Sharpened Katana – Shinken Collection

Shinken Katana in stock – sharpened samurai swords for connoisseurs

Discover our Shinken Katana: sharpened samurai swords from the full YariNoHanzo and Katanamart range. Designed for collectors, Budō practitioners, and anyone seeking a functional katana: carefully selected, well balanced, and equipped with high-quality blades suitable for cutting practice (tameshigiri) or display.

What you’ll find in this category

  • Basic – entry-level sharpened blades with solid value for money

  • Practical – robust training blades for regular use

  • Performance – optimized for cutting performance and handling

  • Damascus – folded steel with visible hada (Damascus appearance)

  • Special – limited editions and special versions

  • Superior – premium models with selected materials

  • Custom Katana – individual configurations

  • Superior 18th Anniversary – special anniversary models

  • Shogun Elite – high-end specifications

  • Akatsuki – iconic designs and collector lines

  • Custom in Stock – customized versions available immediately

Why buy from Katanamart.co.uk?

  • Proven quality: sharpened blades, precise mounts, and reliable handling

  • Shipping from UK based warehouse: efficient logistics from UK-based facilities

  • Expert advice: support for selection, maintenance, and use in the dōjō

Selection note
Please refer to each product page for detailed information on delivery times, blade construction, and mounting details (e.g. steel type, heat treatment, tsuka length, ito/sageo, tsuba).

NAMI 18TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION XL NAMI 18TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION XL 2
Superior Katana Swords – Handcrafted Shinken Special Editions

Nami Katana Shinken | Sharp Hand-Forged Samurai Sword | Superior Special Edition

YNH59ALTD
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Pre-order - Delivery: OCTOBER 2026
£690.00
SUPERIOR SERIES – SPECIAL EDITIONThe Nami Katana Shinken combines a wave-themed koshirae with a sharp 1095 blade designed for a responsive feel. Japanese-made black silk, a genuine Gunome Chōji hamon and the metal wave kurikata are among the details that define this Superior Special Edition.SPECIAL FEATURES• Genuine black silk tsuka-ito made in Japan•...
Kamakiri | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS Kamakiri | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS 2
Superior Katana Swords – Handcrafted Shinken Special Editions

Kamakiri Katana Shinken | Sharp Hand-Forged Samurai Sword | Superior Special Edition

YNH SWORDS
YNH50ALTD
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Pre-order - Delivery: OCTOBER 2026
£690.00
SUPERIOR SERIES – SPECIAL EDITIONThe Kamakiri Katana Shinken combines a praying-mantis inspired koshirae with a lively 1095 blade. Black-and-brown Japanese silk over white samegawa creates a striking handle, while the relatively light blade favours precise, responsive movement.SPECIAL FEATURES• Genuine black-and-brown silk tsuka-ito made in Japan• Genuine...
Sakai | Handmade Katana Sword | ED.18 YEARS Sakai | Handmade Katana Sword | ED.18 YEARS 2
Superior Katana Swords – Handcrafted Shinken Special Editions

Sakai Katana Shinken | Sharp Hand-Forged Samurai Sword | Superior Special Edition

YNH SWORDS
YNH35ALTD
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Pre-order - Delivery: MARCH 2027
£690.00
SUPERIOR SERIES – SPECIAL EDITIONThe Sakai Katana Shinken is deliberately restrained: green Japanese silk, dark lacquer and a responsive 1095 blade create a clean, balanced sword. This Superior Special Edition is aimed at those who prefer classic proportions and understated fittings over heavily decorated mounts.SPECIAL FEATURES• Genuine green silk...
Akechi | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS Akechi | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS 2
Superior Katana Swords – Handcrafted Shinken Special Editions

Akechi Katana Shinken | Sharp Shihōzume Samurai Sword | Superior Special Edition

YNH SWORDS
YNH133ALTD
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£990.00
SUPERIOR SERIES – SPECIAL EDITIONThe Akechi Katana Shinken is one of the most substantial swords in the collection. Its Shihōzume composite blade has no bohi, while black-and-gold Japanese silk over white samegawa creates one of the strongest visual contrasts in the Superior Special Editions.SPECIAL FEATURES• Genuine black-and-gold silk tsuka-ito made in...
Kimura | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS Kimura | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS 2
Superior Katana Swords – Handcrafted Shinken Special Editions

Kimura Katana Shinken | Sharp Hand-Forged Samurai Sword | Superior Special Edition

YNH SWORDS
YNH132ALTD
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Pre-order - Delivery: OCTOBER 2026
£690.00
SUPERIOR SERIES – SPECIAL EDITIONThe Kimura Katana Shinken is defined by elegant proportions inspired by late-Edo and Bakumatsu-era swords. A pronounced curvature, a 1095 blade with bohi and black Japanese silk give this Superior Special Edition a refined profile without sacrificing practical handling.SPECIAL FEATURES• Genuine black silk tsuka-ito made in...
Tombo | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS Tombo | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS 2
Superior Katana Swords – Handcrafted Shinken Special Editions

Tombo Katana Shinken | Sharp Hand-Forged Samurai Sword | Superior Special Edition

YNH SWORDS
YNH131ALTD
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Pre-order - Delivery: MARCH 2027
£690.00
SUPERIOR SERIES – SPECIAL EDITIONThe Tombo Katana Shinken pairs a responsive 1095 blade with a koshirae centred on the dragonfly. Brown Japanese silk softens the otherwise dark mounting, while the genuine hamon and carefully finished blade keep the focus firmly on function as well as appearance.SPECIAL FEATURES• Genuine brown silk tsuka-ito made in Japan•...
KAMEI | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS KAMEI | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS 2
Superior Katana Swords – Handcrafted Shinken Special Editions

Kamei Katana Shinken | Sharp Sōshū Kitae Samurai Sword | Superior Special Edition

YNH SWORDS
YNH232ALTD
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Pre-order - Delivery: OCTOBER 2026
£1,090.00
SUPERIOR SERIES – SPECIAL EDITIONThe Kamei Katana Shinken is built around a substantial, groove-free blade rather than a lightweight profile. Its folded Sōshū Kitae construction combines three carbon steels and gives this Superior Special Edition a notably solid, stable character in hand.SPECIAL FEATURES• Genuine black silk tsuka-ito made in Japan• Sōshū...
Fuji | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS Fuji | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS 2
Superior Katana Swords – Handcrafted Shinken Special Editions

Fuji Katana Shinken | Sharp Hand-Forged Samurai Sword | Superior Special Edition

YNH SWORDS
YNH235ALTD
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Pre-order - Delivery: MARCH 2027
£1,090.00
SUPERIOR SERIES – SPECIAL EDITIONThe Fuji Katana Shinken brings together an advanced Honsanmai Kitae blade and a refined mounting inspired by Mount Fuji. Genuine Japanese-made gold silk gives the handle a distinctive signature, while the layered blade construction places this model firmly at the technical end of the Superior range.SPECIAL FEATURES•...
ONI | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS ONI | Handmade Katana Sword | ED. 18 YEARS 2
Superior Katana Swords – Handcrafted Shinken Special Editions

Oni Katana Shinken | Sharp Hand-Forged Samurai Sword | Superior Special Edition

YNH SWORDS
YNH231ALTD
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Pre-order - Delivery: OCTOBER 2026
£1,090.00
SUPERIOR SERIES – SPECIAL EDITIONThe Oni Katana Shinken combines a sophisticated composite blade with a bold koshirae built around Oni, Hannya and Fūten imagery. This Superior Special Edition is intended for experienced practitioners and collectors who want serious construction together with a distinctive Japanese-inspired mounting.SPECIAL FEATURES•...
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