent service.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Silk Thread Scabbard |
i thought it was pretty cool. it came in great condition and is sharp. would recommend
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Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
I absolutely love my blade! Will be buying more from these guys in the future! Great quality and craftsmanship! Excellent!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Sunflower Tsuba |
loved it had to order me a tachi to complete the set😍
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Real Hamon With White Scabbard |
Arrived earlier than I expected. This katana is so awesome and I’d love to order another one.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Blade |
Excellent katana with great cutting sound through the air and good feel. Grip is perfectly sized for medium/large hands and blade/haman are flawless. Katana draws smoothly from the saya and presents with balance. Overall an excellent sword for the money. Happy with the purchase and quick delivery.
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Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel Hand Forged With Black Scabbard |
I thought the blade was going to be a natural color and not black.
Slightly disappointed.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard |
Great sword it’s a work of art. Fantastic company with the best communication.
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High-performance Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Full Tang |
It's a masterpiece. The T10 is incredibly durable and sharp while looking nice too. The black/brown/gold color scheme is perfect. This dragonfly sword is genuinely something to behold.
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Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
Excellent quality and fast service. Lovely swords very sharp cut like hot knife through better.
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Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel Hand Forged With Black Scabbard |
Lightning fast shipment and transit. Got here EARLY!!! So happy with purchase and quality
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Brown Scabbard |
The sword lived up to its expectations. It’s a gift for my brother’s 40th birthday, so I can’t really show you a picture of me wielding it because it’s not mine. However, me and my father gave a sneak peek test run of the sword and it is damn good of a sword. Very sturdy and I like the fact that it has some weight to it. Also, it is a very beautiful piece of artwork. Very satisfied. Thank you True Katana!
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Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel With Orange Scabbard |
I have purchased these three swords as samples to see if they would be a viable product line to offer in our businesses and martial art centers.
Here are my findings:
All three swords are aesthetically pleasing and the fittings are ornate. I feel these would be a pleasant addition to a display or collection or for a beginning practitioner.
For someone looking for a sword to practice or cut with regularly, the product we received may not be the best products. Here are some reasons for this.
Two of the three blades were noticeable sharpened on a belt grinder and the edge geometry was a bit inconsistent. 2 of the 3 passed a paper cut test.
The two "folded" blades (the katana and naginata) are not folded steel, even under magnification. We have also observed a few imperfections such as chipping, staining and rolled tips but those appear to only be cosmetic. While the folding is not critical with modern steel, the appearance it provides would help sell the product and was a reason we chose them. The unfolded T10 material would be functionally sufficient. Also note that the cost was higher for these "folded" versions.
The hamon on each blade was very light, though looks nice, does not carry the deep gray appearance despite the fine polish. I am concerned how sufficiently heat treated the edge may truly be.
The fitment of the habaki is fairly loose, only fitting the mune and ha properly.
The Tachi shares the same profile and curvature as the katana and is the same length despite being listed as a longer blade.
All three swords show some fitment issues where things are misaligned or roughly ground to fit. The koiguchi and shito-dome are prime examples of this on the naginata as they exhibit grinding or chisel marks of fitting the blade. The naginata Saya sticks at every insertion and retraction of the blade.
The tsuka profiles of each were a bit blocky and the tsuka-ito is fairly wide, adding bulk to the grip. Very much a factory made handle.
Each sword came with manual the states the blades should not be used for cutting. We were able to confirm with customer service that it was ok to perform tameshigiri with the blades. They expressed the manual was a meant to be more of a cautionary document than a disclaimer.
We completed testing the sample products. In short, they do cut but only ok. We performed 6 cuts with each blade on rolled tatami omote, mounted on a regulation stand, in a vertical fashion. The tatami was rolled tight with no center material such as bamboo to ensure consistency in each cut.
We observed some ha (edge) deformation and marks left on the hiraji and shinogi (angled blade body surface) but nothing substantial. This is likely due to the edge and blade geometry being fairly flat (vs more convex) and a maybe the blades not being heat treated as hard as they could be.
We also did notice the fuchi was loose on the katana after completing the cuts. This can be corrected easily but should not happen on a new blade.
For a newer practitioner, these swords would be fine.
I am a bit discouraged with the customer service when we provided similar feedback and asked about the katana and naginate not being folded. They were somewhat accusatory and reluctantly did provide an RMA stating that we could return the blades only if they were still in the original packaging and unused. In short, we opted not to return the swords due to the packaging being discarded and to continue our testing. Our intent is to keep these products as examples for our clients and students and to showcase features that may or may not be satisfactory.
For practitioners seeking a functional sword, there may be some value at investigating True Katana's performance line. My experience may not be inclusive to all their products but the customer service was disconcerting. I will recommend the hanwei product line before True Katana in the future.
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Handmade Japanese Tachi Odachi Sword High Manganese Steel Real Hamon Full Tang |
Wow, what can I say. I have had swords before, but this time I decided to take a chance with a slightly higher grade sword from a supplier (TrueKatana) I have not used before and without seeing it in person first. I will say that the risk paid off. This is one of the nicest swords I have held. The ad said genuine rayskin, it feels real and looks great, so I am impressed. While at this price point you should expect quality, sometimes it’s just nice to actually get the quality that you’re expecting. This is one beautiful sword you can see the blade tempering is very well done. I have not used it to cut mats yet, but so far this feels extremely durable and up to the task. This is my second sword order from TrueKatana (my Chinese sword just arrived as well) and so far, this relationship is a win! If you are unsure, try a sword at a lesser price point from them and see for yourself. Be sure you know what you are going to do with the sword before buying so you pick the correct metal and type and you can’t go wrong. So far they get a passing grade from me!
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High-performance Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel |
Super cool sword, feels amazing, sharp and sturdy. Money well spent
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Handmade Nihonto Japanese Katana Sword Damascus Steel With Copper Fittings |
This sword is absolutely beautiful and solidly constructed. The leather wrapping of the saya is nice and tight, grip is wrapped well, and the tsuba is solid. T10 carbon steel is great quality for the price and the blade is nice and sharp. I’m very happy with my purchase.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Sunflower Tsuba |
Swear I ordered it Monday night, had an issue that was resolved Tuesday morning, received the katana Wednesday afternoon. Amazing customer service, new to collecting, however I truly appreciate the dedication the staff has to their customers.
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Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel Hand Forged With Black Scabbard |
It's a really nice sword, sharp too. Looks great on the wall thank you so much.
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Handmade Japanese Tachi Odachi Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon Full Tang |
Great katana, worth the money. Happy with the purchase.
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Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Black Scabbard |
Beautiful sword! Came quickly and well packaged. Love this Katana
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard |