Functional Swords – Real Battle-Ready Blades

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

Miao Dao
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By: Dragon King

The Miao Dao sword, or “grain leaf sabre,” earn...

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British 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Also known as Sharpe’s Sword, and made famous b...

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Blackened Swept Hilt Rapier
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By: Kingston Arms

Our Renaissance style rapiers trace their origi...

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Signature Series Sword of Roven
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Introducing the Signature Series by Windlass! S...

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Signature Series Towton Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

Introducing the Signature Series by Windlass! S...

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Mukade Ni Katana NEW
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By: Bugei

The Mukade Ni Katana marks the triumphant retur...

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Kungfu Jian Sword
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By: Dragon King

For martial artists seeking more than a flimsy ...

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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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Hunting Sword
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By: Cold Steel

The hunting sword or Hanger is an iconic short ...

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Miao Dao - L6
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

The Miao Dao, the "grain leaf" sabre, receives ...

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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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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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Persian Scimitar
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By: Cold Steel

Across the vast and ancient lands of the Persia...

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European Swept Hilt Rapier
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By: Kingston Arms

The Kingston Arms Renaissance Rapier brings to ...

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French Napoleonic 1801 Cuirassier Sword
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By: Windlass Steelcrafts

The French Model 1801 Cuirassier’s Sword was th...

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American Revolutionary War Hanger
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By: Kingston Arms

The American Revolutionary War Hanger from King...

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Baika Tanto
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By: Dragon King

From the creative mind of Frenchie Jin, CAS pro...

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Honshu Broadsword
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By: Honshu

The Honshu Broadsword represents a modern spin ...

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Lotus Citadel Katana
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By: Citadel

The Lotus Citadel Katana is crafted in the same...

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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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Toyotomi Hideyoshi Katana
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By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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

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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 Historical Claymore
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By: Honshu

The Honshu Historic Claymore Sword is an except...

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Shi Katana
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By: Dragon King

There is no subtle way to describe the lethalit...

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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.