Use the customization options above to select your preferred blade, steel, blade length, groove, tsuka-ito, samegawa, saya, sageo, tsuba fittings, habaki, seppa, and other details.

If you have an additional request that is not shown in the available options, simply describe it in the NOTE field before adding the sword to your cart.

Most standard custom katana orders can normally be completed in approximately 5–7 business days.

Special blade lengths, unusual blade geometries, custom-colored blades, complex saya work, special polishing, or other non-standard requests require additional production time and may take several weeks.

Because every sword is made individually, production time may vary depending on the specifications of your order.

In many cases, yes. HanBon Forge accepts a wide range of special requests, including custom blade dimensions, different blade geometries, special hamon styles, custom fittings, engraving, handle configurations, and saya designs.

Please describe your requirements in the order note or contact us with reference photos or drawings. We will confirm feasibility and any additional cost before proceeding.

Please contact us as soon as possible and include your order number. Changes can usually be considered if production has not yet reached the relevant stage.

Once the blade has been forged, the saya has been made, engraving has been completed, or fittings have been installed, some changes may no longer be possible.

Yes. After your custom sword is completed and passes our inspection, we normally take detailed photos and send them to you for confirmation before shipping.

Please check your email, including the spam or junk folder. You can also contact us through WhatsApp at +86 189 6379 7801.

Your custom sword normally includes:

• The completed and assembled custom sword
• Matching saya (scabbard)
• Free sword bag
• HanBon Forge sword certificate

Optional accessories such as sword stands or additional items can be purchased separately.

The best choice depends on how you intend to use the sword:

• 1060 High Carbon Steel: Tough, reliable, and a good choice for general use and entry-level functional swords.
• 1095 High Carbon Steel: Higher carbon content with excellent hardness and edge retention.
• T10 Steel: Popular for clay-tempered blades with a genuine hamon and excellent cutting performance.
• 9260 Spring Steel: Known for toughness, flexibility, and durability.
• Folded Steel: Chosen primarily for its distinctive folded grain pattern and traditional appearance.
• Kobuse Construction: A laminated blade construction combining different steel characteristics.

Yes. Our custom katana are constructed with full tang blades and are made as functional swords rather than decorative wall-hangers.

Cutting performance depends on the blade steel, heat treatment, geometry, and sharpening option selected. Always use an appropriate sword and suitable targets for cutting practice.

Clay tempering is a differential heat-treatment process. During quenching, different areas of the blade cool at different rates, producing a harder cutting edge and a comparatively softer spine.

This process creates a genuine hamon rather than a decorative etched pattern. Hamon appearance naturally varies slightly from blade to blade because each sword is individually handmade.

Yes. Depending on the blade selected, we can produce traditional hamon styles such as Choji, Gunome, Notare, and Suguha.

If you have a particular pattern in mind, send us a reference image. Because genuine hamon is created through heat treatment, every blade will have natural handmade variation and cannot be reproduced exactly like a printed design.

Yes. In addition to standard katana dimensions, we can make many non-standard blade lengths and blade geometries.

Options may include O-kissaki, Hira-zukuri, Shobu-zukuri, Unokubi-zukuri, Kiriha-zukuri, Naginata-naoshi, custom bo-hi, and other configurations.

Special dimensions or blade geometries may require additional cost and production time, so please contact us before ordering if your design differs significantly from the standard options.

Yes. We can engrave names, dates, phrases, Japanese kanji, Chinese characters, Korean text, logos, symbols, and many other designs.

Simple, high-contrast artwork usually produces the best engraving result. For image engraving or complex artwork, please send us a clear reference file.

You can view examples on our Blade Engraving Custom Service page.

Yes. HanBon Forge ships swords to many countries using international carriers and established forwarding routes.

Shipping methods, costs, customs arrangements, and delivery times vary by destination. Please see our Delivery Information page for current details.

If your country is not available during checkout, please contact us before ordering and we will confirm whether delivery is currently possible.

Delivery time depends on the destination and shipping route. Most international shipments normally arrive within approximately 1–3 weeks after dispatch.

Customs inspections, public holidays, weather, and carrier delays may occasionally extend the delivery time.

Yes. Once your sword has been dispatched and tracking information becomes available, we will send you the tracking number so you can follow the shipment.

Customs arrangements depend on the destination country and shipping route. For some destinations, customs charges are prepaid or handled through our forwarding service, while other countries may collect duties or taxes from the recipient.

Please check our current shipping information or contact us before ordering if you are unsure about your country.

Carbon steel can rust if exposed to moisture, fingerprints, or improper storage. After handling the blade, wipe it clean and apply a very thin protective layer of sword oil.

Store the sword in a dry environment and inspect the blade regularly, especially in humid climates.

For detailed instructions, please read our Katana Maintenance Guide .

Please contact HanBon Forge as soon as possible and provide your order number together with clear photos or videos showing the problem.

Our team will review the issue and provide an appropriate solution according to the circumstances and our after-sales policy.

Because custom swords are made specifically according to the customer's selected specifications, they generally cannot be returned simply because of a change of mind once production has begun.

If there is a manufacturing defect, shipping damage, or a significant difference from the confirmed order specifications, please contact us so we can review the issue.

For complete details, please see our Returns Policy .