Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

Hand-forged carbon steel swords made for cutting practice, stage combat, and martial arts.

Sparring Jian
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Traditionally Chinese Martial Artists have used...

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Falcata
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Feared by Rome and admired for its devastating ...

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Shinto Katana
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Shinto is the ancient faith of the Japanese peo...

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Stiklestad Viking Sword
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In the year 1030 AD, the Battle of Stiklestad b...

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1860 Light Cavalry Saber
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber was one of the m...

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Banshee Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Bred in the jungles of Asia, our Banshee sword ...

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Ox Tail Dao Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Ox-Tail Dao, often referred to as the Kung ...

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Practical Plus Tanto
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Practical Plus Tanto is designed to complem...

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Golden Oriole Wakizashi
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

During the Muromachi period (1568-1603), the in...

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Practical Tanto
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The Practical Tanto gives the martial artist th...

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Scimitar (Shamshir)
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The scimitar, historically known as a shamshir,...

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Basket Hilt Broadsword - Antiqued
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Although basket-hilted swords were used across ...

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Ulfberht Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

An old legend has it that a Nordic smith named ...

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Wood Grip Rapier
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

This Swept-Hilt Rapier features classical lines...

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Tiger Elite Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Tiger Elite Katana features a hand forged a...

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Pirate Hanger Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

There’s a change in the winds, says I… and no p...

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Antiqued Mortuary Hilt Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Replicated from an original in the collection o...

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Practical Mortuary Hilt Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Practical Mortuary Hilt Sword is built for ...

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Raptor Unokubi Zukuri Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Raptor Katana Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorant's N...

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Raptor Shobu Zukuri Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Raptor series, our new line of cutting kata...

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Tinker Bastard Sword - Sharp
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Tinker Pearce has developed these Bastard Sword...

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Practical Katana Performance Series
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the f...

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Practical Norman Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

An important addition to our European practical...

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Practical Shinobi Ninjato
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

In the shadowed alleys and serene temples of fe...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Most of our functional swords come sharpened or have a sharpening service available and are fully capable of cutting sword targets such as tatami mats, bottles, or pool noodles. Some models can also be ordered unsharpened for safe martial arts practice or display.

Most functional swords are made from high-carbon steels such as 5160, 1060, or numerous 10xx carbon steels. These steels are heat-treated for the right balance of hardness and flexibility, allowing them to withstand the rigors of real cutting practice.

Yes, functional swords are legal to own in most areas across Canada and the United States. However, laws can vary by province or state, so it’s always best to check your local regulations regarding transport, public carry, and import restrictions.

A battle-ready sword (or functional sword) is forged from high-carbon steel with a full tang and properly heat-treated for strength. These are made for cutting and martial training. Decorative swords, by contrast, are made for display only and are not heat-treated or balanced for real use.

Yes, many functional swords can be used for stage combat when properly maintained and inspected before use. Always ensure that blunted or unsharpened versions are used, proper safety equipment is worn and you have received proper instruction for choreographed performances to maintain safety for all participants.