Koto - Mid Heian period Old Japanese Weaponry 987 - 1596

MASTERforge hand forged katana are specifically made with cutting practice in mind.

The katana is the Japanese backsword or longsword ( daito ) of the type specifically in use after the 1400s (following the use of the tachi), although in Japanese this word serves as a generic term for sword . It refers to a specific type of curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by the Japanese Samurai.

Please note that swords do not come with stands illustrated in the pictures. They are used for display purposes but can be bought additionally.