Katana and sword

How to Choose Your Katana or Sword Replica

Start with the type of room. Decorative katanas Most often feature a 440 steel blade, a lacquered sheath, and a braided handle, measuring about 103 cm; the ones from Kill Bill and The Last Samurai are also available with a wooden blade, weighing around 500 g. Forged katanas are intended for collectors who pay close attention to the type of steel: 1045, 1060, or 1095 carbon steel, or 1065 damask steel. Glowing katanas feature swords from Demon Slayer and One Piece, with an ABS section illuminated by LEDs.

For a replica sword, the collection Fantasy Swords and Daggers features decorative daggers—often sold with their display stands—traditional Chinese swords, and video game collectibles. Looking for a katana replica of a specific character? Check out Our manga katanas and video game swordsor Our katanas and swords from movies and TV shows, like Hiro Nakamura's in Heroes.

The Must-Haves of the Collection

The Blue Sakai Katana Set The Ghost of Tsushima set includes a 103-cm katana and an 80-cm wakizashi, sheaths included: two-tone 440 steel blades, black lacquered sheaths with wave patterns, and a two-slot display stand. Artorias' Sword, from Dark Souls, comes with its own decorative wooden wall mount: 107 cm and 2.3 kg. As for the daggers, the two 35-cm blades of the Cobra Double-Sword Dagger fit together to form a single 100-cm blade.

Display your katana or sword on the wall

When choosing a katana as wall decor, you should select it along with its mount. Wooden wall mounts are available in 1-, 2-, and 3-sword configurations: the 3-seat wall mount displays katanas either on their own or paired with a wakizashi and a tantō. For a sword used as wall decor, the steel stand with articulated arms tucks away behind the hilt. When placed on a piece of furniture, a velvet-lined tabletop stand protects the scabbard. All of these models are featured in Our katana accessories.

For maintenance, The Katana Maintenance Kit Includes a cloth, blade oil, a polishing powder ball, and a small hammer, all housed in a wooden box. For a light-up katana, remove the batteries before storing it for an extended period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a decorative katana, a forged katana, and a light-up katana?

Decorative katanas, often made of 440 steel, emphasize aesthetics: a lacquered scabbard, an ornate guard, and a braided handle. Forged katanas feature a blade made of carbon steel or Damascus steel, for collectors who pay close attention to the material. The light-up katana combines a metal blade with an ABS section illuminated by LEDs (two AAA batteries not included).

How do you hang a katana or a sword on the wall?

Choose a suitable mount: a wooden mount, holding 1 to 3 swords, for katanas; a steel mount with articulated arms, for a sword; or a wooden wall plate, which comes with mounting hardware. Some items, such as Artorias’s sword, come with their own wall mount, ready to hang.

What size and weight should I expect?

A katana is usually between 1 m and 1.10 m long, including the scabbard. A katana with a wooden blade weighs about 500 g, while a light-up or forged katana weighs between 1 and 1.5 kg. Swords vary more widely: Artorias’s sword weighs 2.3 kg, while most fantasy daggers measure between 30 and 54 cm.

Can you buy and carry a replica katana or metal sword?

Metal replicas are restricted to adults. When transporting your replica, always keep it in its box or in a carrying case; never let it be visible on the street. At trade shows and conventions, metal props are usually prohibited, and sometimes even wooden ones: props are generally allowed only for cosplayers during parades.

To care for your blades, read our article How to maintain your katana : Complete guide.