Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

Butterfly Swords
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By: Cold Steel

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

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Conan - The Father's Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Before Conan became a legendary warrior, he was...

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Conan - The Sword of Valeria
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

For collectors of legendary movie weapons, the ...

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Talwar Sword
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By: Cold Steel

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

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Gladius Machete
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By: Cold Steel

Derived from the sword used by Celtic tribes of...

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Training Gladius
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By: Cold Steel

For students who want practice that truly prepa...

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Chinese Broadsword - Polypropylene
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The Kung Fu Sword, or Chinese Broadsword, has b...

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Medieval Training Sword
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By: Cold Steel

For practitioners who plan to one day handle sh...

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Hand & A Half Training Sword
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By: Cold Steel

For serious students who want to bridge the gap...

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Wooden Roman Gladius
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Step back into the Roman arena with the Wooden ...

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Dragonfly Katana
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By: Cold Steel

The Dragonfly Katana embodies the elegance, pre...

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Dragonfly Wakizashi
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By: Cold Steel

The Dragonfly Wakizashi draws inspiration from ...

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Rhinelander Bastard Sword
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By: Kingston Arms

The Rhinelander Bastard Sword from Kingston Arm...

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Tactical Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

For buyers who want a tactical katana that stan...

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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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Lion Dog Katana LAST
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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Practical Bastard Sword LAST
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

By customer request Hanwei has produced the Pra...

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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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Tactical Wakizashi
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Tactical wakizashi buyers looking for a modern ...

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Ronin Katana LAST
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

Few stories in Japanese samurai history capture...

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

Tinker Pearce has developed these single hand s...

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Saracen Scimitar
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By: Legacy Arms

The Classic Scimitar by Legacy Arms captures th...

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Zatoichi Stick Sword
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The Zatoichi stick sword captures the quiet men...

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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.