BARE BLADES

Katana Bare Blades for Custom Sword Building

Explore high-quality katana bare blades designed for sword makers, collectors, and DIY enthusiasts who want to build a fully customized Japanese sword. These blades come without fittings (tsuba, tsuka, saya), giving you complete freedom to create your own katana, wakizashi, or tanto.

Whether you are assembling a full sword, replacing an old blade, or starting a custom project, HanBon Forge provides hand-forged Japanese sword blades built for performance, durability, and traditional craftsmanship.

What Is a Bare Katana Blade?

A bare katana blade is the core steel part of a Japanese sword before mounting. It includes only the forged blade and is ready for custom assembly.

This is ideal for:

• Custom sword builders
• Professional craftsmen (koshirae makers)
• Replacement of damaged blades
• DIY katana projects
• Collectors who want full customization

Steel Types Available

Choose from a variety of high-performance steels:

• T10 Clay Tempered Steel – sharp hamon, excellent hardness
• 1095 High Carbon Steel – strong cutting performance
• Folded Steel (Damascus Style) – beautiful grain pattern
• Manganese Steel – durable and cost-effective option

Each blade is heat treated and hand forged for balance, strength, and cutting ability.

Perfect for Custom Sword Projects

Our katana bare blades are designed for full customization. You can mount them into:

• Custom Katana
• Wakizashi
• Tanto
• Iaido or Kenjutsu training swords
• Display or collectible swords

Combine them with your preferred:

• Tsuba (guard)
• Tsuka (handle)
• Saya (scabbard)
• Ito wrap & fittings

Why Choose HanBon Forge Bare Blades

• Traditional hand forging process
• Sharp and battle-ready options available
• Wide selection of steels and styles
• Perfect geometry for custom mounting
• Worldwide shipping
• Direct from forge pricing