If you wish to buy a Functional Katana, in our Online Shop specialized in this type of oriental weapons for training or realistic combat, we can offer you a wide variety of functional Katanas, expressly manufactured for those uses, offering you the quality and durability that this type of Katana needs. We have different brands and types, such as manufacturers Art Gladius, Hanwei and our own functional Katanas Medieval Decor, also have two types mainly for practice and functional. Our prices range from 100 € and a little, to over 500 € if you want the highest quality and performance in the product.
Kendo, Iaido, or Ninjitsu, among other martial arts, include training with edged weapons. Functional training katanas are reproductions created with specifications similar to real katanas. Depending on the quality of the reproduction, the greater the similarity with the original edge, the hardness of the counter-blade, the ductility, the balance and the lightness.
The hardness of metals and alloys is measured by the Rockwell hardness test. A katana forged from steel that yields values between 30 and 40 on the Rockwell scale is a functional weapon, but will be dented if it hits the edge of swords with harder steel.
Steels with Rockwell hardness between 40 and 45 are suitable for a basic katana, and the hardness level of 60 is perfect for cutting training katanas.
In any case, if you are not looking for a modern reproduction of a famous katana, a Nihonto with the NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai, or Japanese Sword Conservation Society) certificate can be obtained at a reasonable price. This is the highest world authority dedicated to preserving the art of forging and preserving Japanese swords.
These are functional katanas with carbon steel blades, suitable for practice and built with modern technology. The steel is inferior in terms of performance to that of the Katanas forged and tempered according to the traditional method. In any case, they are shock-resistant and can be safely wielded for practice.
The word Nihonto means that a Katana has been forged according to traditional Japanese methods. Technically they are called: Shinsakuto, that is, Katanas forged today by masters who follow in every aspect the ancient traditions.
These functional katanas are often built in a semi-craft way, according to ancient methods, and with modern steels that did not exist in the Japanese Middle Ages. Their performance is high, although it has never been possible to forge a modern reproduction with the quality of the historical specimens of the legendary masters of the 14th century.
These swords are the historical originals and their value and quality varies greatly depending on the period of the invoice, the state of conservation and the master forger. These Katanas, with history behind them, have a special charm that previous ones lack.
It is well known if it is understood imperfectly. You will notice that I use the term "nihonto", which literally translates as "Japanese sword". This refers to the general category of Japanese swords, rather than a specific style, such as the katana.
While the more obvious physical characteristics of the nihonto have not changed over many centuries (moderately curved, two and a half hand to two hand / tsuka grip), there were dramatic changes in the purpose and form of use over this period, changing from primary use to foot, to mounted combat, and vice versa.
From fighting lightly armored opponents, then heavily armored samurai, to unarmored fences Changes in forging and changes in access to imported minerals and pre-processed steels of various natures and qualities also changed the nature and quality of the leaves produced.
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