Young Brunette Girl With A Japanese Katana Sword Reveals In The Traditional Washitsu Room With Tatami Flooring

Mass produced swords including iaitō and shinken in the shape of katana are available from many countries with China dominating the market, these types or swords are sometimes called "replicas". These mass produced swords are made with a wide variety of steels and methods. People buy these swords for many purposes including martial arts practice, home defense and for historical re-enactments. The quality of these swords can vary considerably.
Description
The katana is generally defined as the standard size moderately curved (as opposed to the older "tachi" style featuring more curvature) Japanese sword with a blade length greater than 60 cm (23½ inches).