Rayskin provides a good, sturdy handle and grip, but it can be rough on bare hands. Swords have long metal blades used for thrusting or striking. These days, they are more often found as a wall decoration, as a collectors item, or worn as part of a reenactment ceremony. A katana is a Japanese sword with a curved, single-edged blade. It has a long grip to accommodate two hands. Check out our excellent prices on rayskin handle katana swords below.