--- product_id: 6163464 title: "Shikoto Hand Forged Katana Damascus Sword" brand: "united" price: "€ 19.98" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6163464-shikoto-hand-forged-katana-damascus-sword store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Shikoto Hand Forged Katana Damascus Sword **Brand:** united **Price:** € 19.98 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shikoto Hand Forged Katana Damascus Sword by united - **How much does it cost?** € 19.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6163464-shikoto-hand-forged-katana-damascus-sword) ## Best For - united enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted united brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: Not bad, not great - This was my first real sword. While the sword looks good and seems sturdy I wasn't as blown away by this as other posters. It wasn't razor sharp like I would have like and construction is good not great. Although for the price and as a first sword it works nicely. Review: The blade was very nice on mine - Just picked this sword up, it's my second katana and 5th sword overall. The blade was very nice on mine, no rust and very straight, edge is also good. Out of the box it can cut paper, but not super cleanly - sharp enough for most cutting, but you may want to sharpen it a bit more if you are a serious cutter. Fittings were all tight, no rattle or anything loose on it. After cleaning and oiling the blade, the damascus-pattern really shows up beautifully, and it does go to the edge of the blade, so I believe it is good steel, not just acid etching. My only real issue is the pegs in the handle weren't really straight on mine, so I haven't been able to remove the handle to verify the tang. The pegs are fine the way they are right now, just a bit tricky to remove. The leather wrap is well done, no issues there. The leather does give it a larger handle grip, so watch out for that. The handle feels large compared to my other katana's cotton-wrapped handle. This katana is also light, it moves very fast. My other katana (the other one I have is also a cutting katana, in the $500 range) feels more solid overall, but I think that's also due to my other one being heavier and having a thicker blade overall. Bottom line, I think this is a great katana for the price, and it really is beautiful. It looks great in or out of the saya. This is my first sword from United Cutlery, so I was pretty nervous about what I would end up with, but happy with the result. One note, the katana is shipped with only the katana and saya. It does not come with a cleaning kit, so make sure you have stuff already to clean it with. It will need to be well cleaned soon as you get it. Personally, I use Kleenix tissues (no lotion kind!), 99% alcohol (gets the old oil off the blade nicely), and then oil it (gun oil or sewing machine oil). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001G7N3Q4 | | Blade Material | Wood | | Blade Material Type | Wood | | Brand | UNITED | | Brand Name | UNITED | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Wood | | Manufacturer | United | | Manufacturer Part Number | UC2576 | | Product Style | Leather Wrap | | Style | Leather Wrap | | UPC | 760729257603 | ## Product Details - **Blade Material:** Wood - **Brand:** UNITED - **Hand Orientation:** Ambidextrous - **Handle Material:** Wood - **Style:** Leather Wrap ## Images ![Shikoto Hand Forged Katana Damascus Sword - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715EevpBBSL.jpg) ![Shikoto Hand Forged Katana Damascus Sword - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zQRVcRhNL.jpg) ![Shikoto Hand Forged Katana Damascus Sword - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71B0UI4EbUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad, not great *by O***A on May 29, 2014* This was my first real sword. While the sword looks good and seems sturdy I wasn't as blown away by this as other posters. It wasn't razor sharp like I would have like and construction is good not great. Although for the price and as a first sword it works nicely. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The blade was very nice on mine *by N***H on January 28, 2016* Just picked this sword up, it's my second katana and 5th sword overall. The blade was very nice on mine, no rust and very straight, edge is also good. Out of the box it can cut paper, but not super cleanly - sharp enough for most cutting, but you may want to sharpen it a bit more if you are a serious cutter. Fittings were all tight, no rattle or anything loose on it. After cleaning and oiling the blade, the damascus-pattern really shows up beautifully, and it does go to the edge of the blade, so I believe it is good steel, not just acid etching. My only real issue is the pegs in the handle weren't really straight on mine, so I haven't been able to remove the handle to verify the tang. The pegs are fine the way they are right now, just a bit tricky to remove. The leather wrap is well done, no issues there. The leather does give it a larger handle grip, so watch out for that. The handle feels large compared to my other katana's cotton-wrapped handle. This katana is also light, it moves very fast. My other katana (the other one I have is also a cutting katana, in the $500 range) feels more solid overall, but I think that's also due to my other one being heavier and having a thicker blade overall. Bottom line, I think this is a great katana for the price, and it really is beautiful. It looks great in or out of the saya. This is my first sword from United Cutlery, so I was pretty nervous about what I would end up with, but happy with the result. One note, the katana is shipped with only the katana and saya. It does not come with a cleaning kit, so make sure you have stuff already to clean it with. It will need to be well cleaned soon as you get it. Personally, I use Kleenix tissues (no lotion kind!), 99% alcohol (gets the old oil off the blade nicely), and then oil it (gun oil or sewing machine oil). ### ⭐ junk steel *by A***R on June 8, 2016* made in china! worst amazon purchase to date. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6163464-shikoto-hand-forged-katana-damascus-sword](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6163464-shikoto-hand-forged-katana-damascus-sword) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*