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Katana, the samurai sword


Experience the heritage of Japanese warriors with your katana. Sharp blades, authentic craftsmanship and personalized engraving to make your blade unique. Embrace tradition with a katana that reflects your warrior spirit.

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Katana: a symbol of the samurai caste, the katana (刀) is a sword (a curved, single-edged white weapon) with a blade measuring 60 to 80 cm. It is worn tucked into the belt, with the cutting edge pointing up ...see more
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The samurai (侍) are at the heart of Japanese history. For nearly seven centuries (1185 - 1867), ...read more

Katana selection

Exclusive #Terressens
Réf. 0585 (in stock) Réf. 0585 (out of stock)

Katana "Hoshizora" (星空 starry sky), Damascus forge, genuine hamon

Sharpkatana,...see more

Réf. 0490 (in stock) Réf. 0490 (out of stock)

Sakura, sharpened katana (桜 cherry blossom)

SharpKatana...see more

Réf. 0511 (in stock) Réf. 0511 (out of stock)

"The Spirit of the Lake" sharpened katana

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- Custom engraving on a katana blade -
Fudō Myōō (不動明王) in its dragon form wrapped around a sword...see more

Training

The bokken is a wooden training weapon reproducing the shape of a katana ...see more

Katana and decorative item

Intended for decorative purposes, these replica Japanese swords are beautifully decorated, but are not suitable for martial arts practice.
The tachi (太刀) is a Japanese sword, ancestor of the katana ...see more

Selection of decorative katanas

Réf. 0459 (in stock) Réf. 0459 (out of stock)

Katana "Night Dragon"

Katana decoration ...see more

Réf. 0502 (in stock) Réf. 0502 (out of stock)

"Mysterious Dragon" decoration katana

Collectible Katana ...see more

Réf. 0495 (in stock) Réf. 0495 (out of stock)

Michonne's Katana, "Walking Dead" decoration version

Collectible Katana ...see more

Other frame

The shirasaya (白鞘) is a protective mount for a Japanese sword blade ...see more

Accessories and maintenance

To display your favorite katanas and swords, we've selected several models for you to ...see more
Katana care kit

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Super contact and fast moreover one Sunday, I ordered a sharpened katana with personalized engraving, wooden box to offer, result even better than I had imagined with fast sending, the next one will be for me and to measure!
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so today I received the 33rd...
so today I received the 33 rd and 34 th pieces for my collection of limited editions, and well believe me I remained mouth B in front of such a smoothness of the decorations on the BLADES the great SAMOURAÏ Philippe Contal was not mistaken in proposing them to me really 2 small jewels which will come to increase and embellish my collection again thousand thanks to the seriousness of the CEO of #TERRESSENS KATANA cordially FRANCK

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I bought three times on this site shirasaya+katana+tachi not bad level quality price except the Saya of the katana had costs rather conspicuous but otherwise it's top

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Correct parcel arrived on time...
Correct parcel arrived on time

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A great birthday present!
I bought a decorative katana with personalized engraving and everything went very quickly! I was contacted the same day to discuss my engraving project, was informed of the whole process by e-mail and received the katana within a few days. I really like the fact that they are very transparent about how their products are made, and that they include as much information as possible on their website (katana care, history, what type of katana to choose, etc.). I'm 100% satisfied! They're passionate about sharing their passion with their customers, and I recommend them!

How do I care for a katana blade?

Practical info #Terressens

Maintenance of a sword or saber is necessary to prevent oxidation (rust). Used oil must be removed ...see more

Katana metallurgy glossary

Practical info #Terressens

Quick dictionary for choosing your katana: homogeneous steel, Maru, damascus, 1045, 1060, true tempering line, Hamon...

Japanese quotes and proverbs

Magazine #Terressens

Our engraving workshop can personalize your katana blade with one or more engravings...see more

History of the katana: its evolution through the centuries

Magazine #Terressens

The katana, or Japanese sword, is a traditional bladed weapon steeped in ...see more

It is legal for adults to have a katana in their home. Use is, of course, limited. In fact, katanas, swords, daggers and knives are classified in category D. The purchase and possession of these weapons is unrestricted, but their sale is forbidden to minors.
To find out more: Is it legal to own a katana?

The weight of a katana varies from 800 to 1,300 g, depending on its dimensions and the materials used.
The center of gravity (the katana's point of balance) is also important:

A katana's center of gravity: this is the point of balance. It determines the sword's sense of gravity.

It is usually located 10 / 15 cm from the tsuba (鍔 guard). The further away it is, the greater the sensation of weight.

For lovers of tradition and authenticity, hand-forged katanas with carbon steel blades offer an experience close to that of the samurai of yesteryear.
Find out more: What type of katana should I choose?

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Olympic Games and Samurai

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Hamon

The Hamon (刃文) or quench line is a discrete wave-shaped pattern ...see more

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Celestial Dragon, Tianlong or Tien-long

In Chinese mythology, the Tianlong or Tien-long ...read more

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Horimono

A horimono (彫り物) is an ornamental carving or sculpture made ...see more

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