Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

Kawanakajima Katana
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By: Dragon King

The Kawanakajima Katana is a tribute to one of ...

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Price (CAD): $2,108.99 CAD view listing...
English Back Sword
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By: Cold Steel

We are proud to add our interpretation of a 17t...

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Honshu Practice Gross Messer
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By: Honshu

The Honshu Boshin Practice Grosse Messer Sword ...

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Price (CAD): $70.99 CAD view listing...
Hungarian Saber
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By: Cold Steel

Hungary by virtue of its position on the world ...

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Toyotomi Hideyoshi Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Toyotomi Hideyoshi, born Hiyoshimaru in 1536, r...

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Price (CAD): $1,218.99 CAD view listing...
1881 Shashka Saber
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The unique Shashka (or Shashqua) cavalry saber ...

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Training Saber
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By: Cold Steel

A pair of much-used and worn "Hutton Style" mil...

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Bamboo Citadel Katana
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By: Citadel

The Citadel Bamboo Katana represents the pinnac...

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I-Beam Longsword Trainer
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By: Kingston Arms

Angus Trim developed this style of HEMA trainin...

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Synthetic Basket Hilt Sparring Sword
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This latest addition to the Red Dragon Armoury ...

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Sparring Jian
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Traditionally Chinese Martial Artists have used...

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Cinquedea Sword
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By: Cold Steel

The Cinquedea [Ching-kwi-dey-uh] has held a lon...

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Tourney Arming Sword
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By: Kingston Arms

The Tourney Series Medieval Sparring Sword fro...

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Price (CAD): $386.99 CAD view listing...
Small Sword
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By: Cold Steel

Toward the end of the 17th century, a sophistic...

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Ashdown Viking Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The Ashdown Viking Sword commemorates one of th...

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Price (CAD): $496.99 CAD view listing...
Fencing Side Sword - Blunt
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By: Kingston Arms

The renowned Fencing Side Sword is back, now re...

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Price (CAD): $396.99 CAD view listing...
Takeda Shingen Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

A legend of many names, the Tiger of Kai, Shina...

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Forged Samurai Tanto
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The tanto was the shortest blade in the Samurai...

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Classic Bastard Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The Classic Bastard Sword embodies the strength...

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Price (CAD): $461.99 CAD view listing...
Model 1850 Union Staff & Field Officer's Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Explore the historical craftsmanship of this su...

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Price (CAD): $283.99 CAD view listing...
Chinese Sword Machete
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By: Cold Steel

Cold Steels historically inspired sword / mache...

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MAA Hand and a Half Sword
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By: Cold Steel

The Man at Arms was a stalwart and dependable f...

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Price (CAD): $336.99 CAD view listing...
Hana Katana
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By: Dragon King

Sometimes true sophistication lies in restraint...

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Polypropylene Tai Chi Sword
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The Polypropylene Tai Chi Sword offers the auth...

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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.