This katana is intricately forged in the shihozume lamination structure. The edge is made of 1095 high carbon steel which has high hardness while the sides are made of folded steel which has high flexibility and has a beautiful grain pattern or hada. Iron is used to form the softer core of the blade. The shihozume lamination is a labor-intensive forging technique that requires high skill level on the part of the swordsmith. Imperfect fusion or welding of the different steel types on the blade can cause the blade to delaminate or split.

The black mamba is a highly venomous snake endemic to Africa. It got its name from its dark coloration and black mouth which gives it a very deadly look. Ryan1210 is a katana with a black theme and with a lethal look as the snake from which it is named after. The tsuba, fuchi and kashira are made of blackened brass with a snake design. The habaki and seppa are also blackened brass. The tsuka is hardwood wrapped with black rayskin and black suede ito. Suede is a tough material which helps make an excellent grip on the handle of the sword. The saya is matte black with a partial wrap of unpolished black rayskin. It also has black buffalo horn koiguchi, kojiri and kurikata.

The blade is made of differentially-hardened 9260 spring steel with kissaki moroha zukuri geometry. This unique blade form is a rare and old style of sword and may be a transition between the Japanese double-edged sword and the tachi. One of the famous swords with the kissaki moroha zukuri style is the Kogarasu Maru or "Little Crow" which was forged sometime in the early Heian or late Nara period. The Kogarasu Maru is a treasure of the Taira Clan and now a part of the Japanese imperial collection.

This katana is intricately forged in the shihozume lamination structure. The edge is made of 1095 high carbon steel which has high hardness while the sides are made of folded steel which has high flexibility and has a beautiful grain pattern or hada. Iron is used to form the softer core of the blade. The shihozume lamination is a labor-intensive forging technique that requires high skill level on the part of the swordsmith. Imperfect fusion or welding of the different steel types on the blade can cause the blade to delaminate or split.

This katana is differentially hardened and has a visible hamon. The area between hamon and spine is hazuya polished, so it looks differently. There're double blood grooves on each side of the blade. The tsuba, fuchi and kashira are made of copper with silver decoration. The tsuka is made of hardwood and wrapped with one-piece genuine rayskin and black leather cord. The saya is made of hardwood and painted in glossy black, shells are used to decorate the saya.

Wakizashi are considered a samurai's side arm and supplemental weapon. It is effective weapon when fighting in confined spaces as typical Japanese dwellings had low ceiling. Samurai warriors often sleep with their wakizashi and carry them even when inside castles, residences unlike the katana that they sometimes had to leave to a servant. The use of the wakizashi though was not limited to the samurai as merchants, craftsmen and other individuals sometimes carry it for protection.

Ryan1276 is one of our high-end works, it has shinogi zukuri with niku blade in honsanmai lamination. The edge is made of 1095 high carbon steel and the sides made of folded 1060 steel. The blade is differentially-hardened with a beautiful, natural hamon and hada. The tsuka is made of hardwood, fully wrapped with one-piece genuine rayskin and black, synthetic silk ito. The saya is also fully wrapped with genuine, unpolished rayskin. Black buffalo horns are used as kojiri, koiguchi and kurigata. The tsuba, fuchi, kashira and menuki are copper with dragon motif.

This is a beautiful katana with a shobu zukuri blade made of folded 1095 high carbon steel. Being made of 1095 steel means that this sword can be used on heavy targets without compromising its edge. Adding to the grain pattern or hada on the blade brought by the folding process is a beautiful horimono or engraving on both sides of the blade near the habaki.

The tsuba, fuchi, kashira and menuki are made of cast brass with beautiful designs. The habaki and seppa are made of brass as well. The tsuka is wrapped with real rayskin in white color and black, synthetic silk ito. The black saya is made of hardwood with dragon engraving and with buffalo horn koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri.

The blade is honsanmai lamination, 1095 high carbon steel is the cutting edge, folded steel is used as jacket steel. It is clay-tempered with a natural hamon. Besides the hamon, the boundary lines between different steels are also visible. The tsuka is made of hardwood, it's wrapped with genuine rayskin and synthetic leather ito. The saya is made of hardwood, it is covered in polished mother-of-pearl and shells and give a unique glow of random colors. The koiguchi, kurigata and kojiri are polished buffalo horns. The tsuba, fuchi, kashira are made of iron. The sword is fully customisable.

Tachi is a Japanese blade worn by the samurai class and came to prominence during the Koto Period (900-1596 AD). The tachi is a predecessor of the katana and differs from the katana in terms of blade geometry and mountings. The tachi has greater blade curvature and more tapered from the hilt (kasane) to the tip (sakikasane). It was worn horizontally through hangers called ashi and with the cutting edge down.
This tachi is made of differentially heat-treated 1095 high carbon steel with a beautiful notare or wave hamon. The saya is made of ebony wood, its color and grains are natural. The tsuka is hardwood and wrapped with genuine rayskin. The ito and sageo are synthetic silk. The tsuba and other fittings are made of copper with chrysanthemum flower motify. The sword is customizable.

This is another verion of Eldoris Messer (ryan1199). The blade is made of folded steel, grains of folded steel are clearly visible. There's no saya for this sword, a synthetic leather cover is used to protect the blade.

Lovingly dubbed the "Falmessertana" the Eldoris Messer is a collaboration between Mr. Eldoris Gardner and Ryan Sword to create a functional, yet affordable back yard cutter. Borrowing from several popular designs, this sword combines the cutting ability of the katana with the superior balance of an European bastard sword. The desire when producing this sword was to have an affordable, durable blade capable of performing not just as a chopper, but to perform technical cuts as well. Form follows function in this design, with a razor sharp edge, as well as a false edge running 9" along the back of the blade. The combination of a distal taper and a half fuller bring the balance very close to the hand and makes this sword feel light and agile. Many long sword techniques (as well as true messer techniques) use the guard as a vital part of the arsenal. The one piece guard draws from the Messer style ring guard. It is simple, yet highly functional providing optimal protection for the hand. Many people come to the sword hobby wanting to have a "real sword" and having to compromise between what they want, and what they can afford. You don't have to compromise between balance, weight, material quality, cutting ability and durability. We stepped away from tradition to bring you the best sub 400 dollar cutter on the market. Sword comes standard with a med cutting geometry. This edge is a good compromise between sharpness and durability allowing the user to perform draw/push cuts with ease but resisting rolling on med/hard targets. You asked the question, here is your answer. Now go cut something!

* Please note, edge geometry and steel type may be chosen by the individual and may impact weight.

The sword is designed for iaido practice, the blade is made of 1060 carbon steel and dull. Wire-brushed grains are clearly visible on the blade. It has a beautiful shape, well-balanced and assembled tightly. Half of the saya is wrapped with rattan. The fittings are optional.

The tanto or short sword is a Japanese blade used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. It dates back to the Heian period and was mainly designed for stabbing but can be used for close quarter slashing. Women would sometimes carry a tanto concealed in their sash or obi for self-defense.

This tanto has big kissaki,  the blade is honsanmai structure and clay tempered. Its saya and tsuka is covered in polished mother-of-pearl and shells and give a unique glow of random colors. The kashira, fuchi, koiguchi and kojiri is made of polished, black buffalo horn.