Antique Japanese Samurai swords and katanas are very collectible and highly sought after today.  Some are hand forged masterpieces while others are mass produced military issued swords.  The traditional Samurai sword features a long, (usually 36″) curved blade and the similar Katana features a blade of around 26″ long.  An even shorter sword, called the Wakizashi are also highly collectible.  Samurai, members of Japan’s warrior class, used these swords to show status.  The great quality of these weapons, the personal decorations on the handles (Menuki), and the painstaking care that each owner took to preserve their swords supports this idea.  Original scabbards, handle material, the quality of the steel are some factors when determining the value of rare Samurai swords and Katanas.  Check out my antique Netsuke page and Randall Made knives page as well.

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[Koduka] Japanese antique sword “ “ Samurai Katana Bushi
eBay
$408.94
[Koduka] Japanese antique sword “ “ Samurai Katana Bushi
Paul Chen High Quality Replica Katana 28 1/8" Blade
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$1,100.00
Paul Chen High Quality Replica Katana 28 1/8" Blade
Zatoichi Peasant Farmer Leather Hex Pattern Hiking Staff, Wabisabi Katana
eBay
$489.95
Zatoichi Peasant Farmer Leather Hex Pattern Hiking Staff, Wabisabi Katana
Dragon King Tatsumaki Katana, T10 Blade, Brown Ito / White Rayskin, Bronze Saya
eBay
$675.00
Dragon King Tatsumaki Katana, T10 Blade, Brown Ito / White Rayskin, Bronze Saya
Cold Steel Warrior Series Katana Samurai Sword with Ray Skin Handle, Black
eBay
$499.67
Cold Steel Warrior Series Katana Samurai Sword with Ray Skin Handle, Black
Gimei Katana in full Koshirae, Edo period antique, signed Inoue Shinkai
eBay
$1,120.00
Gimei Katana in full Koshirae, Edo period antique, signed Inoue Shinkai
Clay Tempered Hamon Katana, 1095 Blade Steel, Black Ito, White Rayskin, Blk Saya
eBay
$575.00
Clay Tempered Hamon Katana, 1095 Blade Steel, Black Ito, White Rayskin, Blk Saya
3 Pcs Set Japanese Katana Samurai Sword Wakizashi Tanto L6 Steel Clay Tempered
eBay
$466.88
3 Pcs Set Japanese Katana Samurai Sword Wakizashi Tanto L6 Steel Clay Tempered
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Cold Steel Mizutori Crane Katana 29.75" Blade & Lacquered Wood Scabbard - 88CKK
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$378.43 $824.99
Cold Steel Mizutori Crane Katana 29.75" Blade & Lacquered Wood Scabbard - 88CKK
Oni Katana by Paul Chen / Hanwei Samurai sword
eBay
$1,299.99
Oni Katana by Paul Chen / Hanwei Samurai sword
Original Wakizashi, Short Katana, Sword 1800-1900 period. Japan
eBay
$392.00
Original Wakizashi, Short Katana, Sword 1800-1900 period. Japan
Kill Bill-Bill Bride Budd 3Pcs Katana Samurai Sword Movie Replica
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$350.00
Kill Bill-Bill Bride Budd 3Pcs Katana Samurai Sword Movie Replica
Antique Japanese Tanto Short Koshirae SET w Case Samurai Katana Sword fromJapan
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$390.00
Antique Japanese Tanto Short Koshirae SET w Case Samurai Katana Sword fromJapan
Antique Japanese Tanto Short Koshirae SET w Case Tsuba Samurai Katana fromJapan
eBay
$390.00
Antique Japanese Tanto Short Koshirae SET w Case Tsuba Samurai Katana fromJapan
[Tsuba] Japanese antique sword “Pine and Residence “ Samurai Katana Bushi Japan
eBay
$384.36
[Tsuba] Japanese antique sword “Pine and Residence “ Samurai Katana Bushi Japan
*RARE SHINTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword World War 2 TANTO Shin Gunto NIHONTO
eBay
$364.00
*RARE SHINTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword World War 2 TANTO Shin Gunto NIHONTO
*GREAT TYPE 95* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NCO SHIN GUNTO Katana World War 2
eBay
$910.00
*GREAT TYPE 95* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NCO SHIN GUNTO Katana World War 2
Antique real Japanese Samurai long sword Katana signed Kanetsuna saku #296
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$1,250.00
Antique real Japanese Samurai long sword Katana signed Kanetsuna saku #296
Antique real Japanese Samurai sword Katana Wakizashi signed Fujiwara Jumyo #332
eBay
$690.00
Antique real Japanese Samurai sword Katana Wakizashi signed Fujiwara Jumyo #332
Antique real Japanese Samurai long sword Katana signed Jumyo #327
eBay
$1,090.00
Antique real Japanese Samurai long sword Katana signed Jumyo #327
Antique real Japanese Samurai sword Katana Wakizashi signed Sadamichi #341
eBay
$650.00
Antique real Japanese Samurai sword Katana Wakizashi signed Sadamichi #341
[Fuchi kashira] Japanese antique sword “春明法眼 Shunmei Hōgen“ Samurai Katana Japan
eBay
$402.23
[Fuchi kashira] Japanese antique sword “春明法眼 Shunmei Hōgen“ Samurai Katana Japan
[Tsuba] Japanese antique sword “若芝 (Wakashiba) “ Samurai Katana Bushi Japan JP
eBay
$402.23
[Tsuba] Japanese antique sword “若芝 (Wakashiba) “ Samurai Katana Bushi Japan JP
Samurai Katana, Battle Ready, Hand Forged, 1045 Carbon Steel, Damascus Blade
eBay
$436.99
Samurai Katana, Battle Ready, Hand Forged, 1045 Carbon Steel, Damascus Blade