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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Japanese Tachi Dress Sword w/ Display Stand 505 | Handmade Gunto Navy Replica, Functional Forged

This Tachi Gunto sword from Handmade Swords combines modern high carbon steel with traditional hand forging and clay tempering techniques. The...
JT Hats
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Brom Eragon Sword Licensed Official Replica | Fantasy Display Longsword w/ Sheath & Plaque

If you’re looking for the true Sword of Brom, the quest becomes complicated. Brom, the mysterious old storyteller who befriended the...
JT Hats
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Eragon Durza Sword Replica & Plaque, Officially Licensed | Double Edged Fantasy Dragon Weapon

The Sword of Durza has an evil and twisted look about it, appropriate for the blade favored by Durza the Shade....
JT Hats
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Red Dragon Sword Blade by Bud K | Fantasy Elven Scimitar w/ Magnetic Twin Blades, Display Stand

Bud K’s Red Dragon Scimitar holds an interesting secret. By itself, the Red Dragon is distinctive and appears lethal — but...
JT Hats
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Grimmjow Jeagerjaques Katana, Arrancar Army | Bleach Anime Zanpakuto Sword, Full Tang Blue

This reproduction of the personal katana of Grimmjow Jeagerjaques, an evolved hollow or demon from the Japanese manga series Bleach, faithfully...
JT Hats
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Samurai Zabimaru Katana w/ Scabbard | Anime Bleach Renji Abarai Sword, Manga Collectible

The Samurai Zabimaru Katana accurately replicates the ordinary form of the magical weapon wielded by Renji Abarai in the popular Japanese...
JT Hats
1 min read

Plum Blossom Katana, Battle Ready Functional 126L | Handmade Japanese Sword Full Tang Forged

Sold brass fittings accent this fine high carbon steel katana from Handmade Swords. No corners were cut on looks, but the...
JT Hats
58 sec read

Plum Blossom Wakizashi Handmade Sword 126M | Japanese Forged Functional Blade w/ Display Stand

The Plum Blossom Practical Wakizashi from Handmade Swords is such a nice piece of work that it’s hard to believe it’s...
JT Hats
1 min read

William Wallace Sword w/ Sheath & Belt Strap, Brass or Silver | Medieval Replica Claymore Longsword by Trademark

Even though this is a smaller version of the William Wallace sword than the more authentic replicas of that famous claymore,...
JT Hats
1 min read

Eragon Sword Belt & Frog For Scabbard, Black Leather | Fantasy Cosplay Medieval Accessory Set for Master Cutlery Swords

When you’ve purchased a beautiful sword, whether it came from a fantasy realm or a historical background, it’s natural to want...
JT Hats
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Ninja Twin Blades Sword Set w/ Harness Sheath by Trademark | Dual Machete, Full Tang w/ Back Strap

Built like slim machetes, these Twin Ninja Swords from Trademark Global should be treated with respect. Although they aren’t combat quality...
Sharon
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Resident Evil Double Kukri Alice Sword | Fantasy Twin Blades Zombie Movie Replica w/ Sheath & Belt by Trademark

The Resident Evil Double Kukri Set from Trademark does resemble the backup weapons of Alice, the amnesiac bio-weapon who battles the...
JT Hats
1 min read

Chinese King Yue Sword Goujian Replica | Double Edged w/ Brass Scabbard by Trademark

Trademark’s King of Yue Sword superficially resembles the famous Sword of Goujian but isn’t accurate in details. Workmanship more closely resembles...
JT Hats
1 min read

Trademark Fantasy Ninja Sword, Red & Black | QVC Collectible Pakistani Katana w/ Scabbard & Harness

Collectors take note: the Trademark Red/Black Ninja Sword could be a real sleeper. Few swords out there have a worse reputation,...
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Samurai Handmade Forged Sword & Bag by Trademark | Premium Full Tang Katana w/ Scabbard, Gift Box

Trademark’s Premium Handmade katana could be a good blade, but origins are uncertain and the quality of some parts is marginal....
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56 sec read

William Wallace Medieval Replica Sword by Trademark | Scottish Claymore Display Longsword w/ Leather Scabbard

Trademark’s display-quality Original William Wallace Sword has the look and feel of the real thing. The leather scabbard allows carrying the...
JT Hats
52 sec read

Legendary Britons King Sword Replica w/ Display Plaque | Medieval Celtic Renaissance Weapon Review for SCA, LARP

The Trademark Legendary Sword’s decorations and style represent a fanciful weapon from another time. Intended for display only, the Sword of...
JT Hats
55 sec read

Hanwei Handmade Premium Ninja Sword | Practical Shinobi Ninja-To Katana, Straight Blade

This shorter straight blade katana from Hanwei Forge recreates the blade favored by the ninja of Japan, who sometimes created useful...
JT Hats
57 sec read

Hanwei Tanto Short Sword, Functional & Battle Ready | CAS Practical Martial Arts Combat

The Hanwei Practical Tanto offers the martial artist a dependable cutting weapon designed with the same functional quality as CAS Hanwei’s...
JT Hats
57 sec read

Death Fang Dark Ninja Katana, Black | Handmade Full Tang Sword w/ Back Strap Harness & Scabbard

I’m never totally against buying a good blade, even if everything else about the sword disappoints. A good craftsman can always...
JT Hats
57 sec read

Robin Hood Medieval Sword, Gold Edition | Earl of Huntington Engraved Replica w/ Display Plaque

Although it’s certainly not a true reproduction of the sword carried by Robin of Loxley, better known to history and legend...
JT Hats
48 sec read

Kit Rae Avoloch Mithrodin Fantasy Sword of Enethia | Autographed Limited Edition Collectible by United Cutlery

One in a limited edition run of 1500 pieces, this sword designed by Kit Rae and produced by United Cutlery reproduces...
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1 min read

Hanwei Wakizashi Combat Sword, Functional | Practical Cutting Tempered Blade for Tamashigiri

A cut above the entry level practical cutters, the CAS Hanwei Practical Wakizashi features the edge tempering of more expensive blades...
JT Hats
58 sec read

Musashi Samurai Katana Tokusen Handmade | Functional Tameshigiri Sword, Full Tang Black SS676

The Musashi SS676 from that company’s Tokusen line of practical cutters could be one of the best buys in modern backyard...
JT Hats
56 sec read

Japanese Handmade Dragon Tanto Sword, Damascus Steel | Ryumon Collectible Samurai Sword w/ Gift Box

This very-well-made Japanese Tanto in Damascus steel was actually manufactured for Ryumon at the famous Lung Chuan forge in China. Traditionally...
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52 sec read

Heroes Fantasy Sword, Hiro Nakamura Katana | United Cutlery Damascus Steel Collectors Replica, Limited Edition

In the TV series Heroes, one of the popular characters — a Japanese executive named Hiro — borrows a good katana...
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1 min read

Black Kogane Dynasty Sword Tachi Damascus Steel | United Cutlery Forged Katana w/ Brass, Full Tang

United Cutlery’s Black Kogane Dynasty Tachi Sword in Damascus steel is a fine example of the company’s push towards better yet...
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1 min read

GI Joe Storm Shadow Katana, White w/ Display Stand | United Cutlery Rise Of Cobra Collectible Sword

Faithful to the details of the katana wielded by Cobra agent Storm Shadow, bodyguard of Cobra Commander in the movie G.I....
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59 sec read

GI Joe Snake Eyes Sword, Official Collectible Katana | United Cutlery Rise Of Cobra Movie Replica Ray Park

The Snake Eyes Katana from United Cutlery accurately reproduces that character’s movie sword from G.I. Joe — Rise of Cobra. This...
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Ninja Twin Swords, Black Magnetic Blades by General Edge | Full Tang Sword Set, Double Edged High Carbon Stainless Steel

Every ninja weapon needs secrets and tricks, and you’ll find them both in this twin Ninja Fighting Sword set from General...
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