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Who we are
We bring the swords from the stories you love to life: real steel, forged by hand, by craftsmen who have spent their lives at the anvil.
Our story
Katana Expert started with a simple frustration: the sword from our favorite anime or game was either a plastic toy or a collector piece out of reach.
So we set out to make the real thing. Real steel, forged by hand, full tang, finished with the details fans actually notice, at a price a fan can afford.
Today, more than 40,000 collectors, cosplayers and martial artists have a Katana Expert blade at home.
Where it all begins
Our blades are forged in partner workshops in Longquan, in the mountains of Zhejiang province.
Swords have been made here for more than 2,000 years. Legend says the master smith Ou Yezi forged his first blades here, drawn by the iron in the hills and the clear water of the springs.
That know-how is still passed down from one generation to the next. It is what lets us offer hand-forged katanas without the price of a museum piece.
From fire to your wall
Every blade goes through the same five hands-on steps before it leaves the workshop.
01
The steel is heated in the charcoal fire and shaped under the hammer, strike after strike.
02
The blade is heated and quenched in water to harden the edge while keeping the spine flexible.
03
Stone after stone, the steel is polished until it shines and the blade line appears.
04
Guard, collar and handle are fitted by hand, then the handle is wrapped in its cord.
05
Each katana is inspected for balance, finish and fit before it is packed.
Six of the craftsmen whose experience shapes every blade. Portraits are illustrative.
Senior blade polishing
Kenji grew up watching his father bring a blade to life at the workbench. Now the third generation in his family to follow the craft, he finds the greatest satisfaction in the final details. He is the patient presence younger blacksmiths turn to when a finish needs a second pair of eyes.
Senior heat treatment
Hiroshi learned early that careful observation matters as much as steady hands. Following his father into the craft, he developed a habit of studying each surface in the workshop’s natural light. His calm, methodical approach makes him a reassuring guide for the next generation.
Senior shaping and balance
Takumi was drawn to the shapes in his family’s workshop long before he understood the work behind them. He brings that same curiosity to every curve and proportion today. His place among the senior team comes with a love of sharing ideas and helping younger colleagues develop their eye.
Senior forging
For Daichi, the workshop has always felt like home. He follows a family path through three generations, with a steady rhythm and a preference for showing rather than explaining. Around the anvil, his patient presence gives younger blacksmiths someone to learn beside.
Senior handle wrapping
Ryo remembers watching his father’s hands more than listening to his explanations. That attention to touch, tension and texture became his own way of working. Today, his story centers on the finishing touches that make a handle feel personal, and the satisfaction of passing that care on.
Senior final inspection
Masaru’s connection to the craft runs through four generations of his family. He has become the quiet reference point in the workshop, generous with his time and careful with his words. Before a piece leaves his bench, he always pauses for one final look.
Our promise
Real steel blades, forged and finished by hand. Never cast, never plastic.
The steel runs through the whole handle for a solid, balanced sword.
Add a name, a date or a message. On the house.
Delivered in 3 to 7 business days to the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Australia.
Not happy? Return it unused within 30 days of delivery.
Included on every order. A lifetime warranty is available as an option.
A small team of sword and anime fans picks every model and answers every message. 600+ katanas are waiting for you.
