About Imperial Forge

Known for blades that, “want to cut,” Imperial Forge offers the modern martial artist swords that are a pleasure to wield while delivering in the dojo/cutting competitions. Crafted with traditional Japanese methods, blades are heat treated, providing a natural hamon and high quality finish on every sword.

Imperial Forge swords are hand crafted and intended for battle ready use, or “the way of the sword.” Blades in their Imperial Spring Steel Sword collection are hand forged from 1050 spring steel and individually heat treated, tempered, and polished by skilled craftsmen. Swords from their Imperial High Carbon Steel Collection are created using specially forged and tempered high carbon steel that exceeds competitors in regards to strength and cutting power. Finally, the Imperial Folded Sword collection uses specially forged and tempered, folded steel in a process that eliminates any imperfections in the makeup of the blade for maximum power and flexibility.

Keeping with Japanese traditions the Imperial Sword Collection is crafted using only traditional materials and fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel) are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of polished brass and each tsuka (handle) is covered in ray skin and tightly wrapped in the traditional cross over style ito (braid) with green cord.

Imperial Forge prides itself on its folded steel, handmade process and therefore does not produce the sheer number of weapons as some of its competitors. However, for the modern martial artists that use their swords, the blades are worth the wait. Finely crafted with a focus on traditional Japanese forging techniques to serve the modern warrior, Imperial Forge offers cutting-edge quality with timeless tradition.

 "e;I have been involved in the Japanese Sword Arts for many years and have personal experience with most of the mass produced swords from Europe , Asia , and Japan . I have also had the pleasure of training with and cutting with Japanese hand forged ancient as well as modern Katanas . The Imperial Sword Line offers the modern martial artist a sword that not only "e;feels"e; good in the hand , but "e;delivers"e; both in the dojo and in the cutting circle . Fit and finish are excellent , with a blade that just "e;wants to cut"e; I recomend the Imperial Line of Swords to all my students and to all those of you interested in this truely timeless art ."e;

                                            -- Gary F. Hall, Kaicho, Canada Roshukai