The Kill Bill sword is the Hattori Hanzo katana the Bride carries in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. This fan-made replica is inspired by it: hand-forged in Damascus steel, built on a full tang and 105 cm long overall.
The Bride's Hattori Hanzo sword
In Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), the Bride, played by Uma Thurman, is a former member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. She travels to Okinawa to obtain a sword from Hattori Hanzo, a sushi chef and long-retired master swordsmith played by Sonny Chiba. After learning that her target is Bill, his former student, Hanzo makes his finest sword for her.
She carries it into the House of Blue Leaves, the restaurant where she faces O-Ren Ishii's elite squad, the Crazy 88. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 followed in 2004 and continues her story.
One detail collectors enjoy: the real Hattori Hanzo was a 16th-century samurai who served Tokugawa Ieyasu, not a swordsmith. Tarantino named the film's fictional smith after him. The full story is in our guide to the Hattori Hanzo katana.
The replica's blade is hand-forged from layered Damascus steel, which shows a rippling pattern along its 72 cm (28 in) length, and it is built on a full tang core. The handle is wrapped in black PU leather ito over genuine rayskin, finished with a matching PU leather sageo and a black, round openwork tsuba. It suits display, cosplay and collecting.
Sharpening: Sharpened or Not Sharpened (select variant)
Engraving: Optional, +$30 (select variant)
Made to Order
Every sword is made to order: 1 to 2 weeks on the forge, then 1 to 2 weeks to reach your door, so plan on 3 to 4 weeks in total. It goes through a quality check before it ships. Delivery is free in Canada and duties are included.
Questions about this replica
Is this Kill Bill sword a costume piece?
No. It is a Damascus steel katana built on a full tang and made to order, not a plastic prop. It is a fan-made replica inspired by the film.
What is the pattern on the blade?
The blade is hand-forged from layered Damascus steel. The layers show as a rippling pattern along the 72 cm (28 in) blade.
Is this Kill Bill katana the Bride's, Bill's or O-Ren's?
The Bride's. It is inspired by the Hattori Hanzo katana she carries, not by Bill's sword or O-Ren Ishii's.
Fan-made replica inspired by Kill Bill. Not officially licensed.
Sharpened or not sharpened?
On most models, sharpening is optional and costs the same: when both are offered, choose Sharpened or Not Sharpened above. A not-sharpened blade is the safer choice for display and cosplay.
Lifetime warranty
Your katana is guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects: the blade (steel, heat treatment, geometry) and the original mounting (tang, tsuba, handle, wrap, saya), with no time limit.
Not covered: normal wear, damage from inappropriate use (cutting hard targets, impacts, throwing), lack of maintenance, and modifications or sharpening outside our recommendations.
The warranty applies to the original purchaser. To make a claim, email contact@katana-canada.ca with photos and your order number. It adds to your legal rights, it never replaces them.
Delivery, customs & 30-day returns
Shipping
Free shipping on orders of $200 CAD or more. Below that, shipping costs are shown at checkout.
Returns and refunds
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return or an exchange. The item must be unused, in its original condition and packaging. We issue your refund the day we receive and check your return, to your original payment method. Damaged or incorrect item? Tell us within 7 days of delivery, with photos. Custom and engraved katanas are made for you: once preparation has started, they can no longer be cancelled or refunded. Full returns policy
Customs Fees
No customs fees for you to pay. If a carrier ever asks you for any, just contact us and we'll reimburse them.
Owning a katana in Canada
Katanas are not prohibited weapons under the Criminal Code: adults can own one without a permit or registration. The law looks at intent and use, so keep yours for display, collection or practice, and transport it wrapped and out of reach (in the trunk, for example). We sell to adults 18 and over only.
Disclaimer: Katana Canada and its owner disclaim all responsibility for any actions, errors, omissions, misuse, or consequences arising from the purchase or use of any products sold on this website or through our services. As such, Katana Canada and its owner cannot be held liable to any buyer, user, or third party for any damages (direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive) resulting from the purchase or use of any products.
The buyer or user assumes full responsibility for all risks associated with purchasing or using any of our products. By doing so, they accept complete accountability for the purchase and use of any items from our site. This includes, but is not limited to, any physical injuries, property damage, or harm to animals resulting from improper or irresponsible use.
Usage Notice: Our katanas are handcrafted replicas intended for responsible and lawful use only, such as martial arts training in dojo environments, cosplay, or private collections. They are not designed, promoted, or sold as weapons, and are not classified as weapons under Canadian law. Sharpened blades are for controlled practice or demonstration only, under expert supervision. Purchase is restricted to individuals aged 18 or older.
3 to 4 weeks
From the forge to your door
1
Ordered
Your confirmation arrives by email right away
2
At the forge
1 to 2 weeks, made to your order
3
Inspected
Blade, fittings and mounting checked
4
Shipped with tracking
Duties covered, nothing to pay at your door: 3 to 4 weeks in total
Your tracking number is emailed as soon as your katana ships. A question while you wait? Write to us, we answer within 24 to 48 h, Monday to Friday.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 187 reviews.
soon as i received it in the mail... i was skeptical at first not knowing it was gonna be the real deal, but this is real as much as it feels. loving it as it is my first Katana. saving up just to buy another! 6/5 would recommend if you are looking for quality made other than just for show!
I like it very much. Well done overall. It’s my first one. But as soon as I will know more and more about Katana, I will buy another one with Katana Canada as being a proud Canadian
Le katana est magnifique!!! Semble très bien construit et avec soin! La lame à de beaux détails! Bien emballé et bien protégé pour la livraison qui a été rapide. J'ai apprécié qu'on me partage les étapes de fabrication par email. Le katana est aiguisé, mais je n'ai pas réussi le test du papier. Néanmoin, je suis très heureux de mon achat! Je me répète, mais c'est une pièce magnifique!!!!!
Arrived faster than expected, appears to be well crafted with tight fittings. Could be a little sharper, so bought some water stones to put some more work into it. Just wish I knew more about the steel used in the forging process. Not sure if I need to be diligent with keeping the blade oiled or not to protect it from rusting?
Beautifully crafted, fantastic weight to it and the feeling of...POWER in my hand. Pity I can't find a suitable replica for Rebellion or the Devil Arm Sparda to complete my collection but still a Beaty of a blade
The Customer Service responded pretty fast to my inquiries so ill give them a 5 for that. The Sword feels very custom. I love how it turned out. It isn't as sharp i thought it would be though.
My Katana arrived promptly!! It was as beautiful as I hoped it would be. Extremely well crafted. I built my own and was not disappointed. I engraved our Japanese family name in Kanji and it came out beautifully.
This will be a treasured piece to hand down for generations.
So pleased with everything.
Thank you.
Excellent item, kinda accents the theme of a space in my office with the plants and samurai. Eventually I plan to add a small zen garden kit to accentuate the mental health efforts of my role.
Thank you!
I bought this set for my boyfriend as a birthday gift. Needless to say he was speechless and stoked. The craftsmanship, the detail and all together quality is insanely good. I got the cleaning kit and wall mount, 10/10 would recommend the stand.
Only comment is that is arrived with a small nick on the tip of the sheath, other than that it is impeccable.
Thank you to those who spent time and energy into these pieces, you are highly gifted!
Will likely buy again in the future!
Designing the katana was awesome. A lot of choices to make .Shipping was incredibly fast and the katana is amazing and beautiful. Only negative was that it wasn’t very sharp but I’m a professional sharpener so not a big deal. Overall 10 out of 10!
I got this as a gift for my husband and he loves it. There were so many choices to make it truly custom, it was a lot of fun going through them all. There was communication throughout every step of the process which was greatly appreciated since it takes weeks from start to finish. I have already recommended it to a friend.
Beauty piece of art and history. Very professional work. I'll be purchasing from this company again and I'll be recommending them to my friends.
Thanks for the great piece.
Very satisfied and happy with my order. The customizer allowed me to build the katana that was forged to my great satisfaction.... Perfect!! Thanks KATANA CANADA..... Job well done...
I'm very impressed with my new custom spring steel katana. Communication was also fantastic, thank you for answering all of my questions too! Wonderful customer service!
I love the Katana. A bit on the expensive side for what it really is but i can’t deny it looks amazing. It’s solid, looks really good and overall is a great item. I will attempt to sharpen it more in the futur because the blade was not sharpened enough to my liking. I recommend it. Mine took about 2 weeks to arrive from the day of the order.