Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

Oni Katana - L6/Bainite
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Oni are mythical creatures from Japanese fo...

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Celtic Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Step into the age of heroes with the Hanwei Cel...

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Warrior Katana
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By: Cold Steel

The Japanese swords of the Emperor Series have ...

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Italian Long Sword
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By: Cold Steel

The era of the long sword spanned almost three ...

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1796 Light Cavalry Saber
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By: Cold Steel

This saber was widely used by the British and t...

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12th C. Medieval Sword LAST
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By: Darksword Armory

Classified as type Xa or XI, this is one of the...

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Tactical Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Based on the blade geometry and superb cutting ...

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Cawood Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The celebrated Cawood Sword, named after its di...

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Practical Bastard Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

By customer request Hanwei has produced the Pra...

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Iga Ninja-To
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The neighboring Kouga and Iga clans of feudal J...

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Practical Cup Hilt Rapier
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Fencing in the Renaissance style plays a promin...

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Bamboo Mat Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Hanwei's Bamboo Mat Katana features a chu-kissa...

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Warrior O-Katana
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Inspired by the timeless craftsmanship of tradi...

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Dragonfly Wakizashi
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By: Cold Steel

The Dragonfly Wakizashi draws inspiration from ...

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The Accolade Sword of the Knights Templar
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The Accolade Sword of the Knights Templar is a ...

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Kouga Ninja-To
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The neighboring Kouga and Iga clans of feudal J...

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Great Wave Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Great Wave Katana made by Paul Chen for Han...

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Bamboo Stick Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

In the late 19th century, Japan sought to move ...

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Chinese Cutting Jian
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Designed by noted martial artist and teacher Sc...

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Rhinelander Bastard Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Rhinelander Bastard sword, typical of late ...

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Hand Forged Dragon Katana
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This katana is forged for the beginner in a cla...

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Saracen Scimitar
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The deeply curved blade of the Scimitar recalls...

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Basket-Hilted Broadsword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The basket hilt sword was quite popular in Brit...

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Damascus Hand Forged Katana
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This hand forged katana will be noticed in your...

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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.