Authentic Japanese Samurai Swords

The samurai sword has long, ancient history that makes replica samurai swords irresistible; Valiant Swords is proud to offer a full line of Japanese Samurai Swords to choose from. Forged steel swords have long, single-edged and usually curved blades and were originally patterned after 10th-century Chinese weapons made to be gripped with two hands and designed for cutting rather than thrusting or stabbing. However, these swords are thoroughly Japanese, named nihonto, literally meaning 'Japanese sword.' The swords became so legendary that myths grew up around them, such as their ability to slice through a machine gun barrel. Today they’re prized as pieces of art and are used primarily for display purposes and martial arts demonstrations.

Best Selling Battle Ready Samurai Swords, Sword Sets and Accessories

Samurai swords are composed of a relatively soft steel core exposed at the blade edge and reinforced with a harder steel casing. The steel is then heated, shaped and honed to a razor-sharp edge in what is historically a very detailed and time-consuming process. The steel is folded in on itself multiple times during the forging process to improve its strength and to create a fine, distinctive grain (called a hamon), which is unique to each piece and can't be achieved in models stamped from a mold. A true samurai would have had a daisho, the set of katana (samurai sword), wakizashi (companion sword), and often a tanto (short sword). We offer a full range of samurai swords, from decorative replicas to battle-ready weapons. If you're looking for a new samurai sword to add to your collection or just a great gift for the would-be samurai in your life, check out our wide selection of samurai swords; you can browse our line of swords and more by browsing our Japanese Samurai Swords page for information specific items and how to order.

Valiant Swords is a Samurai Swords company. Our main offerings include: Japanese Samurai Swords, Battle-Ready Swords, Katana Swords,Tanto Swords, and other Folded Steel Swords.

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