About TrueKatana
There's something about holding a hand-forged katana for the first time — the weight, the balance, the way light catches a temper line that no machine could ever replicate. That feeling is why TrueKatana exists.
We are a US-registered brand headquartered in Irvine, California, and we've spent the past seven years doing one thing well: connecting people with beautifully crafted Japanese swords. What started as a deep appreciation for traditional bladesmithing has grown into America's most comprehensive katana destination — with over 2,500 swords and bladed weapons in our collection, more than any other retailer in the niche.
Seven Years. One Hundred Thousand Orders. Zero Shortcuts.
Numbers only matter when they're real. Here are ours:
- 100,000+ orders shipped to customers across the United States and around the world
- 9,800+ verified reviews from real buyers, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5
- 2,500+ unique products — from entry-level carbon steel katanas to museum-grade Tamahagane masterpieces
- 40+ master swordsmiths crafting every blade using techniques passed down through generations
Every single review on our site comes from a verified purchase. We don't buy reviews. We don't inflate order counts. We don't run fake transactions to pad our numbers. Our reputation was built one sword and one satisfied customer at a time — and that's the only way we know how to do it.
Forged by Hand, Not by Machine
Every sword in our catalog is hand-forged by skilled artisans who've dedicated their lives to the craft of Japanese sword-making. We work with 13 master swordsmiths, each specializing in different forging traditions and steel types — including 1045 carbon steel, 1060 and 1095 high-carbon steel, T10 tool steel, Damascus (folded) steel, and the legendary Tamahagane.
The process hasn't changed much in centuries, and that's by design. Each blade is individually heated, hammered, folded, quenched, and tempered. Then comes the careful work of shaping, polishing, and fitting — the tsuka wrapped by hand, the tsuba selected for balance and beauty, the saya lacquered and finished. What you receive isn't a product off an assembly line. It's a piece of living tradition.
Whether you're after a battle-ready katana built to handle cutting practice, a display-grade sword that commands attention in any room, or a faithful replica of a blade from your favorite anime series — our artisans bring the same level of care to every piece.
The Full Spectrum
We carry what we believe to be the widest selection of Japanese swords and bladed weapons available from any single source in North America:
- Katana — our flagship collection, ranging from affordable starter swords to high-end collector pieces
- Wakizashi — the traditional companion blade, perfect for completing a daisho set
- Tanto — compact and beautifully detailed Japanese short blades
- Ninjato — straight-bladed swords with a bold, unmistakable silhouette
- Tachi — the predecessor to the katana, worn edge-down in the classical tradition
- Naginata — the iconic polearm of feudal Japan
- Anime & Manga Replica Swords — hand-forged versions of blades from Demon Slayer, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, and more
- Samurai Armor — full-size, handmade reproductions of historical Japanese armor
Make It Yours
Beyond our standard collection, we offer full customization. Choose your blade steel, blade length, handle wrap material and color, tsuba design, saya finish, and engraving options. Our swordsmiths will build it from scratch to your exact specifications. It's the same level of craftsmanship applied to our catalog swords — just tailored to your vision.
What We Promise
We've built our business on a few commitments that we take seriously:
- Free U.S. shipping on every order, no minimum
- 30-day return window — if something isn't right, we'll work with you to make it right
- Full damage replacement — if your sword arrives damaged, we replace it at no cost to you
- Responsive customer service — our California-based team responds to every inquiry within 24 hours
- Honest pricing — battle-ready, hand-forged swords starting from $89
A Note About Counterfeit Websites
As our brand has grown, so has the number of copycat sites attempting to impersonate us. We've received reports of fraudulent websites replicating our product images, page layouts, and even our shipping and return policies word for word. Some of them are convincing enough to fool first-time buyers.
Please make sure you're purchasing from www.truekatana.com — this is our only official website. We are not affiliated with any other domain, and we cannot take responsibility for orders placed on counterfeit sites. When in doubt, reach out to us directly before placing an order.
Get in Touch
Company: SWORDSMAN INC.
Location: Goodyear Business Park, Irvine, CA 92618
Customer Service: customerservice@truekatana.com
Business Inquiries: ecommerce@swordsman.us
You can also visit our FAQ page, check our shipping policy, or browse our 9,800+ customer reviews.