Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

Talwar Sword
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By: Cold Steel

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

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Conan - The Sword of Valeria
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Valeria was more than a thief, more than a warr...

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Butterfly Swords
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By: Cold Steel

Prior to World War II, the Butterfly Sword was ...

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Kaeru (Frog) Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The life of a samurai wielding the Kaeru Katana...

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Chinese War Sword
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By: Cold Steel

There are few swords in the world that are more...

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Dragonfly Katana
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By: Cold Steel

The Dragonfly Katana embodies the elegance, pre...

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Wooden Roman Gladius
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Not only were wooden swords used by Gladiators ...

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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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Battle Ready Blacksword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The Battle Ready Blacksword is a weapon born of...

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Lion Dog Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The *Lion Dog Katana* is a powerful blend of tr...

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Military Dadao
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

This sword replicates a Dadao used by the Chine...

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Oakeshott Type XIV Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Powerful in the cut and deadly in the thrust, t...

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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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Tinker Long Sword - Sharp
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Tinker Pearce has developed these longswords to...

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Tinker Early Medieval Sword - Blunt Trainer
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Blunt Trainer Medieval Sword features nearl...

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Ronin Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most ce...

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Tori Katana Performance Series
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Tori folded katana is one of the most elega...

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Naval Cutlass
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Amidst the smoke and chaos of a Civil War naval...

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Antiqued Lowlander Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Wielded with untamed ferocity on many a Gaelic ...

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Lowlander Sword SALE
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Replicating a surviving museum piece the Lowlan...

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Practical Pro Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Practical Pro Katana is built as an economi...

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Musketeer Rapier
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

In honour of Alexandre Dumas and the timeless c...

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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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Two Hand Practice Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Wooden practice weapons are able to withstand r...

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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.