Stage swords are made to withstand heavier abuse than our historically accurate "battle ready" swords. They are forged with more robust blades for sword on sword fight choreography, theatrical duels and Western Martial Arts (WMA). They are forged like a historical piece but the blades are thicker with thicker edges and rounded tips for additional safety and durability. Sword fighting puts a lot of punishment on your blades and where these are not indestructible, their over-built construction will extend their life whether you are filming a fight scene, practising a martial art, participating in a medieval reenactment or choreographing an amazing stage production.