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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the outstanding customer service, appreciating the personalized and understanding approach. Consumers frequently describe the products as high-quality, well-made, and exceeding expectations, with orders often arriving quickly and in excellent condition. However, some customers also noted issues with product quality, such as damaged components or blades shattering during use. A few other people also felt that customer service was unhelpful when problems arose, stating that their concerns were dismissed or that they were expected to fix issues themselves.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

honestly the best experience I've had with a sword so far. David and Vali were super helpful picking out my custom katana & answered like... all my questions (and there were a lot lol). the sword I or... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found out about Swordis on Reddit. I reached out to them, and David responded in less than 10 minutes to my question. He even had a call with me to guide me through the custom katana builder, and af... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had bothing BUT positive action from David and Vali of Swordis! I was one of the customers who purchased the Shadow Dancer S5 hira zukuri which Matthew Jensen’s sword review questioned the blad... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came across Swordis after watching their YouTube video on sword steel types and thought I’d give them a try. Had a few questions about grip finishes and tang lengths, so I dropped them a message. Hear... See more


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  1. Collectibles Store

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Explore over 1200 replica swords across 140 categories from over 20 reputable brands at Swordis. Discover the perfect blade starting at just $30.


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4.5

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

30 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No room to complain

Custom hanbon forge Katana arrived sharp and exactly as specified exactly within the timeframe described, customer service responds in a timely manner always with an answer. Could not ask for a better service

11 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got a daisho from hanbon forge and it…

Got a daisho from hanbon forge and it arrived on time, was well packed, and just as described. Both the katana and wakizashi were well made, feels great, and the purchase was overall smooth and hassle-free. The same sword was $15 cheaper on Swordis than on HanBon Forge, even after using the discount

4 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome selections and speedy delivery

Awesome selections and speedy delivery! I enjoyed the experience of choosing the katana I wanted and completing the purchase, it was a seamless process. Customer service was also very efficient and responsive throughout the whole shipping process as there was a waiting period for the custom katana to be made. Upon arrival, the katana was packed very well and unboxing was a pleasure. First impressions did not fail and it was definitely worth splurging on.

3 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Quality and Service!

I recently purchased a katana from this site, and I am beyond impressed. The craftsmanship is outstanding — every detail feels precise and authentic. The blade is perfectly balanced, the handle is comfortable, and the overall finish is impeccable.

Customer service was equally excellent. The team was responsive, knowledgeable, and ensured that my order arrived quickly and safely.

I highly recommend this site to anyone looking for high-quality katana. Whether you are a collector, or simply an enthusiast, you won’t be disappointed!

17 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did extensive research before…

I did extensive research before purhcasing a custom katana using the builder on their website...it arrived fast and is better than expected. david was very responsive at keeping me up to date and communicative throughout the whole process. something you don’t usually get when buying directly from forges. I contacted ShadowDancer with some questions but they never got back to me and their shipping fee is $45, while Swordis offers free shipping.

9 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the katana I purchased

I love the katana I purchased. I did have an issue with the fittings initially but it was easily and quickly resolved. Customer service has been awesome to deal with. 5 stars for the company.

22 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One stop shop for every single blade of…

One stop shop for every single blade of practitioner could need. Prices seem almost too good to be true, but I have ordered multiple blades and they are above and beyond what I could’ve hoped for as as well as as the customer service is flawless. I will order from them again and again.

1 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly legit despite the too good…

Surprisingly legit despite the too good to be true prices. Customer service was very helpful and didn't try to upsell any swords. Vali genuinely listened to what I was looking for, my budget, and concerns. He took the time and effort to finally recommend a katana within my price range and I have been very happy with the quality and performance of it.

7 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Saved for months to be able to…

Saved for months to be able to customize and order a custom katana from their custom builder service. About a month before I was able to have enough money, they completely changed their system and made it impossible to customize your blade (things such as length, blade profile, what kind of bohi/fuller you want etc.

If you want these options now, you have to step up to their premium line which includes their higher end fittings and drives the prices way up. This is terrible for people like me that wanted a nicer blade and didn't care about the fittings (I make my own).

25 December 2025
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Reply from Swordis

Hey CJ,

We were a bit surprised by this review, so we wanted to clarify a recent change we made.

The ShadowDancer custom builder was split into two options: Lite and Pro. The Pro version is exactly the same as before the change, with the same features and the same prices.

The Lite version was created to be more affordable. We also reduced the prices of the fittings in this version to make customization more accessible.

In short, nothing was made more expensive; on the contrary, we introduced a more affordable option.

If the ShadowDancer version is still outside your budget, we also offer HanBon Forge, which is even more affordable. Again, our goal was to make the builder more accessible, not more expensive.

I hope this clears things up. If you’d like more information, our customer service team is always happy to help.

Thank you,
David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i highly recommend Swordis and their…

i highly recommend Swordis and their ShadowDancer line of products. I also suggest getting them through Swordis... their prices are better than SD website and their customer service is far superior. I had to chase SD for two weeks to get a refund for the mislabeled S7 blade

12 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found out about Swordis on Reddit

I found out about Swordis on Reddit. I reached out to them, and David responded in less than 10 minutes to my question. He even had a call with me to guide me through the custom katana builder, and after receiving the sword I can say it's one of a kind. I've tried to configure the same sword on HanBon Forge website and it end up being a bit more expensive than it costed me on Swordis, also there were a lot more options

29 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

honestly the best experience I've had…

honestly the best experience I've had with a sword so far. David and Vali were super helpful picking out my custom katana & answered like... all my questions (and there were a lot lol). the sword I ordered is taking over 3 months to make and they even offered installment payments without me asking. no hesitation ordering again from Swordis: def recommend to anyone looking for a proper sword

29 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First of all

First of all, impressed with the options available, easy navigation on the site but I have noticed that some swords don't turn up in specific categories that overlap. Checkout process was simple, it would be great to see more payment options like paypal, venmo, etc. I went with a Viking sword that looked intriguing and it shipped the next day, arriving quickly without issue. My experience has been flawless and I hope Swordis can keep this level of service. Thanks!

16 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unlike most companies that only reply…

Unlike most companies that only reply when I contact them through BBB, Swordis has been amazing at helping me locate my missing package, promising to refund out reship the katana I ordered if I choose to. Thankfully my sword arrived a few days later via USPS who had shipping delays due to bad weather. I hope that Swordis' service remains just as good once the company takes off.

15 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My package was stuck in customs for…

My package was stuck in customs for like 2 weeks?? and I didn't even know Swordis were the ones who told me before I even noticed anything. Like they're actually watching every order?? they even called USPS for me lol. never had a store do that before. Honestly I'm just getting all my swords from them now no question.

20 August 2025
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