Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

Chinese Sword Machete
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By: Cold Steel

Cold Steels historically inspired sword / mache...

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

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Polypropylene Fantasy Sword
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Bring a touch of cinematic style to your traini...

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Talwar Sword
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By: Cold Steel

Here at Cold Steel, we have been fascinated wit...

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Gladius Machete
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By: Cold Steel

Derived from the sword used by Celtic tribes of...

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Training Gladius
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By: Cold Steel

For students who want practice that truly prepa...

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Hand & A Half Training Sword
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By: Cold Steel

For serious students who want to bridge the gap...

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Dragonfly Wakizashi
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By: Cold Steel

The Dragonfly Wakizashi draws inspiration from ...

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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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Cawood Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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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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Gross Messer Sword
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By: Cold Steel

Known throughout Germany as the "Big Knife", th...

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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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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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Kouga Ninja-To
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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Tactical Wakizashi
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The "Sidearm of the Samurai" gets a serious upd...

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Hutton Sabre
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

One of the rapidly growing arts within historic...

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Tinker Norman Sword - Sharp
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Tinker Norman sword with it's distinctive c...

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Revolutionary War Hanger
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The war hanger saw its greatest use from the la...

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Raptor Shinogi Zukuri Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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Tinker 9th Century Viking Sword - Sharp
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

While not a direct copy of any particular sword...

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Cromwell Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Oliver Cromwell (1599 1658) was a powerful fig...

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Antiqued Solingen Rapier
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

This "antiqued" Solingen Swept-Hilt Rapier feat...

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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.