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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Cinquedea Sword
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(3) (10)

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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Small Sword
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By: Cold Steel

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

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Fencing Side Sword - Blunt
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By: Kingston Arms

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

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Arming Sword
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By: Kingston Arms

The second sword in a series of performance ori...

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Sport Feder
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(2) (11)

By: Kingston Arms

The Kingston Arms Sport Feder is an answer to t...

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Katzbalger
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By: Kingston Arms

During the Renaissance, the arming sword worn b...

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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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Renaissance Side Sword
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By: Kingston Arms

The Renaissance Side Sword has returned, refine...

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

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Lotus Seed Katana
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By: Dragon King

A beautiful symbol of the circular journey of e...

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Lotus Seed Wakizashi
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By: Dragon King

A beautiful symbol of the circular journey of e...

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Chinese Sword Machete
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(1) (2)

By: Cold Steel

Cold Steels historically inspired sword / mache...

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MAA Hand and a Half Sword
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(2)

By: Cold Steel

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

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Shi Katana
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(3) (14)

By: Dragon King

There is no subtle way to describe the lethalit...

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Hand Forged Golden Tachi
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The Golden Tachi is a perfect starter sword for...

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Suontaka Viking Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

This is a reproduction of the original Suontaka...

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Wooden Roman Gladius
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Step back into the Roman arena with the Wooden ...

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Rhinelander Bastard Sword
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(1) (6)

By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Rhinelander Bastard sword, typical of late ...

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Cawood Sword
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(4) (3)

By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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Tactical Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

For buyers who want a tactical katana that stan...

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1796 Light Cavalry Saber
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(1) (1) (2)

By: Cold Steel

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

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Italian Long Sword
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(1) (2) (11)

By: Cold Steel

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

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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.