Uchigatana

The uchigatana is the katana most people picture: a curved, single-edged long sword worn edge-up through the belt. Our uchigatana are made with real steel blades in carbon steel, spring steel and folded pattern steel, with traditional fittings such as tsuba, habaki and silk or suede handle wrap.

Each sword lists its full specifications. New to katana? Read our Sword Care Guide and see the wider katana collection.

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Uchigatana

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an uchigatana and a katana?

Uchigatana is the historical name for the katana worn edge-up through the belt. Today the two words usually describe the same style of curved, single-edged Japanese long sword.

How long does shipping take?

Each sword takes 5 business days to prepare, then free tracked delivery to Australia, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Germany and France takes about 5–10 business days.