Finding a katana that's genuinely full tang and hand-forged — not a wall-hanger stamped out of stainless steel — usually means a budget north of $500. Below $300, most of what's out there is decorative only. This collection is the exception: every katana on this page comes from the same forge, hand-tempered in clay or folded in Damascus patterns, with a real hamon line and a solid wood saya, at a price that makes starting (or growing) a collection realistic.

Each blade is available with optional engraving. Scroll past the collection for answers to the questions we get asked most about steel type and care.