Buyer's Guide to Katana Swords

Ronin with a katana in hand.

Katanas date as far back as the early 1400s. The Samurai class of feudal Japan wore Katana swords. But, only the noblest military men held the title of Samurai and carried the katana sword, which could be drawn to strike an enemy in a single motion. The moderately curved, slender blade of the katana was single-edged and the long grip would accommodate two hands. Modern day katanas are most often made in this traditional Japanese design. BudK offers many katana swords with unique twists on the traditional katana. Of all the swords offered at BudK, our katana selection will definitely get your attention.

Generation Dragon Katana

This Generation Dragon Katana Sword features a 26” carbon steel blade so that this sword not only offers artistic craftsmanship but deadly weaponry as well! The handle features intricately detailed hand-carved scenes, accented by a dragonhead pommel and a gold-plated tsuba. This sword conveniently offers a black scabbard with coordinating cord-wrap.

Samurai Warrior Katana

Where the previous katana offered intricate hand-carved details, this katana sword offers a sleek and more contemporary design. The Samurai Warrior Katana sword features a 26 1/2? stainless steel blade that is mirror-polished. The handle features simulated ray skin and nylon cord wrapping as well as an ornamental pommel and tsuba. This sword offers a black lacquered scabbard to complete the sleek look of the sword.

Oda Nobunga Katana

Now if you want the ultimate katana sword, this red katana sword is for you! This unique katana pays respect to one of feudal Japan’s greatest Samurai warriors, Oda Nobunga. This katana features a 27” carbon steel blade with a cast metal handle that offers a unique entwined dragon and serpent tsuba and a pommel shaped like a dragonhead with a gold finish. The handle offers a simulated snake scale and red cord-wrap for an excellent grip. The matching red aluminum scabbard houses two concealed weapons: a highly detailed throwing spike and throwing knife, making this katana truly one-of-a-kind.