Best Katanas Under $300 | Hand-Forged Budget Picks

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Moonswords Blue Ocean Katana, a hand-forged 1065 high carbon steel with manganese steel core katana with an alloy (snake-themed) tsuba and a cord-wrapped handle tsuka.The Moonswords Blue Ocean Katana — 1065 high carbon steel with manganese steel core blade with alloy (snake-themed) fittings, full-tang hand-forged construction.
MoonSword Guild Blue Ocean Katana – Manganese Steel Sword With Real Hamon Pattern & Snake Tsuba
$159.00 $219.00
Moonswords Black Dragon Katana, a hand-forged katana with full-tang construction.The Moonswords Black Dragon Katana — hand-forged katana, full-tang construction.
MoonSword Guild Black Dragon Katana - Hand Forged Blade Carbon Steel Samurai Sword with Full Tang
From $169.00
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T10 Bare Blade - Hand-Forged, Clay-temperedT10 Bare Blade - Hand-Forged, Clay-tempered
MoonSwords T10 Bare Blade - Hand-Forged, Clay-tempered
From $200.00
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MoonSword Guild Kingiku Katana 金菊 - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $219.00
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MoonSwords Ryūgari Katana 龍狩り - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $219.00
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Sword with a black sheath on a dark backgroundMoonswords Konton Katana 混沌, a hand-forged clay-tempered T8 steel katana with an iron tsuba and a imitation rayskin over solid wood tsuka.
MoonSwords Konton Katana 混沌 - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $219.00
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MoonSwords Tenshōryū Katana 天翔龍 - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $219.00
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Mizukagami 水鏡 Water Mirror katana 40.5 inches with black marbleized lacquered scabbard and silver fittingsComplete Mizukagami 水鏡 Water Mirror katana 40.5 inches with black marbleized lacquered scabbard and silver fittings
MoonSword Guild Aogoi Katana 青鯉 - High-Speed Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $229.00
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Moonswords Makai Katana 魔界, a hand-forged clay-tempered T10 steel katana with an iron tsuba and a real rayskin over solid wood tsuka.The Moonswords Makai Katana 魔界 — clay-tempered T10 steel blade with iron fittings, full-tang hand-forged construction.
MoonSwords Makai Katana 魔界 - Clay-Tempered T10 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $229.00
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Moonswords Mizukagami Katana 水鏡, a hand-forged clay-tempered T8 steel with Bo-hi (Groove) katana with a silver-plated alloy tsuba and a real rayskin over solid wood tsuka.The Moonswords Mizukagami Katana 水鏡 — clay-tempered T8 steel with Bo-hi (Groove) blade with silver-plated alloy fittings, full-tang hand-forged construction.
MoonSword Guild Mizukagami Katana 水鏡 - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
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MoonSwords Aoki Ōkami Katana 蒼き狼 - High-Manganese Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $248.00
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MoonSwords Kinchiku Katana 金竹 - High-Manganese Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $248.00
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MoonSwords Ichō Katana 銀杏 - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $252.00
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MoonSwords Aoki Yōki Katana 蒼き妖姫 - Damascus Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $279.00
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Moonswords Akitsu Katana 秋津, a hand-forged clay-tempered T10 steel katana with a silver-plated alloy tsuba and a real rayskin over solid wood tsuka.The Moonswords Akitsu Katana 秋津 — clay-tempered T10 steel blade with silver-plated alloy fittings, full-tang hand-forged construction.
MoonSwords Akitsu Katana 秋津 - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $289.00
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MoonSwords Ryōsetsu Katana 凌雪 - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $289.00
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Moonswords Tenbu Hōō Katana 天舞鳳凰, a hand-forged clay-tempered T8 steel katana with an alloy tsuba and a real rayskin over solid wood tsuka.The Moonswords Tenbu Hōō Katana 天舞鳳凰 — clay-tempered T8 steel blade with alloy fittings, full-tang hand-forged construction.
MoonSwords Tenbu Hōō Katana 天舞鳳凰 - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $289.00
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MoonSwords Koku-en Katana 黒焔 - Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
From $295.00
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A photo of Moonswords Ghost of Yotei Katana with a bronze guard, is shown against a dark, slatted bamboo mat background.A close-up view of Moonswords Ghost of Yotei Atsu Katana, with a black handle and white accents, featuring intricate designs and patterns.
MoonSwords Ghost of Yōtei - Wolf Blade - Atsu 篤 Katana - Clay-Tempered T10 Steel Katana, Hand-Forged, Ghost of Yotei
From $295.00 $315.00
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Moonswords Kinryū Katana 金龍, a hand-forged high manganese steel katana with an aged bronze tsuba and a real rayskin over solid wood tsuka.The Moonswords Kinryū Katana 金龍 — high manganese steel blade with aged bronze fittings, full-tang hand-forged construction.
MoonSword Guild Kinryū Katana 金龍 - High Manganese Steel Katana, Hand-Forged
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At Moonswords, we believe every blade should represent a perfect intersection of craftsmanship and historical artistry. Whether you are buying your first katana, honoring a martial art you love, or adding an authentic display piece to your collection, our hand-forged swords are built to exceed expectations.

Why Choose Moonswords?

  • Uncompromising Authenticity: Every sword in our catalog features traditional full-tang construction for lasting structural integrity.
  • Masterful Forging Techniques: Our blades are hand-forged by skilled swordsmiths and heat-treated using time-honored methods. From resilient spring steel and high manganese to traditional clay-tempered T10 and folded Damascus, we use only premium materials.
  • Refined Artistry: Beyond the blade, every sword is properly mounted with securely wrapped tsuka (handles), durable tsuba (guards), and finely crafted saya (scabbards) to protect your investment.