Hand & A Half Training Sword

For serious students who want to bridge the gap between drills and real cutting work, this hand and a half training sword gives you the size, balance and heft of a live blade while keeping safety first. Built for kata, partner drills and flow sparring, it feels like the real thing in the hand so timing, distance and edge alignment transfer directly to sharp steel. If you plan to handle a razor blade someday, train with something that moves and responds like one now.

A concise history of training swords

Training with blunt practice blades is as old as organized martial practice. Roman gladiators and legionaries used dull wooden swords to learn timing and footwork. In Japan the bokken became the samurai’s essential practice tool for mastering cuts and kata without a sharpened edge. Modern makers solved the durability problems of wood by introducing synthetic practice swords that resist cracking and weather while keeping realistic weight and balance. The Hand & A Half Training Sword follows that long tradition with a design tuned for contemporary training.

Product details and why this one works

This training sword is molded from the heaviest grade polypropylene available to closely duplicate the length, profile and handling of a hand and a half sword. It delivers remarkable stiffness and outstanding impact resistance while avoiding the splintering and rot that plague wooden trainers. The blade profile includes a defined ridge and a realistic tapered point feel so you can practice edge alignment and draw techniques. The grip is designed for two handed work without being bulky so you can practice single handed, handed and a half, and transition drills easily. Ideal for dojo use, outdoor practice and demonstrations, it is low maintenance and virtually impervious to moisture and temperature. For exact dimensions, available sizes and official specs see the product specification block on this page.

Why pick this training sword: realistic feel, weatherproof construction, durable for partner drills, safe for controlled contact training, and affordable for schools and individuals.