Samurai Swords

The Samurai were the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan who, as opposed to the Bushi class combat personnel, followed the Daimyo who were the most powerful Japanese rulers from the 12th to 19th century. The Samurai have a long and varied history of development, through barbarian mercenary status in the beginnings of the Heian Period (794-1185), to aristocracy as powerful nobility in the Kamakura Period (1185-1392) to impoverishment toward the end of the Edo period (1603-1867). The Samurai are one of history's most intriguing and exciting Classes and today, the lure of this fascinating culture endures through multitudes of dedicated students of the Martial Arts, through Hollywood, and through the inspired imaginations of prestigious collectors, and museum collections of Samurai swords worldwide.

The Samurai used many weapons and many variations throughout their reign, but today, Samurai swords are generally considered to be the daito (long sword or backsword) and shoto (short sword) together making up the daisho. One of the most popular swords for sale today, the Japanese katana, is a version of the longsword designed for cutting in open combat. The wakizashi is considered the companion of the katana in the daisho, and the tanto, although many consider it a "short wakizashi", differs from both the katana and wakizashi as it was designed primarily for thrusting maneuvers.

Top Samurai Swords For Sale

Swords Of The East is proud to offer the following modern swords for sale that represent our most popular Japanese swords by sale volume. These traditionally made, authentic Samurai swords are the most requested and most frequently purchased swords for sale by SwordsOfTheEast.com!  Popular swords are usually popular for a reason...great prices, great performance and great value, so give these authentic Japanese swords your careful consideration. For more information about any of these Samurai swords for sale, see our manufacturer's pages through the About Swords link above. And don't forget to take advantage of our $10 Price Beating Guarantee to make sure you pay the lowest price possible for the blade you need!