Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

Qing Dynasty Broadsword
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The Chinese Broadsword, or Dao, is a weapon whi...

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Cinquedea Sword
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By: Cold Steel

The Cinquedea [Ching-kwi-dey-uh] has held a lon...

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Celestial Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The celestial bodies pull at the waters edge an...

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Honshu Spartan Sword
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By: Honshu

The Spartan Sword is an exceptional addition to...

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Heavy Cavalry Saber
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The model m1840 Cavalry Saber was adopted by th...

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German Long Sword
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By: Cold Steel

Cold Steels German Longsword is a high-end, hig...

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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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1881 Shashka Saber
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The unique Shashka (or Shashqua) cavalry saber ...

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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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Bamboo Katana SALE
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By: Bugei

At Bugei we reach into history to design blades...

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Synthetic Basket Hilt Sparring Sword
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This latest addition to the Red Dragon Armoury ...

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Roman Maintz Gladius Sword
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By: Legacy Arms

The Roman Maintz Gladius Sword represents one o...

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I-Beam Longsword Trainer
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By: Kingston Arms

Angus Trim developed this style of HEMA trainin...

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Cutting Dao
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Designed by noted martial artist and teacher Sc...

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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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Taikyu Katana
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By: Dragon King

Few symbols in Japanese culture are as inspirin...

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Shamshir
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By: Cold Steel

The Cold Steel Shamshir's expertly heat treated...

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English Back Sword
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By: Cold Steel

We are proud to add our interpretation of a 17t...

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British Light Cavalry Sword
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By: Deepeeka

One of the most famous British light cavalry sw...

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Honshu Historic Forge Viking Sword
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By: Honshu

Wield the might of the Viking age with the Hons...

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Halfling Sword
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Halflings are typically characterized by their ...

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Spada Da Lato Side Sword
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By: Kingston Arms

The Side Sword was a military sword of the 16th...

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Honshu Single Handed Broadsword
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By: Honshu

The Honshu Single-Handed Broadsword represents ...

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Armourer's Katana
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By: Bugei

The Armourer’s Katana pays homage to one of Jap...

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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.