SwordandAxe.com was originally started in 2000 as one of the first online suppliers of handmade swords and weapons. The original sword makers of Blackforest Armoury combined superb metal working techniques to produce the finest in forge built authentic swords.
Today, SwordandAxe still offers the finest fully functional and battle ready swords. Each of the swords we carry are made by some of these world-renowned Sword forgers:
SwordandAxe is proud to carry swords from many different eras, to include Medieval times, Japanese ancient history as well as the Civil War. But our specialty and most favorite of all hand crafted swords is the Japanese Katana, or Samurai Sword.
Probably the most infamous style of sword known to man, the Katana finds its roots in feudal Japan as the Sword of the Samurai. It quickly became the ultimate fighting weapon and those who saw it wielded were transfixed with awe. As contact between East and West became more frequent stories of the powerful Samurais and their beautifully crafted Katana assured them a place of legend in Western culture.
A legend which is still evident today by the many books, series and movies that center around the Samurai and in particular the Katana. From legend to reality as the spirit of the Samurai comes alive in your hand as you wield the Katana. The Katana is appropriate for any collection or modern Samurai.