Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

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Trondheim Viking Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Trondheim Sword is a masterful reproduction...

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Torino Rapier
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Step into the shoes of a 17th-century Italian d...

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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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Bone Grip Rapier
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

This Swept-Hilt Rapier from Hanwei features cl...

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Albrecht II Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Replicated from a sword thought to be that of A...

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Price (CAD): $491.99 CAD view listing...
Highland Claymore
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Mainstay of the Highland warriors of the late 1...

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Antiqued Claymore
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Mainstay of the Highland warriors of the late 1...

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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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Antiqued Mortuary Hilt Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Replicated from an original in the collection o...

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Price (CAD): $656.99 CAD view listing...
Basket Hilt Broadsword - Antiqued
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Although basket-hilted swords were used across ...

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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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Ulfberht Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

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

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Wooden Long Sword
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The Wooden Long Sword is a classic training wea...

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Wooden Single Hand Sword
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The Wooden Single Hand Sword is a traditional p...

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Price (CAD): $35.99 CAD view listing...
Practical Plus Tanto
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Practical Plus Tanto is designed to complem...

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Price (CAD): $315.99 CAD view listing...
Practical Hand and a Half Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Practical Hand and a Half Sword is based on...

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Practical Tanto
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Practical Tanto gives the martial artist th...

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Wind & Thunder Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Katana of the Wind and Thunder set by Paul ...

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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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Golden Oriole Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

It has been said that in simplicity lies great ...

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Classic Hoplite Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The Hoplite was the backbone of the ancient Gre...

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Tiger Tanto
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Tiger Tanto has a hand-forged and folded AS...

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One Hand Practice Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Step into the tradition of medieval swordsmansh...

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Practical Plus Wakizashi
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Made as a companion piece for our Practical Plu...

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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.