YariNoHanzo

YariNoHanzo, specialist shop for katanas and Japanese martial arts

YariNoHanzo is an online retailer dedicated to the sale of katanas, Japanese-inspired samurai swords and equipment for the practice of martial arts. Its catalogue is aimed at active practitioners as well as instructors, dojos and collectors, and includes models for different levels of practice, collecting interests and budgets. The company ships worldwide and offers customer service via email and telephone.

Katana catalogue: shinken, iaito and custom swords

The main offering covers katanas in different types of steel, geometries, lengths, Bo-hi, Hamon and Koshirae configurations. The catalogue distinguishes between accessible training-oriented models and higher ranges such as Performance, Damascus, Special, Superior and limited editions. Product pages detail specifications such as weight, balance, blade construction and intended use to make comparison easier before purchase.

For those looking for an individual piece, the shop offers a custom katana builder that allows you to choose blade, fittings and finishes from the available options. It also offers ready-to-order custom katanas and selected swords produced on demand.

• Shinken: sharp steel-bladed katanas, intended for experienced practitioners and collectors, with variations in steel, geometry, heat treatment, weight, balance and fittings. Some sharp models are aimed at advanced practice and Tameshigiri.
• Iaito: unsharpened katanas for Iaido, Kata, Nukitsuke, Noto and regular technical practice, from beginner models to lightweight Performance and advanced Superior, with different blade lengths, weights, balances, Bo-hi and Koshirae.
• Tanto: Japanese-style knives with different blade shapes, steels and Koshirae configurations, including traditional designs, Aikuchi, Hamidashi, Osoraku Zukuri and other variants for training, display or collecting, in sharp or unsharpened versions depending on the model.
• Wakizashi and Daisho: Wakizashi sets, Katana and Wakizashi sets, Daisho and other Japanese sword configurations with different blade lengths, fittings and features.
• Shinobigatana and Ninjato: a specialised selection of ninja swords inspired by different traditions and schools associated with Ninjutsu, with metal and wooden training models.

Wooden training weapons and Budo equipment

The shop sells bokken and bokuto for Aikido, Kenjutsu, Iaido and other Japanese martial arts, with handmade models, different wood species and designs inspired by traditional Ryuha. The wooden training range also includes Jo, Bo, Hanbo, wooden tanto, wooden naginata, Yari, Suburito and other specialised equipment.

The catalogue is completed with traditional clothing and equipment: Iaido Gi, Hakama, Shitagi, Aikido Gi, Keikogi, Ninjutsu Gi, Shinobi Shozoku, Nobakama and Tabi, available as individual garments or complete sets for beginners, experienced practitioners, instructors and dojos.

Ninjutsu: clothing, weapons and traditional Ningu

YariNoHanzo has a specialised Ninjutsu catalogue that includes equipment, Shinobi clothing, bokken, Bo, Jo, Hanbo and traditionally inspired Ningu for different training disciplines. Subject to availability, it also offers items such as Kusari Fundo, Kusarigama, Kyoketsu Shoge, Shuriken, Kunai and other specialised products.

Accessories, maintenance and sword care

The shop offers accessories to maintain, transport and display swords: cleaning kits, Saya, Sageo, Tsuka-Ito, Tsuba, katana bags, Bukuro and Katana Kake. This means customers can find both the sword and the items needed for its maintenance, storage, transport, display and customisation.

Services and shopping experience

Among its standout services, the company offers gifts with every order, discounts of up to 10% and a selection of free gifts with every purchase. Shipping is worldwide via insured express courier, with 24 to 48-hour transit where applicable, and shipping is free in Europe. The shop also maintains a blog with articles on samurai swords, Ninjutsu and martial arts, and has a dojo programme.

The company presents itself as a benchmark in the sector with more than 19 years of dedication and a special anniversary edition shinken katana commemorating 18 years of history. Its catalogue is organised by martial arts styles such as Aikido, Iaido, Ninjutsu and Karate, and also by product categories such as handmade katanas, handmade bokken, uniforms and handmade equipment.

Location and contact

Phone: +39 339 4686928 · Email: customerservice@yarinohanzo.com