Finding a katana that's genuinely full tang, hand-forged, and battle-ready — 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 ships sharpened or dull depending on how you plan to use it, with optional engraving. Scroll past the collection for answers to the questions we get asked most about steel type, sharpness, and care.