Handmade Japanese Tachi Sword – Folded Steel Hazuya Polish Blade

This handcrafted Tachi Sword from HanBon Forge represents one of the earliest and most elegant forms of traditional Japanese swords. Unlike modern katana, the Tachi was historically worn edge-down and commonly used by mounted samurai warriors during the Heian and Kamakura periods.

Designed for collectors who appreciate historical Japanese weapons, this sword combines traditional aesthetics with modern forging precision.

Folded Steel Blade Construction

The blade is forged using traditional folded steel techniques that create visible grain patterns known as hada.

Benefits include:

• Beautiful natural folding patterns
• Improved steel purification during forging
• Enhanced traditional appearance
• Excellent collector appeal

Traditional folding helps remove impurities while creating a distinctive layered steel pattern visible on the blade surface.

Premium Hazuya Polish

This sword features upgraded Hazuya Polish, designed to enhance both the hamon and folded steel grain pattern.

Benefits include:

• Better hamon visibility
• Enhanced hada appearance
• Cleaner blade lines
• Premium collector finish

Many HanBon Forge collectors specifically mention that Hazuya polish helps showcase both the hamon and folded steel details more effectively.

Traditional Tachi Mounting

Unlike standard katana, this sword features traditional Tachi koshirae, which is designed to be worn edge-down.

Features include:

• Traditional hanging mounts
• Historical samurai styling
• Elegant ceremonial appearance
• Unique collector appeal

This style makes the sword stand out from standard katana designs.

Full Tang Handmade Construction

Each sword is handcrafted by HanBon Forge swordsmiths using traditional methods.

• Hand forged blade
• Hand Hazuya polishing
• Hand sharpening
• Full tang construction
• Hand assembled fittings

Built for durability, display, and light cutting practice.

Specifications

Overall Length: 103 cm / 40.6"

Blade Length: 71 cm / 27.9"

Handle Length: 27 cm / 10.6"

Blade Width at Habaki: 3.2 cm

Blade Width at Yokote: 2.3 cm

Sori (Curvature): 1.9 cm

Thickness at Habaki: 7.2 mm

Thickness at Yokote: 3 mm

Point of Balance: 5.6 inches from tsuba

Accessories: Free sword bag & certificate of authenticity

Perfect For

• Japanese sword collectors
• Historical weapon enthusiasts
• Samurai collectors
• Display collections
• Martial arts enthusiasts
• Premium gift buyers

Why Choose This Tachi Sword?

This handmade Tachi offers something most modern katana cannot—historical authenticity combined with premium folded steel craftsmanship.

With traditional Tachi mounting, visible folded steel grain, Hazuya polish, and real samurai-inspired design, this sword is an exceptional choice for collectors seeking a more historically distinctive Japanese blade.