Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

Honshu Single Handed Broadsword
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By: Honshu

The Honshu Single-Handed Broadsword represents ...

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14th Century Arming Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

This sword was reputedly found in a peat bog to...

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Windlass British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Saber
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Designed by Major-General John Gaspard Le March...

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Excalibur - The Sword of Power
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By: Legacy Arms

Few weapons in history—or legend—are as famous ...

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Kinryu Katana
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By: Dragon King

The Dragon King Kinryu Katana is more than a sw...

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Taikyu Katana
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By: Dragon King

Few symbols in Japanese culture are as inspirin...

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Kawanakajima Katana
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By: Dragon King

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

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Landsknecht Katzbalger Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Beginning in the 14th century, Swiss pikemen es...

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The Venetian Schiavona
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By: Deepeeka

The Venetian Schiavona stands among the most di...

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Comte de Nieuwerkerke Sword
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By: Deepeeka

The Comte de Nieuwerkerke Sword captures the re...

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Honshu Historical Claymore
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By: Honshu

The Honshu Historic Claymore Sword is an except...

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English Mortuary Hilt Backsword
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By: Cold Steel

Inspired by surviving 17th century English exam...

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Toyotomi Hideyoshi Katana LAST
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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Type XIIIa War Sword
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By: Kingston Arms

Based on Oakeshott's Type XIIIa specification t...

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Honshu Khopesh
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By: Honshu

The Honshu Khopesh is a reimagining of the Egyp...

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Honshu Gladiator Sword
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By: Honshu

United Cutlerys popular Honshu line offers slee...

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Sword of Baldur
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The Sword of Baldur honors the Norse god of lig...

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Honshu Spartan Practice Sword
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By: Honshu

Having a high quality and safe tool to practice...

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Taotie Jian Longsword
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By: Dragon King

Deep within Chinese mythology, the Taotie stand...

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Honshu Boshin Grosse Messer
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By: Honshu

The Honshu Boshin Grosse Messer Sword is an exc...

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APOC Dualist Butterfly Swords
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By: APOC

Its a monastic life living on the wasteland aft...

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Baika Tanto SALE
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By: Dragon King

The Baika Tanto by Dragon King immediately stan...

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Cutting Dao LAST
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Designed by noted martial artist and teacher Sc...

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I-Beam Longsword Trainer
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By: Kingston Arms

The I-Beam Longsword Trainer from Kingston Arms...

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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.