swords

Any sword you pick up today is the latest result of an arms race that began in prehistoric times. When the first copper daggers were replaced by longer blades of bronze, new and better swords began to determine which nation succeeded and which failed. Swords progressed from bronze to iron, and from iron to steel, with each improvement carefully guarded until surpassed by some other smith with a better idea. It took thousands of years for human technology to advance far enough to create the two-handed broadsword and even longer to develop Damascus steel.

When rifles and pistols became the primary weapons of the world’s armies, the drive behind the evolution of the long blade ground to a stop. Today because of renewed interest in the ancient martial arts, the quality of sword blades again rivals the best of the old weapons. Modern materials are better than anything known in the heyday of the martial sword. Today’s best swords could actually be fit for a warrior king — and available at a reasonable price due to modern manufacturing methods.

Today’s swords come in all levels of quality, from pretty souvenirs to functional replicas and combat quality weapons. We even have swords that until recently existed only in dreams. Fantasy blades based on literary classics or modern computer games have now become art, sculpted in bronze and steel.

Some of Our Favorites

Cold Steel’s best work combines modern materials with old ideas and the Cold Steel Sword Cane with carbon fiber shaft is a fine example.

Hanwei Forge’s replica of this old Scottish Broadsword gets the details right and is far more than a wall hanging. It works.

Swords of Toledo created this excellent functional reproduction of Sir William Wallace’s Braveheart Claymore.

See All of Our Sword Reviews Below


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Hand Forged Roman Sword, Authentic Replica | Historical Gladius Gladiator Pompeii Reproduction

Fans of the Gladiator movie starring Russell Crowe will remember and admire this type of sword. Heavy but very efficient, the...
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Cold Steel Spartan Folding Knife, Greek Kopis | Hunting Recurve Locking Blade w/ Grivory Handle

Open the Cold Steel Spartan and you’ll probably say, “Wow! That’s a big knife!” All the details of this pocket clip...
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CAS Hanwei Scimitar, Collectible Display | Turkish Kilij Replica Arabian Sword

Scimitars like this CAS Hanwei version made the mounted cavalry of Arabia some of the most feared warriors of their day....
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Klingon Batleth, Star Trek Weapon Of Kahless | Traditional Bat’leth Fantasy Sword 48 Inch

The modern Bat’leth simplifies the ornate Sword of Kahless, the legendary Klingon hero who forged the first Bat’leth from a lock...
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Ryumon Shirasaya Wood Katana, Full Tang | Hand Forged Sword w/ Box & Cleaning Kit

Shirasaya swords like this natural Hand-Forged Katana from Ryumon provide only the basics and leave the finishing touches to the new...
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Musashi Miyamoto Double Sword Set | Samurai or Ninja Katana & Wakizashi w/ Scabbard

This high carbon stainless steel double sword set from Musashi takes a new approach to the two-sword fighting style of Musashi...
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Musashi Samurai Katana, Japanese Zetsutsin Replica | Miyamoto Handmade Sword w/ Throwing Knife

Loosely inspired by the dual-sword fighting methods of legendary swordsman Musashi Miyamoto of Japan, this modern 39-1/8-inch-long katana with hidden throwing...
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Double Dragon Evolution Fantasy Sword w/ Dagger | Ornamental Gothic Display Weapon & Plaque by General Edge

The Double Dragon Evolution Fantasy Sword from General Edge carries an unusual secret, but it’s the sword’s intricate design that really...
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Robert E Lee Rifle Sword CSA Replica | Civil War Sword Cane Enfield by United Cutlery

Made by United Cutlery, the Confederate States of America Rifle Sword honors the famous rebel General Robert E. Lee. The piece...
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Oriental Master Katana Jin Tachi by General Edge | Japanese Military Longsword Curved Replica w/ Sheath

The Jin Tachi Oriental Master Sword from General Edge matches some aspects of the traditional Japanese cavalry sword but adds an...
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Alexander Crateros Dragon Sword & Hidden Miniature by Marto | Fantasy Movie Replica 17 Inch w/ Wood Grain Sheath

This isn’t the full-sized version of the sword swung by Crateros in the film Alexander — but it’s an accurate scaled...
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Final Fantasy Nodachi Sword, Prettz Legend of the Crystals | Long 67.5 Inch Blade w/ Scabbard by Trademark Global

If you’re a fan of the Final Fantasy story, you may recognize the Trademark Nodachi Sword. This hefty weapon was the...
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Premium Crusader Display Sword by Trademark | Fantasy Longsword w/ Sheath 36 Inch

The Premium Crusader Sword shows realistic features not always found in a display weapon, along with just enough fantasy embellishments to...
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Denix Excalibur Sword w/ Scabbard | King Arthur Medieval Longsword

If you’re like King Arthur and looking for a good longsword, the Denix Excalibur Sword presents a believable appearance and the...
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Clash Of The Titans Perseus Sword | Official Replica NECA Olympus Mythology

If you’re a fan of the hit 2010 movie Clash of the Titans, you’ll appreciate the accurate details of this licensed...
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Perseus Sword From The Gods | Clash of the Titans Licensed NECA Replica

To battle the gods, you must have a god-like weapon like the Perseus “Sword from the Gods” by NECA. This licensed...
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Lord Dragon Katana Sword Set by Trademark Global | Full Tang Wakizashi & Tanto w/ Display Stand

Place this three-sword set from Trademark Global towards the top of the list of display-only katana sword sets. Although the swords...
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1 min read

Legend Of Zelda Link’s Master Sword | Stainless Steel Fantasy Replica w/ Display Plaque

At last, a steel sword in the Legend of Zelda style that’s built solidly enough to believe in. This heavy blade...
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Bleach Rangiku Matsumoto Zanpakuto Sword | Anime Wooden Katana Replica Accessory

Perfect as a costume accessory at an anime convention, this entirely wooden sword in the style of Rangiku Matsumoto’s Haineko blade...
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Godfred Sword by Hanwei | Danish Viking King Replica Damascus Steel Blade w/ Leather Scabbard

King Godfred of the Danes ruled the Frisian Coast of Europe in 800 A.D., wielding the sword that inspired this reproduction...
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Hanwei Dark Sentinel Sword, Functional Forged | Battle Ready Fantasy Longsword w/ Curved Blade

The Dark Sentinel Sword from CAS Hanwei could be called a fantasy weapon — except that CAS Hanwei built it to...
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Hanwei Sword Cane, CAS Bird Dog | Stainless Steel Functional Blade w/ Rosewood Scabbard

Made from solid stainless steel and genuine rosewood, the CAS Hanwei Bird Dog Sword Cane combines elegance and a completely functional...
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Chinese Sword Breaker by Cold Steel | Disarming Battle Ready Functional Combat Blade, Two Handed

In the European fighting traditions, the term “sword breaker” referred to a strong parrying dagger with special steel teeth along the...
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Japanese Samurai Katana, Fully Handmade | Aluminium Iaido Sword, Lightweight Practice 634

The secret of this beautiful katana’s amazing speed is the aluminum alloy blade. Designed for the practice of Iaido or “drawing...
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Fully Handmade Damascus Katana | Battle Ready, Functional & Practical Cutting Sword 235

This practical cutting sword from Fully Handmade Swords outfits a blade of Damascus-type steel with traditional fittings of solid bronze. Decoration...
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Bleach Sousuke Aizen Katana, Kyo-ka Suigetsu | Anime Manga Fantasy Samurai Mirror Sword Replica

The details of this replica Bleach sword should accurately match the personal weapon of the story’s main antagonist — Sousouke Aisen,...
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Celtic Bastard Sword w/ Irish Ring Pommel | Medieval Replica Longsword & Leather Scabbard

Longswords with ring-shaped pommels aren’t limited to Irish traditions. The ring pommel was a simple and practical solution to sword construction...
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Rukia Kuchiki Sword, White Sode No Shirayuki | Bleach Anime Fantasy Replica Shikai Katana

This pristine white katana replicates the Sode no Shirayuki magical weapon borne by Rukia Kuchiki of the Japanese manga Bleach. The...
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Batman Twin Blades Fantasy Collector’s Set | Lightning Bolt Magnetic Display Sword & Scabbard

The concept is right — Batman was fond of twin blades. This double-bladed Bat-style sword tries to replicate that tricky idea...
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Free Mason Dress Sword, Knights Templar Masonic | Renaissance Medieval Rapier w/ Scabbard

This small, rapier-style side sword lacks the intricate Masonic symbols of most modern Knights Templar blades and may be more in...
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