Choose from over 500 options and parts available only through our complex online builder.
Each katana is hand-forged with care by skilled smordsmiths following traditional japanese techniques.
We offer free shipping to the US and Canada for any order over $250. For other countries, please check our shipping policy page for more info
Essentials Collection
HanBon Forge, an acclaimed entry-level brand in the Japanese sword market, is our most affordable option, offering wide blade customization and even the possibility of colored blades.
Founded in 2007 in Longquan, HanBon Forge delivers entry-level customs with tons of mix-and-match options. Builds start around $180 and you can add personal touches like engravings and even colored blades — a signature option unique to this brand. Great for first-time buyers or gifts without sacrificing style.
Premium Lite Series
ShadowDancer Lite, designed for serious practitioners seeking performance, is a great price/quality option, offering moderate blade customization along with premium fittings and design.
Shadow Dancer brings a decade of craft rooted in traditional methods, aimed at collectors and dedicated practitioners. The Lite line uses quality materials and proven parts; customization focuses on components we can swap from stock. Blade-level changes like length or specialty geometry aren’t included, keeping price and lead time in check.
Elite Craftmanship
ShadowDancer Pro(Z-SEY), crafted for connoisseurs and professionals who demand the highest quality, is our most premium option, offering advanced blade customization and the availability of Tamahagane steel.
ShadowDancer Pro is our full-custom experience. Specify virtually every element blade length and shape, fittings, finish, and more for a build that matches your exact vision. Premium steels are on the table, including Tamahagane, making this the closest path to a traditional Japanese sword.
