Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

Dragonfly Katana
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By: Cold Steel

The Dragonfly Katana embodies the elegance, pre...

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Tactical Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Based on the blade geometry and superb cutting ...

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12th C. Medieval Sword LAST
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By: Darksword Armory

Classified as type Xa or XI, this is one of the...

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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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Italian Long Sword
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By: Cold Steel

The era of the long sword spanned almost three ...

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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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Warrior Katana
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By: Cold Steel

The Japanese swords of the Emperor Series have ...

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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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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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Bamboo Mat Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Hanwei's Bamboo Mat Katana features a chu-kissa...

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Chinese Cutting Jian
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Designed by noted martial artist and teacher Sc...

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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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Iga Ninja-To
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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Henry V Sword LAST
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By: Darksword Armory

Henry V was King of England from 1413 until his...

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Tinker Great Sword of War
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Tinker Great Sword of War is designed and c...

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Ronin Katana SALE
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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Raptor Shobu Zukuri Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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Raptor Unokubi Zukuri Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Raptor Katana Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorant's N...

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

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

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Tinker Early Medieval Sword - Sharp
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Tinker Pearce has developed these single hand s...

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Celtic Sword
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Step into the age of heroes with the Hanwei Cel...

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Oni Katana - L6/Bainite
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Oni are mythical creatures from Japanese fo...

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Praying Mantis Katana - L6/Bainite
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Praying Mantis is a symbol of cunning and p...

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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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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.