The 1045 carbon steel is our most affordable line of live katanas. It is a great light cutter for dojos and an excellent backyard cutter for everything from pool noodles to melons, to water bottles on regular basis day after day. The 1045 Carbon steel is slightly softer than our 9260 and 1060 live blades, but still able to handle occassional tatami omote.

The most amazing thing about this line of swords is the price. For those looking for a light cutter and doesn't want to spend bucks, this line of swords can't be beat. Perfect for those looking for a great display sword that can be used for occassional light cutting.

"Ichi Maru" - Second Generation - With Fuller (bo-hi) Sale Price: $149.99 Regular Price: $279.99 In Stock Now! The Ichi Maru katana is our most affordable live blade. It is constructed of a through hardened 1045 carbon monosteel. The second generation Ichi Maru has improved blade geometry as well a cleaner, more attractive fitting and tsuba as well as two mekugi. This hand forged, hand sharpened, and hand polished blade is unbeatable in value.

Type 21 Katana - "Ranko" - With Fuller (bo-hi) Sale Price: $149.99 Regular Price: $279.99 In Stock Now! The "Ranko" katana is a varient of our most affordable live blade (Ichi Maru). It is constructed of a through hardened 1045 carbon monosteel with an improved blade geometry as well a cleaner, more attractive fitting and steel tsuba as well as two mekugi. This hand forged, hand sharpened, and hand polished blade is unbeatable in value.

Type 7 Wakizashi - Musha SALE PRICE: $149.99 Regular Price: $249.99 IN STOCK NOW!!! (Free shipping in USA!) Our Type 7 wakizashi employs a through hardened 1045 carbon monosteel construction. This is our first production wakizashi cutter that is fully sharpened for cutting practices. The standard type 7 has a 6.5" tsuka (grip).