If you are looking for top of the line samurai swords
we have many types of samurai swords that are considered elite swords and all of them are in the range of $800-1,200 U.S.

We personally feel the Paul Chen Tori XL and the Tori XL Light katanas sold here are the strongest and finest of all the swords we
sell, especially for cutting purposes.

Paul Chen Tori Katana Samurai Sword

Paul Chen Tori XL Light Katana

Folded Steel Swords

Imperial Forge Samurai Swords

Thaitsuki Samurai Swords

Those are all considered elite samurai swords. We also carry some great special swords like our top of the line Tori XL Katana from
Paul Chen on our specials page located here.........

Samurai Sword Specials and New Items

Here is additional information on samurai swords..........

Paul Chen's attention to detail as well as his
superior craftsmanship, combined with the
outstanding pricing of the Paul Chen swords
makes them the most sought after swords in
collecting today........

We carry full lines of Paul Chen swords and any
Paul Chen you may not see on our website is
available to you........just email us your request.

When we speak of "differentially tempered", it means
that the blade is forged in such a way that the end of
the blade will actually "bend" during heavy combat,
and then it will come back to it's original position....

This makes a differentially tempered, folded steel
blade almost indestructible...............

When you hear about the Bo'Hi it basically means
a wide groove or Hi in the blade. It started because
the phrase was coined years ago to actually mean
a groove to channel blood from your slain opponent.

So it became known as the "blood groove". The
Bo'Hi "groove" is basically a means of lightening the blade.

As for ASSAB K-120 which is another common term.......

In the Paul Chen folded steel series (Kami, Orchid, Tiger, Meijin, Bushido) the blades are hand forged from ASSAB K-120C Swedish steel. The steel manufacturing process provides excellent dispersion of carbides, resulting in a very tough steel with outstanding edge-holding properties.

It is exceptional steel, top of the line for sure.

As for HRC60 edge and HRC40 back, another common term,
think of the sword as having 4 sides to it............

As you hold the sword in your hand the back is like the spine
of the sword that you see as you hold it in your hand
and look down at it.

The EDGE is the bottom sharp part used for cutting. The 2 sides of
the swords would complete the 4 sides of a sword if you can
visualize it that way.

The HRC60 refers to what it called Rockwell Hardness where the
HIGHER the number the HARDER the steel. Differentially tempered
swords have an HRC60 edge which is MUCH harder than the
HRC40 back (or spine).

This is what allows them to not bend and break as the cheaper
swords will usually do. Differentially tempered folded steel
swords are almost unbreakable.

Here is some additional detailed information for you on swords,
high carbon, folded steel and much more than should aid you
in making a sword decision. There is quite a bit of terminology
for the collector to understand but we want to make it easy for
anyone to find a good quality samurai sword that will last a lifetime, no matter if you're looking for one of the very sought after top of the line Paul Chen Katana swords for battle,

Japanese Katana Samurai Swords

or just a quality sword to hang over the mantle.

The first thing to consider for your new samurai sword is the type and quality of the blade. If you're looking for a you want to be sure and choose a full tang blade, which all of our authentic samurai swords feature as well as all of our battle ready swords. The term "full tang" means that the blade and the part of the sword under the Tsuka (handle) is one long piece of steel. If you get a sword that is not full tang then you're basically buying it to hang on the wall and nothing more.

The next thing to consider when choosing a sword is the type of steel that the blade is made of. There are basically 3 types of steel, 420 J2 (Stainless steel), High Carbon, and Folded steel. If you are looking for a battle ready sword you'll want to stay away from the 420 J2 Stainless. High carbon steel is very high quality steel; however folded steel is the strongest. Actually it's not that the folded steel is a different type of steel, but how the blade is forged.

A folded steel blade is typically made from high carbon steel. The difference is that a folded steel blade is just like it says; the steel is folded over and over again until the smith believes that it is adequate.

We carry many "folded" swords from Paul Chen. these blades are folded an average of 8-14 times for superior strength and we
consider these to be our FINEST swords.

Folded Steel Swords

Some people say that a good high carbon steel blade can be just as strong as a folded steel blade. The smiths for the Thaitsuki Nihonto Swords claim to have mastered a form of forging high carbon steel blades that is just as strong if not stronger than many of the folded steel blades.

Cold Steel uses a Spring Steel to make their blades. Their blades are cut from bars, shaped, heat treated and quenched to be hardened. Cold Steel uses a type of hybrid Spring Steel mixture which makes the blade flexible.

Spring Steel can not be heated enough to create a hamon on the edge, which is why none of Cold Steel's blades have a hamon. Cold Steel also only uses polishing stones to polish their blades which creates a dull look.

Cold Steel Swords

Thaitsuki Nihonto uses a pure, high carbon steel imported from Japan which they hand forge into a samurai sword blade instead of cutting it out of a bar. Thaitsuki's blades are both flexible, durable and have a real hamon. Thaitsuki also uses stone polishing, sand paper and cloth to polish their samurai blades.

This is why they have a more mirror like polish instead of a dull metal shine much like Cold Steel.

Thaitsuki Samurai Swords

Imperial Forge is one of our newest lines of Japanese samurai swords. These swords come in the Limited Edition (only 100 being produced worldwide), the competition cutting katana, as well as other folded and forged steel blades.

Imperial Forge Samurai Swords

When choosing a sword samurai sword there are basically 3 different styles to consider, the katana sword, the Wakizashi sword and the Tanto sword. The Japanese Katana Sword is the most popular among collectors and martial arts
students alike.

The katana sword was the first and is still the most popular of all samurai swords. The blade is typically 29" long with an overall length around 40".

The Wakizashi sword is the shorter companion blade of the katana sword. We first see the Wakizashi sword during the Muromachi period (1568-1603). The Wakizashi was about 18" long and only allowed to be carried by a samurai. Carrying both the katana and the Wakizashi was popular for the next few hundred years.

The smallest samurai sword would be the tanto sword or dagger. Originally tanto swords were 12" in length or less but it's not out of the ordinary to come across a Tanto that is 15" long.

Japanese swords are slightly curved, sharp and single edged Authentic Japanese swords are light, fast weapons and should weigh no more than 3lbs max. They are also very well balanced.

Real Japanese swords aren't made from stainless steel - they are made from high carbon steel. Paul Chen swords and some others have what is called a "differentially tempered blade" - meaning that the sharp edge of the sword is harder than the spine, giving the sword flexibility (so it doesn't shatter on impact)
but also affords extreme cutting power.

Real Japanese swords also have a tang (the part of the blade that goes into the handle) that is made as part of the blade, not a length of steel welded on afterwards (called a "rat tail" tang). There are also a few other factors, such as traditional appearance and fittings to consider......

Cold Steel make a very durable "Katana" for just a tad over the US$300 mark. These swords are sharp and extremely durable. But they aren't in any way traditional. They aren't differentially tempered (they are a mono-steel sword, like a European blade - all of one uniform hardness) and they aren't balanced quite
as well as a Paul Chen or Thaitsuki or Imperial Forge swords..........

But for the price Cold Steel is still an excellent choice.

If you are looking for an affordable "entry level" Japanese sword you can also choose the Practical Katana and the Practical Plus Katana by Paul Chen.

They offer great value for the money. They are light (under 3lbs) and incredibly well balanced. They are made from top quality high carbon steel. They have a "differentially tempered" blade, a solidly constructed tang and are extremely sharp!

They can cut everything from cardboard boxes to lengths of rope, water filled plastic bottles (of all shapes and sizes in a row and hanging), bamboo and traditional rolled tatami mats and you will never feel any resistance to the cuts......

Samurai sword collecting is very popular now worldwide. Something that is becoming even more popular is martial arts that make use of samurai swords for fighting and cutting exercises. We try to carry the most popular and affordable authentic samurai swords and sword display stands at www.japaneseswords4samurai.com.

In conclusion, the most important thing when buying your sword is that you know what kind of blade you're getting. If you want a functional sword be sure that you're not getting one that's only made to hang on the wall.

If you are looking for a sword that you do not see on our site please let us know as we can probably still get the sword for you at a discounted price.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE READ ...........

We ship worldwide. You may order on our website if you live in the U.S., U.K. or in Canada.

If you live in another country we will ship to you. We ship to other countries internationally via UPS or BAX Global and charges are usually about $99 per shipment depending upon your exact
purchase.

Please let us know what you are looking
to purchase and we can give you
the exact shipping charge on it once we
receive your shipping address.

We do business internationally (to countries other than U.S., U.K. or Canada) via western union cash transfers to our business account.

Please contact us via email to notify us of your desire to purchase samurai sword(s) from us.

You may go to www.westernunion.com if there is not a local branch near you.

Best regards,
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Some Great Articles On Samurai Swords and Weapons. Please Read On.

Japanese Sword: A Great Piece For Any Home

A Japanese Sword is a wonderful decoration to add to any room of your home or office. Many people think that a samurai sword might look out of place in their home if their not Japanese or into martial arts.

That idea is beginning to change.

People who have no Japanese roots and are not necessarily into the martial arts are realizing that a nice Japanese Sword can add beauty to their home.

The Japanese Samurai sword can be a great conversation piece. What do you think of when you think of a samurai warrior. The first thing almost everyone says is "honor".

And it's true.

The samurai followed a strict code of honor and loyalty to each other and their cause.

Japanese Samurai Swords are becoming so popular that you can find a very nice sword no matter what your price. You can literally find a nice decoration Japanese Sword for under $100 all the way up to several thousand dollars. Many people are even buying sharpened, battle ready Samurai swords just to hang on their wall. Not intending to ever use it but just for the fine quality and craftsmanship. One of the most popular makers of quality samurai swords right now is Cold Steel. Cold Steel Samurai swords offer the collector a chance to get a quality sword at a great price. Most of the Cold Steel Samurai swords have all traditional parts and fittings. Many practitioners are looking for a sword that is a bit heavier than say a Paul Chen sword for the sake of cutting power. Cold Steel Samurai swords deliver a little more weight for that very purpose.

Cold Steel Samurai swords also make a beautiful decoration piece to hang on the wall as well as for use in the dojo. You will find a full line of Cold Steel Samurai Swords at our store. You can find us at http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/

Paul Chen Samurai Swords: What You Should Know

There are several reasons that Paul Chen Samurai swords are in great demand.

Fist and probably most importantly is that it’s very hard to find this high level of construction in an oriental sword for such a low price.

Most of the Paul Chen Samurai swords are forged using a traditional construction method called “differential tempering”. This means that the Ha or the edge of the blade is of a different hardness thank the Mune or back of the blade. So why is that important in a samurai sword? This is what separates Paul Chen battle ready Samurai swords from many swords. In plain English it means that the blade is more flexible than if this method was not used to forge the blade. A good samurai sword must have some flexibility to it or it will break in battle. Differential tempering makes it almost impossible for the Paul Chen swords to break.

The second reason why the Paul Chen Samurai swords are so popular with most of the Samurai swords except a few, the sword parts are authentic. For instance, many of the swords like the Shinto Katana feature premium Japanese cotton for the tsuka-ito. It’s very difficult to find a samurai sword with authentic fittings and parts at such a good price.

Another reason you should consider a Paul Chen sword is because of the light weight. Most of the battle ready Samurai swords weigh less than 2 lbs. A light weight sword gives the martial artist the ability to move faster with better precision because he has a sword of superb quality and light weight. Many other Samurai swords that are supposed to be comparable to Paul Chen swords weigh in excess of 3 lbs. You might not think that 1lb can be that much of a difference for the artist but it really is.

If you are in the market for a battle ready samurai sword a Paul Chen sword should be one of your first considerations. One of the most popular is definitely the Paul Chen Golden Oriole Katana. Weather you want a sword for dojo exercises or just to hang on the wall, you can’t go wrong with a Paul Chen sword, a sword that will last you a lifetime.

At Japanese Swords 4 Samurai we carry a full line of Paul Chen Samurai swords and you can rest assured that we have the one you want at a discount price. You can find us at http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/

Thaitsuki Nihonto Samurai Swords: Leading The Way

So why are these Samurai swords so popular? There are several reasons but number one is quality. The Thaitsuki Samurai swords are handmade by trained craftsman in using a family method over 200 years old. Second, there is no other line of Samurai swords in the world that you can find at a price that the Thaitsuki Samurai swords sell for with the same quality. Thaitsuki Nihonto swords should be in a price range around $2000 and more.

There are several things about the Thaitsuki Nihonto Samurai swords that make them so special. As mentioned above the Thaitsuki swords are hand forged using a very old family method. They have been forging these high quality Samurai swords for collectors in Japan and all over the world. Whether you’re looking for an authentic to hang on the wall or a quality sword to stand up to the rigorous cutting exercises of the dojo you won’t find a better sword than a Thaitsuki sword. The most popular Thaitsuki sword that everyone seems to want is the Thaitsuki Hoso Kumiage

The Sivarat family is dedicated to quality and is not willing to do anything to jeporodize the reputation. Thatisuki Samurai swords are made using the highest standards and finest authentic fittings. Whether you choose the Musashi Katana with a high quality leather tsuki or the Hoso Katana with a genuine Japanese silk tsuka you can be sure that the quality and durability is second to none in the price range.

Japanese Swords 4 Samurai is one of Thaitsuki Nihonto’s few selected dealers. We are proud to offer these Samurai swords to anyone in search of a quality samurai sword. You find a full line of Thaitsuki Nihonto Swords at our store. You can find us at http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/

Japanese Tanto Samurai Swords: Decorative or Battle Ready

Here are a few qualities to look for in a quality tanto sword. We suggest battle ready Samurai swords over wall hangers. Why, because the quality will always be better on a battle ready tanto sword than one that’s just for show. If a sword is to be used to cutting exercises it absolutely has have a blade that is full tang and have a blade that is made from high carbon steel or Sweedish folded steel.

If the blade is not made from at high carbon forged steel or folded steel then it’s most likely just stainless steel. Stainless steel is just fine for most knives but just won’t cut it (no pun intended) when it comes to a tanto sword that’s going to be used in the dojo.

Two very popular brands of tanto Samurai swords are Paul Chen and Cold Steel. Cold Steel, although an American company has most of their Samurai swords forged in China by trained smiths. Paul Chen blades are very popular in American and all over the world right now. Most of the Paul Chen swords are forged using a technique called differential tempering. It means that the back of the blade is more flexible than the edge of the blade.

You will find a full line of Japanese Tanto Samurai Swords at our store, many of which are battle ready sharpened Samurai swords. You can find us at http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/

Katana Samurai Swords: Beautify Your Home or Office

Many people buy will buy a katana sword for decoration but eventually become fascinated with sword play that they end up signing up for a martial arts class and make use of their sword.

Among the 3 sizes of traditional samurai swords the katana has always been the most popular among collectors and martial artists alike. In addition to the katana sword there is also the Wakizashi, or short sword and then the tanto sword, about the size of a large knife.

When choosing a katana sword there are a few things to consider when deciding which sword is right for you? First will this sword be used in for cutting exercises or for display only? Don’t think that if you’re wanting to buy a battle ready sword that it cannot be used for display. As a matter of fact most people who buy a battle ready katana sword never do anything but hang it on their wall. Why would anyone buy a battle ready sword but never really use it? Simple, because collectors want a katana sword that’s high quality and often they like to know that if they ever wanted to use it for cutting exercises they could. So if you find a battle ready katana sword then you’ve also found yourself a sword that will be a nice display. On the other hand there are many decorative only katana Samurai swords that will look very nice in any home or office. The difference is the amount of money that you’ll spend and the quality of construction.

If you want a battle ready sword you need to choose one that has a blade that is made from high carbon steel or folded steel. Any sword that has a blade made from stainless steel should only be for display. Stainless steel blades are not made to stand up to the rigors of cutting exercises or combat with other Samurai swords. Some of the best quality battle ready katana Samurai swords you can find are forged by Thaitsuki, Paul Chen and Cold steel.

Among the growing popular of samurai swords are the Kill Bill Samurai Swords. You can now buy a Kill Bill Sword just like the ones in the movie. Although they are not made for cutting exercises they are sharpened and look exactly like the actual movie. The most popular are the Kill Bill Bride's Sword and the Kill Bill Guy's Sword.

At Japanese Swords 4 Samurai we have a large selection of Japanese katana Samurai swords to choose from. Weather you want a katana sword for combat or just for display we’ve got what you’re looking for. You will find a full line of Japanese Katana Samurai Swords at our store, many of which are battle ready sharpened Samurai swords. You can find us at http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/

Ninja Swords: What You Need To Know
Before You Purchase

You’d almost have to be living on another planet to not realize that swords of any kind are becoming very popular among collectors and even investors. Ninja swords and other styles of Chinese weapons are particularly in demand right now.

There are a few key aspects that you should know about before you dish out your money, especially if you plan to buy over the internet. Unfortunately there are many websites claiming to that certain swords are battle ready or can be used for cutting exercises in the dojo and in many situations that is just not true.

Sometimes you might see a website that features a ninja sword and the name of the weapon will be very similar to one of higher quality and will even look exactly like a better well known sword. So the unsuspecting buyer thinks he’s getting this unbelievable that no one else has found on a certain sword. Unfortunately he/she learns the hard way that it’s not what he thought.

If you buy a ninja sword that’s not worthy to be used for anything but hanging on the wall and you take it to the dojo serious injury could result. The main trait of a quality ninja sword that you need to look for is to be sure that the blade is forged high carbon steel and preferably differentially tempered.

Differentially tempered means that the back of the blade is not as hard as the edge of the blade. At first some people think that this is not a positive aspect for a high quality ninja sword. Differentially tempering is necessary so that it gives some flexibility to the sword. Differentially tempering makes the ninja sword virtually unbreakable. Hopefully this article has helped you to know the traits to look for when purchasing your next ninja sword.

At Japanese Swords 4 Samurai we have a large selection of Ninja Swords swords to choose from. We've got what you’re looking for. You will find a full line of Ninja Swords and Ninja Weapons at our store, many of which are battle ready sharpened swords. You can find us at http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/

Japanese Wakizashi Swords:
Decorative or Battle Ready

Here are a few qualities to look for in a quality wakizashi sword. We suggest battle ready swords over wall hangers. Why, because the quality will always be better on a battle ready wakizashi sword than one that’s just for show. If a sword is to be used to cutting exercises it absolutely has have a blade that is full tang and have a blade that is made from high carbon steel or Sweedish folded steel.

If the blade is not made from at high carbon forged steel or folded steel then it’s most likely just stainless steel. Stainless steel is just fine for most knives but just won’t cut it (no pun intended) when it comes to a wakizashi sword that’s going to be used in the dojo.

The two most sought after brands of tanto swords are Paul Chen and Cold Steel. Cold Steel swords, Cold Steel swords although an American company has most of their swords forged in China by well trained swordsmiths.

Paul Chen blades are very popular in America and all over the world right now. Most of the Paul Chen swords are forged using a technique called differential tempering. It means that the back of the blade is more flexible than the edge of the blade. You can’t go wrong with a Paul Chen or a Cold Steel Japanese wakizashi sword.

You will find a full line of Wakizashi Swords at our store, many of which are battle ready sharpened swords. You can find us at http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/