Functional Swords
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Templar Warrior Sword
$144.85 Add to BagThe Templars are a well-known knightly order, about which there is much mystery and intrigue. This Templar Warrior Sword calls to mind their military-based actions, by putting a recreated Templar sword into the hands of an enthusiast.
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Roman Parazonium Gladius
$132.25 Add to BagTraditionally, the parazonium was a dagger, but in this variant, it is more like the traditional gladius. This Roman Parazonium Gladius echoes the later designs of the blade, featuring an ornate form that is symbolic of worth and virtue.
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Spanish Fluted Cup Rapier
$151.15 Add to BagRapiers came in all sorts of different hilt styles, many of them divided up by the regions they were favored in. This Spanish Fluted Cup Rapier leaves little question as to where its design originated, or where it was most popular.
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WW2 Army Officers Saber
$180.13 Add to BagThis WW2 Army Officer Saber combines the heraldic look of the lion with the equally potent symbolism of the sword to create a powerful weapon that embodies the notions of military might, leadership, and personal skill.
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Roman Fulham Gladius
$235.57 Add to BagThe gladius is the iconic sword of ancient Roman foot soldiers, and to this day it still inspires the feeling of bravery and victory that it did thousands of years ago. Now, you can evoke that same feeling with the Roman Fulham Gladius.
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3rd Century Roman Spatha
$200.29 Add to BagSimilar in design to the gladius, the spatha was a straight sword favored by Roman heavy infantry units. This 3rd Century Roman Spatha is an ornate sword, featuring straight edges that culminate into a vicious, angular point.
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Late Roman Sword
$207.85 Add to BagSimilar in design to the gladius, the spatha was a straight sword favored by Roman heavy infantry units. This Late Roman Sword is an ornate spatha design, featuring long, straight edges that culminate into a vicious, angular point.
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LaFontaine Sword of War
Original price was: $607.39.$493.41Current price is: $493.41. Add to BagDesigned by noted swordsman Luke LaFontaine and bearing his name, the high-quality LaFontaine Sword of War combines elements of a 16th century sword of war with a complex hilt longsword, resulting in a true masterpiece.
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Imperial Wakizashi
Original price was: $629.89.$503.91Current price is: $503.91. Add to BagIn homage to the Japanese swords of old, the Imperial Wakizashihas been made using high quality, traditional materials for its fittings. The curved blade is made of hand polished carbon steel, making this ornate piece a functional weapon.
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Two Handed Great Sword
$571.95 Add to BagWhen you want reach and might for your sword, check out the Two Handed Great Sword. This ferocious sword will terrify your opponents when it is in your skilled hands.
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Viking Sword
Original price was: $440.89.$352.71Current price is: $352.71. Add to BagThe Viking Sword draws inspiration from the weapons of the 9th and 10th centuries. The long, wide blade is hand forged from high carbon steel and has a broad central fuller and two keen edges, perfect for hard slashes and chopping blows.
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Scimitar Sword by Cold Steel
Original price was: $416.14.$332.91Current price is: $332.91. Add to BagInspired by ancient Middle Eastern blades, the Scimitar Sword by Cold Steel is a handsome blade for collectors and modern warriors. The Persian sword features a wide, deep fuller and a curve that facilitates the devastating draw cut.
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Shamshir Sword
Original price was: $314.89.$251.91Current price is: $251.91. Add to BagThe inspiration for the Shamshir Sword originated in Persia and spread throughout the former Ottoman Empire and beyond into India and the Philippines. This strongly curved blade is made of modern, heat treated carbon steel.
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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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Heavy Duty Sword Cane
Original price was: $146.14.$116.91Current price is: $116.91. Add to BagThere are few weapons that can be put into action faster than our sword canes. Just give the handle firm tug and the blade will literally leap into your hand, making this Heavy Duty Sword Cane a great personal defense.
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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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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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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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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 BagUnlock your inner warrior with the Hand and a Half Sword, a perfect mix of beauty and strength that will empower you in battle. It’s more than just a weapon; it’s a bridge to the past.
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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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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.
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.