Functional Swords
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Small Sword
Original price was: $539.89.$431.91Current price is: $431.91. Add to BagThe advantage of the sword point over the edge became increasingly evident by the end of the 16th century. The Small Sword is a rapier, with its thin profile and emphasized point, based on the popular choice in civilian self-defense.
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1796 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard
Original price was: $384.64.$307.71Current price is: $307.71. Add to BagThe 1796 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard is based on the weapon widely used by the British and their Prussian allies at the Battle of Waterloo. Its sharpened forward edge gives the blade ferocious cutting power.
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Man at Arms English Backsword
Original price was: $359.89.$287.91Current price is: $287.91. Add to BagA modern interpretation of the 17th century English mortuary hilt sword, the Man at Arms English Backsword is fast and lively in the hand and a sheer delight to use for training. The single-handed sword feels nimble and strong.
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Scottish Broadsword
Original price was: $416.14.$332.91Current price is: $332.91. Add to BagBased on the traditional weapon of the highland clansman that has sown fear into the hearts of Englishmen for centuries, the Scottish Broadsword has a long, two-edged blade and a distinctive basket hilt wrapped in blued steel wire.
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Polish Saber
Original price was: $395.89.$316.71Current price is: $316.71. Add to BagA high-performance sword for collectors and modern warriors, the Polish Saber was designed by blade smith Dave Baker from expertly heat-treated carbon steel. The fully sharpened, distal-tapered curved blade delivers exceptional cuts.
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1796 Light Cavalry Saber with Leather Scabbard
Original price was: $332.89.$266.31Current price is: $266.31. Add to BagThe 1796 Light Cavalry Saber with Leather Scabbard is based on a weapon widely used by the British and their Prussian allies under General Blucher in the Battle of Waterloo. A supreme cutting weapon, this sword was used up into the 20th century.
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Napoleon Saber
Original price was: $359.89.$287.91Current price is: $287.91. Add to BagNapoleons cavalry was the bane of the European battlefield. While his horses were second string, his swords were absolutely first rate. The Napoleon Saber is a functional, battle-ready weapon based on these historical blades.
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Norman Sword by Cold Steel
Original price was: $449.89.$359.91Current price is: $359.91. Add to BagCold Steel is pleased to offer you the battle-ready version of the famous Norman sword. Like the original and replica trainer weapons studied, it offers a long wide blade with fully sharpened edges and a very useful point.
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Imperial Katana
Original price was: $742.39.$593.91Current price is: $593.91. Add to BagExpertly crafted, the Imperial Katana uses traditional materials for its fittings, and its blade is made of heat treated 1055 carbon steel and polished by hand. This iconic samurai sword is as beautiful as it is battle-ready.
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Man at Arms Italian Longsword by Cold Steel
Original price was: $323.89.$266.61Current price is: $266.61. Add to BagExemplifying the design of a medieval era Italian longsword, the Man at Arms Italian Longsword by Cold Steel features a long and slender blade which is exceptionally proficient in both slashing and thrusting style attacks.
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Italian Long Sword by Cold Steel
Original price was: $440.89.$352.71Current price is: $352.71. Add to BagModeled on the Italian concept of sword design, the blade and balance of the Italian Long Sword slightly favors thrusting attacks, however, its cutting edges are astonishingly effective too and can deliver downright ferocious blows.
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Man at Arms Hand and a Half Sword by Cold Steel
Original price was: $332.89.$266.31Current price is: $266.31. Add to BagAn incredible sword which is balanced for use with either one or two hands, the Man at Arms Hand and a Half Sword by Cold Steel employs the styling of a bastard sword and is exceptionally designed for unparalleled versatility in battle.
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Hand and a Half Sword
Original price was: $440.89.$352.71Current price is: $352.71. Add to BagYou would be hard pressed to find a more versatile or effective sword than this bastard sword. Known also as a Hand and a Half Sword, this weapon is the epitome of rugged design that is brutally effective yet effortless in its look.
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German Langes Messer
Original price was: $287.89.$230.31Current price is: $230.31. Add to BagDesigned by Luke LaFontaine and Dave Baker, the German Langes Messer is a stunning sword. This modern interpretation of the historical German Long Knife features a clip point blade that is fully sharpened along its primary edge.
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U.S. 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber
Original price was: $359.89.$287.91Current price is: $287.91. Add to BagAn expertly crafted reproduction of original American Civil War sabers, the U.S. 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber presents the traditional design with modern improvements, like its blade made of 1055 carbon steel with a hard spring temper.
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Man at Arms Grosse Messer by Cold Steel
Original price was: $337.39.$269.91Current price is: $269.91. Add to BagA spectacular weapon which replicates the styling seen in medieval era Germany, the Man at Arms Grosse Messer by Cold Steel is an enormous sword which is wieldable in either one or two hands and features a single razor sharp edge.
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Grosse Messer Sword
Original price was: $413.89.$331.11Current price is: $331.11. Add to BagThe Grosse Messer Swords heritage hails from central and northern Europe where, in days of old, noblemen and peasants alike relied on it to protect hearth and home from brigands, outlaws, and other characters of ill repute.
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Gim Sword
Original price was: $440.89.$352.71Current price is: $352.71. Add to BagDeveloped after years of studying the straight bladed swords of China, Cold Steel has created the battle-worthy Gim Sword for collectors and practitioners of Chinese Martial Arts, ideal for cutting, slashing, and even stabbing action.
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Cavalier Rapier
Original price was: $449.89.$359.91Current price is: $359.91. Add to BagA smaller, lighter, and faster version of the classic rapier, the Cavalier Rapier features a sharp, double-edged blade with a needle tip, allowing for more speed and agility. The dueling sword is crafted from 1055 carbon steel.
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Talwar Sword by Cold Steel
Original price was: $359.89.$287.91Current price is: $287.91. Add to BagThe culmination of years of extensive research on the most experienced Indian swordsmen of the past and the Pindari chief of old, Amir Khan, the Talwar Sword is expertly designed to be one of the best cutting swords ever.
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Thompson Saber
Original price was: $359.89.$287.91Current price is: $287.91. Add to BagA thoroughly modern fighting saber, the Thompson Saber is designed to be a superior battle sword for the contemporary martial artist. This functional saber thrusts well, while serving first and foremost as a cutting sword.
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Dragonfly Katana
Original price was: $719.89.$575.91Current price is: $575.91. Add to BagThicker, wider, and heavier than its feudal era inspiration, the Dragonfly Katana features gorgeous traditional style made with updated materials and techniques for the modern warrior. Its black iron furnishings bear a dragonfly motif.
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Chinese War Sword
Original price was: $503.89.$403.11Current price is: $403.11. Add to BagFew swords are more intimidating or more effective than the two handed Chinese War Sword. Its huge, wide blade will shear through near anything with ease, while its design allows a warrior with skill to wield it with surprising grace.
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1917 Hybrid Cutlass by Cold Steel
$299.95 Add to BagInspired by the 1904 Austrian Saber and the 1917 Cutlass (07-88CS), the 1917 Hybrid Cutlass by Cold Steel combines features from these magnificent weapons to produce a fierce design for the ultimate close quarters weapon.
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1917 Cutlass by Cold Steel
$289.95 Add to BagIn 1917, the US Navy decided to replace its Model 1860 cutlass which had been in service for 57 years. Cold Steels modern recreation of the 1917 Cutlass is as authentic as possible, modeled after an original copy in a personal collection.
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Colichemarde Sword
Original price was: $506.14.$404.91Current price is: $404.91. Add to BagTrue to form, our Colichemarde Sword mirrors the Renaissance original with its extra-long, wide forte that abruptly tapers down to an acute point. The hilt features a decorative yet functional shell guard complete with finger loops.
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Mizutori Crane Wakizashi
Original price was: $629.89.$503.91Current price is: $503.91. Add to BagA symbol of luck, longevity, loyalty, and strength, the crane remains a much-beloved creature in Japan. Decorated with a gorgeous crane motif, the Mizutori Crane Wakizashi serves as an impressive, high-performance blade.
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Mizutori Crane Katana
Original price was: $742.39.$593.91Current price is: $593.91. Add to BagA symbol of luck, longevity, loyalty, and strength, the crane remains a much-beloved creature in Japan. Decorated with a gorgeous crane motif, the Mizutori Crane Katana serves as an impressive, high-performance blade.
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Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier
Original price was: $629.89.$511.41Current price is: $511.41. Add to BagBeautifully polished and with a single, wide fuller at the forte, the Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier is a dueling weapon with perfect balance to its long, narrow blade. Its distinctive hilt is made of high quality stainless steel.
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Italian Cinquedea
Original price was: $292.39.$233.91Current price is: $233.91. Add to BagA popular Italian short sword during the Renaissance, the cinquedea name translates to Five Fingers, referencing the width of the blade near the guard. The Italian Cinquedea is made from expertly heat-treated high carbon steel.
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Warrior Wakizashi
Original price was: $458.89.$367.11Current price is: $367.11. Add to BagWearing a wakizashi and katana together was once the official mark of a samurai. Now you can enjoy the elegance of the traditional Japanese weapon alongside high performance innovation when you wield the Warrior Wakizashi.
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Warrior Katana
Original price was: $530.89.$424.71Current price is: $424.71. Add to BagMade of high performance steel, the Warrior Katana is a high quality weapon inspired and based on the iconic swords of ancient Japan. Heat treated and sharp, the handsome blade is perfect for training and perfecting cutting techniques.
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Butterfly Swords
Original price was: $436.39.$349.11Current price is: $349.11. Add to BagPrior to World War II, the Butterfly Sword was virtually unknown outside of southern China. This changed at the close of the 1940s, when the Communists took control of China, forcing many Kung Fu masters to flee the oppressive regime.
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Warrior Chisa Katana
Original price was: $521.89.$417.51Current price is: $417.51. Add to BagThe Warrior Chisa Katana, made of heat treated, high performance carbon steel, is a weapon fit for Samurai. Ideal for perfecting cutting techniques, this katana is inspired by and styled like the iconic blades of ancient Japan.
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Man at Arms Arming Sword
Original price was: $341.89.$273.51Current price is: $273.51. Add to BagInspired by the side arm of choice for many foot soldiers and journeyman warriors throughout history, the Man at Arms Arming Sword has a smaller and more agile design than many of the heavier swords on the medieval battlefield.
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Gold Lion Wakizashi
Original price was: $665.89.$532.71Current price is: $532.71. Add to BagMirroring the craftsmanship and materials of the Gold Lion Katana, our Gold Lion Wakizashi is an equally beautiful oriental blade. The functional wakizashi serves as an exquisite companion sword or stand-alone weapon in its own right.
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Gold Lion Katana
Original price was: $899.89.$719.91Current price is: $719.91. Add to BagA beautiful reproduction of the everyday sword of the samurai, the Gold Lion Katana comes in a significantly lighter design that makes it faster in the hand and more comfortable to wear all day when tucked into an Obi.
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Caledfwlch Sword
$350.00 Add to BagAccording to Arthurian legend, the sword Excalibur is lost forever, returned to the Lady of the Lake upon the death of the king. Unless, of course, another worthy of the weapon comes along. Test your mettle with the Caledfwlch Sword.
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The Ashdown Viking Sword
$350.00 Add to BagAlfred the Great, King of the Anglo-Saxons, fought many battles against the Vikings. The Ashdown Viking Sword is inspired by his greatest victory in the Battle of Edington. This medieval sword makes a wonderful reenactment weapon.
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Bastard Sword
$325.00 Add to BagBrought back by popular demand, the Bastard Sword is a Windlass Classic blade. This massive broad sword could have easily been used at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, cutting and slashing its way through the Tudor ranks.
Every battle ready sword available on Buying a Sword can be found here in the Functional Swords category. These combat weapons are crafted to be able to withstand the rigors of use, designed by renowned manufacturers like Tinker Pearce, Windlass, CAS Iberia, and Hanwei. Made from high carbon steel, many of these re-enactment swords are designed for historical accuracy, ensuring that they work equally well as collectibles and display weapons. These functional blades come in a range of styles inspired by various Cultures and Eras, including Scottish and Celtic, Roman, Greek, Viking, Medieval, Renaissance, Pirate, Civil War, Oriental, and others. Browse for a few moments, and you will see claymores, rapiers, broadswords, bastard swords, scimitars, sabers, cutlasses, shashkas, katana, hand and a half swords, and many, many more options to suit your needs.