Custom Made Katana by Hanbon Forge Reviews

4.7 Rating 184 Reviews

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Swordis, an online retail store, specializes in a wide array of swords, showcasing selections from some of the most esteemed brands in the industry. This emerging startup has expanded its scope by incorporating SwordEncyclopedia, a blog known for its extensive sword resources and recognized as a leading authority in this niche. Swordis' shop section offers an impressive range of over 1000 products in various categories. Their collection not only includes Japanese swords, Historical European Swords, and Military swords, but also extends to specialized items such as Technical knives, machetes, and a fascinating variety of fantasy swords and more. Featuring 19 distinguished brands, Swordis caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from historical enthusiasts to imaginative collectors.

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“The sword seemed to be high quality. I’m not an expert, but it was sharp enough for me, and I didn’t see any flaws.”

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Posted 9 months ago

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“Ordered this blade after watching a review of a similar Hanbon sword featuring the same polish and double bohi, but with different fittings. The blade immediately caught my attention. Ordering a custom sword through Swordis turned out to be a truly enjoyable and surprisingly easy experience. Their website makes it simple to choose exactly what you want — with clear, detailed photos of all fittings, tsuka-ito options, sageo colors, blade geometries, and saya finishes. It almost feels like ordering a pizza with your favorite toppings — in the best possible way. When placing my order, Swordis continuously updated me on how different customization options would affect production and delivery time. The estimated delivery date turned out to be perfectly accurate, and the communication throughout was excellent. The blade arrived very well packed, and Swordis notified me as soon as it was shipped. For the price range, this Hanbon blade is genuinely impressive. I ordered a slightly longer and beefier blade, but added a double bohi for both balance and aesthetics. The polish is beautifully done — clean lines, tight hada, and an overall look that feels refined and well-executed. Hanbon really feels like an underdog in this industry; their craftsmanship easily rivals brands in a higher price tier. One of Hanbon’s biggest strengths is the variety and quality of their fittings. The ones I received matched the product photos perfectly — crisp, well-cast, with a fine matte finish. The habaki fits flawlessly, with no gaps between blade and collar, and the blade seats in the saya securely without touching the wood. For the tsuka, I chose Japanese silk ito with hishigami. The wrap is tight, the samegawa is of decent quality, and the transitions between fuchi and kashira are smooth without bulky edges. My only minor complaint is that the ito color looked darker green in the pictures, but in real life it’s lighter — still excellent quality, just not the same tone. The saya is slightly bulkier than on some other brands, but the lacquer quality is much nicer — smooth, clean, and almost free of micro-scratches. The horn work at both koiguchi and kojiri is neatly finished. Overall, this has been a very satisfying purchase and absolutely worth the money. The entire experience with Swordis — from customization to delivery — was one of the easiest and most professional ordering processes I’ve had for a custom blade. Thank you to Swordis for a great experience.”

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Posted 9 months ago

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“Typically I don’t even leave reviews anywhere but hey, out of all swords I’ve ever owned, my custom Katana from Hanbon Forge is the absolute best I’ve ever had. I usually get cheap made Chinese Katanas from malls and what not they really don’t compare to what I got from this site. If you’re reading this, I can promise you, you won’t be dissatisfied or disappointed.”

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Posted 9 months ago

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“Their katana are amazing”

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Posted 9 months ago

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“So I bought a custom katana and I made everything the way I wanted it but the only think that I can complain about is that I played to have the sword be extra sharp and when I received the sword it was not sharp at all. The sword has an edge on about half of the blade the rest is just flat like someone took a file to it because it’s not sharp at all”

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Posted 9 months ago

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Posted 9 months ago

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“The sword is incredibly well-balanced, and moving it around feels super natural. However, I did notice that it is incredibly tight in the scabbard, making it a bit difficult to use for iaido.”

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Posted 9 months ago

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“Absolutely adore my custom piece by Hanbon Forge!!”

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Posted 9 months ago

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“This is my first custom katana from Hanbon forge and I am nothing but impressed! They went out of their way to send me photos of the katana once it was finished before shipping it to me. It's tough to say, but I think this is ( according to my personal preference) the nicest sword in my collection to date. The balance feels really good compared to other katana I've swung around. The premium saya is smooth and quite when drawing and sheathing the blade. The leather tsuka wrap feels so nice in my hand. Has decent grippy feeling to it. I really enjoyed using their custom katana builder on the swordis website. Lots of options. Got exactly what I wanted and it didn't break my bank account. I have not had a chance to cut any tatami with it yet, but am excited to when I find some time. I've already ordered a custom tanto from hanbon to match with this katana but with a folded and clay tempered blade. Cant wait to get it so I can display the two pieces together.”

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Posted 9 months ago