Both are 104 cm display swords, but they suit different rooms and people. Here is how wooden and LED anime katanas differ, and how to choose.
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Our anime katanas come in two kinds: hand-painted wooden katanas and LED katanas with a blade that lights up. Both are about 104 cm long, both are display pieces with non-sharp blades, and both cover characters from Demon Slayer, One Piece, Naruto and more. The difference is how they look in your room, and what you want them to do.
Wooden katanas: the classic display piece
- Build: a wood core with resin detailing and a hand-painted finish.
- Power: none needed. Hang it, stand it or carry it in a cosplay.
- Range: the widest choice of characters, from Tanjiro and Rengoku to Zoro's four swords, Sasuke, Kakashi and Ichigo.
- Best for: wall displays, collections of several swords, cosplay, and anyone who wants the sword to look like it does in the anime.
Browse the wooden katana collection.
LED katanas: the glowing centrepiece
- Build: a wood-core body with LEDs built into the blade.
- Power: USB Type-C. Plug it into an adapter or a power bank.
- Control: double-tap the touch sensor at the bottom to switch it on or off.
- Best for: gaming and streaming setups, dark rooms, and anyone who wants their sword to be the first thing people notice.
Browse the LED katana collection, from Rengoku and Tanjiro to Giyu, Zoro and Vergil.
How to choose
- Building a collection or a wall of swords? Start with wooden katanas: more characters, and they look right side by side.
- One statement piece for a setup? Go LED. It lights up the space behind a monitor or on a shelf.
- Buying a gift? Pick the character first, then the style. If the person streams or games, LED is the safer surprise.
- Cosplay? Wooden, since it needs no cable.
Displaying your katana
Both kinds sit well on our single, double and triple katana display stands, which fit most anime replica katanas. Keep LED katanas close to a socket or power bank, and keep any katana out of strong direct sunlight to protect the finish. Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.
