Two Hand Practice Sword

Experience authentic medieval training with the Two Hand Practice Sword, a handcrafted wooden waster designed for durability and realism. Built to replicate the handling of historical two-handed swords, this practice weapon allows you to safely develop your grip, stance, and edge alignment without risking damage to live steel blades. Perfect for reenactors, fencing students, and historical martial artists, it provides the ideal balance of safety, tradition, and craftsmanship for full-contact training and drills.

The heritage of the wooden waster

For centuries, wooden practice swords—known as wasters—were essential tools for knights, soldiers, and students of the sword. They allowed warriors to spar, fence, and rehearse techniques without dulling or breaking their valuable steel weapons. Used widely from the 12th to 15th centuries, the waster became an indispensable part of European martial training. Beyond preserving real blades, these wooden trainers also reduced the risk of serious injury, making them a cornerstone of medieval swordsmanship instruction that continues to this day.

Handcrafted quality for serious training

Made by Windlass Steelcrafts, each practice sword is hand-crafted from fully seasoned, steamed beechwood for exceptional strength and balance. A contrasting wood guard and pommel complete the traditional look while providing additional reinforcement against impact. Strong enough for edge-to-edge contact, these swords are suitable for light to moderate sparring, reenactment, and stage work. While durable, wood can still break along the grain under extreme stress—just as the historical originals did. This timeless design represents the two-handed swords common across medieval Europe, giving today’s practitioners an authentic and functional link to the past.

Why choose this Two Hand Practice Sword: handcrafted from beechwood, traditional 12th–15th century design, strong enough for edge contact, and ideal for historical sword training and reenactment.