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Tameshigiri
Master the Art of Tameshigiri – Traditional Japanese Sword Cutting Practice
Tameshigiri (試斬), literally “test cutting,” is a time-honored practice in traditional Japanese swordsmanship, used to evaluate a katana’s sharpness and a swordsman’s cutting technique. Originating from the samurai era, tameshigiri is often performed using rolled tatami mats, bamboo, or other cutting targets to replicate realistic resistance.
In this collection, you’ll find training katana, battle-ready tameshigiri katana, tatami cutting mats, and tameshigiri stands, designed for practitioners of all skill levels. Whether you are honing your iai skills, studying koryu kenjutsu, or seeking a katana specifically forged for cutting performance, our selection combines traditional Japanese swordsmith craftsmanship with modern functionality for safe and effective practice.
Tameshigiri (試斬), literally “test cutting,” is a time-honored practice in traditional Japanese swordsmanship, used to evaluate a katana’s sharpness and a swordsman’s cutting technique. Originating from the samurai era, tameshigiri is often performed using rolled tatami mats, bamboo, or other cutting targets to replicate realistic resistance.
In this collection, you’ll find training katana, battle-ready tameshigiri katana, tatami cutting mats, and tameshigiri stands, designed for practitioners of all skill levels. Whether you are honing your iai skills, studying koryu kenjutsu, or seeking a katana specifically forged for cutting performance, our selection combines traditional Japanese swordsmith craftsmanship with modern functionality for safe and effective practice.
Tameshigiri is more than just cutting—it is a discipline that refines precision, control, and respect for the blade. Each katana in this collection is crafted to meet the demands of repeated tatami cutting while preserving traditional aesthetics.
Our tameshigiri mats and tatami cutting stands provide the ideal setup for practice, whether indoors in a dojo or in open-air training. We also offer training katana with sheath for safe transport and storage, as well as specialized blades optimized for different cutting targets.
From traditional samurai weapons to modern training swords, this series brings together the tools and accessories you need to immerse yourself in the authentic art of Japanese sword cutting.