One in a limited edition run of 1500 pieces, this sword designed by Kit Rae and produced by United Cutlery reproduces the sword named Avoloch, personal weapon of the Princess Enethia in the tale of the Swords of the Ancients. Each sword in the Sword of the Ancients series ...
A cut above the entry level practical cutters, the CAS Hanwei Practical Wakizashi features the edge tempering of more expensive blades and cuts cost in other ways. If you need a sword for cutting practice, you probably care more about the steel than the fittings.
Good cutters like this one feature blades ...
The Musashi SS676 from that company's Tokusen line of practical cutters could be one of the best buys in modern backyard tameshigiri -- or target-cutting -- katanas.
To keep the price this low, Musashi took practical and logical cost-cutting steps like substituting modern steel fittings for the traditional cast brass ...
This very-well-made Japanese Tanto in Damascus steel was actually manufactured for Ryumon at the famous Lung Chuan forge in China. Traditionally styled and hand-forged, the knife was made for the collector but shows far more functional quality than an ordinary display piece.
Considering how much highly skilled hand craftsmanship went into ...
In the TV series Heroes, one of the popular characters -- a Japanese executive named Hiro -- borrows a good katana from a museum display when he begins his time-traveling adventures. If you're ever in that situation yourself, and there's a Damascus steel katana like this one on the shelf, ...
United Cutlery's Black Kogane Dynasty Tachi Sword in Damascus steel is a fine example of the company's push towards better yet still affordable products. Even skeptics should be pleased.
Fittings on this 42-inch-long katana are not gold. Made from cast yellow brass or brass plated metal, the kashiri (end cap), menuki ...
Faithful to the details of the katana wielded by Cobra agent Storm Shadow, bodyguard of Cobra Commander in the movie G.I. Joe -- Rise of Cobra, this movie replica sword from United Cutlery should please any collector of movie memorabilia.
The white scabbard and grip, offset with polished metal ...
The Snake Eyes Katana from United Cutlery accurately reproduces that character's movie sword from G.I. Joe -- Rise of Cobra. This full-sized katana was the personal weapon of Snake Eyes, the silent commando portrayed by Ray Park.
In keeping with the high-tech appearance of the movie's blade, the full tang ...
Every ninja weapon needs secrets and tricks, and you'll find them both in this twin Ninja Fighting Sword set from General Edge. When you need two blades, they're here -- when you need one, there's a surprising option.
Both swords are made from bars of high carbon stainless steel, painted black ...
Whether you're about to storm a castle or run from a band of armed samurai, you'll be well equipped with the Ultimate Ninja Sword from Pachi Paradise. Of course, it's a fantasy mission and largely a fantasy weapon assortment as well, but it's good enough for fun.
The 43-inch-long, display-quality ...
Makers of this full-sized practical katana aren't afraid to boast of its cutting ability. While those claims should be true enough, the katana should still be considered entry level. It's a good blade with less durable fittings.
Inspired by the story of Daimyo Takeda Shingen, a legendary Japanese warlord from the 1500's, ...
The flashy look is the most dependable feature of this Samurai Sword from Trademark Global, but you could get a sword good enough for light cutting. This forged and handmade katana would be a safer bet on display.
This imported sword with an unknown history holds many of the possibilities and ...
The three-piece Samurai sword set with blue scabbards from Trademark Global will be well-received by the newest generation of sword enthusiasts, who grew up on the flashy weapons from their favorite video games. The Blue Samurai Set is an enjoyable blend of color and traditional styling.
Much of ...
This three-sword set from Trademark Global embodies two grand old traditions -- the warrior code of the samurai and the art of the souvenir shop. While these high carbon stainless steel blades aren't meant for use, souvenir sets seem to get better all the time.
If you travel in ...
The Masahiro Red Date Masamune Katana represented Masahiro's functional cutter swords and is built for light cutting practice. The company's checkered history makes some buyers think twice, but Masahiro swords could be one of the real bargains on the market now. That probably won't last much longer.
The 42-3/4-inch-long ...
This Tai Chi Practice Sword offers beginning Tai Chi sword players a chance to start out with a blade of decent quality -- and still stay within the recreational budget. Be prepared for some minor adjustments you'll need to do on your own.
The sword itself follows a common ...
Blades of similar design to the Trademark Global Black Imperial Gladiator Sword were certainly used in the Roman Gladiatorial Games but would not have been this pretty. The Trademark gladius was created for display but does retain some of the simple and deadly character of the sword of Rome.
The Pompei ...
Nodachi were rare enough even when they played an active role on the battlefields of old Japan. Difficult to forge and difficult to wield, the Full Tang Nodachi Sword from Trademark Global offers modern swordsmen a look at one of history's most challenging weapons.
Trademark Global's manufacturers faced the same ...
Time for pirates out there to get serious, because here's a decent cutlass for you at last. Trademark Global raised its own standards with the Black Beard Pirate Sword.
This 38-inch cutlass features bronzed steel fittings and an antiqued high carbon stainless steel blade -- no shiny department-store look in this ...
These practice shinai or bamboo swords match an old Kendo training device developed to give martial students a taste of real combat without risk of serious injury. Combined with cloth armor and protective headgear, the shinai take swordplay to a non-lethal but very competitive level.
The two 42-inch long ...
Built in the image of the katana wielded by Samuel Jackson as the immortality-seeking villain The Octopus, this movie replica sword looks so good you'll want to try it out. Be sure to put a razor edge on it before testing the traditionally styled samurai sword if you want ...
An excellent match for the sword wielded by Jet Li as the Dragon Emperor in the movie The Mummy III, this high carbon steel blade would have been just as much at home in the hands of an ancient gladiator.
Very solidly made for a replica weapon, most of ...
This replica sword replicates the important details of Rhindon, the claymore carried by Peter Pevensie in his many battles to save the Kingdom of Narnia. Although this is obviously a display quality sword, the construction is surprisingly solid.
Peter's sword is only a little bit fancy, with a sculpted lion's ...
Inspired by authentic museum pieces and by dress swords still carried by the British Army's Royal Regiment of Scotland, Cold Steel's Scottish Broad Sword demonstrates there's more to this company's self defense swords than good looks.
Some details of the 37-3/4-inch broadsword vary from the classic pattern. The redesigned sword ...
The Sword of the Witch-King from United Cutlery's Lord of the Rings series does look intimidating. Too long and too narrow for paltry humans, with a grip designed for the bony hands of the shadow wraiths, the Witch-King's sword comes with an appropriate air of evil.
In the LOTR saga, ...
The United Cutlery Authentic Sword of Boromir, Captain of Gondor from the Lord of the Rings saga, should satisfy even the spirit of Boromir himself. Well balanced and designed with function in mind, the details of this display weapon stand out as much more than fanciful decoration.
From the ...
CAS Hanwei based their modern Side Sword on an old German pattern and didn't change it much. Using some modern substitutes for old materials, and much improved modern steel, this is the same popular sword that was a favorite of both civilians and military in old Europe.
Side swords combine the ...
Built for actual cutting practice, the Cold Steel Shamshir matches the old Ottoman shamsir pattern so well that it's a fine addition to any weapons collection. A few modifications fit the Cold Steel Shamshir to modern uses, but the essence of the sword is unchanged.
The 3/16-inch thick blade of ...
The Practical Wakizashi from CAS Hanwei of China represents the smallest and least expensive true cutting katana of their extensive product line. Although you get a high quality blade made with a traditional tempering process, other parts of the construction are not what you'd expect in an authentic wakizashi.
If you buy ...
Some parts of this movie replica Viking Gladiator Sword are so unusual they deserve a closer look. Although by no means practical, this fantasy weapon does have a style all its own.
Forty-four inches long with a 33-inch-long, double-edged blade, the sword is impressively heavy. Even though the handle is wrapped ...
The Sword of Galbatorix recreates the battle sword of the evil Dragon Rider King from the story Eragon. Beginning as the first literary effort of a fifteen-year-old author, the epic story of Eragon progressed from daydream to self-published book and eventually to a well-known mainstream fantasy novel and movie.
This reproduction ...
Patterned after a sword used by Arnold Schwarzenegger in his first starring role as Conan the Barbarian, the Conan Barbarian Sword has been reproduced in many levels of quality over the years. This is one of the least expensive which still shows accurate detail.
You won't find combat quality steel in this ...
The terms hand-and-a-half sword, bastard sword, and longsword all refer to the same general class of weapon: a sword with a blade light enough to wield with one hand and a grip long enough to provide extra power from a two-handed stance. Learning to use one of these ...
Based on the Albrecht Hand and a Half Sword produced in the early 15th century, the CAS Hanwei Practical Hand and a Half Sword restructures the original concept for today's re-enactment and stage needs. The Practical version rivals the Albrecht in many ways but was built to ...
If you've ever been disappointed by a replica sword which didn't hold up to a practice swing, you'll be pleased with the Practical Viking Sword from CAS Hanwei. Built with re-enactment and stage applications in mind, it's made for hitting and toned down just a little for safety reasons.
Swords ...
Hanwei Forge produced four different functional versions of the Zatoichi stick sword under the guidance of master smith Paul Chen. This traditional katana of folded steel and rosewood is the best of the four.
Hanwei Forge doesn't directly compare the quality of its swords to antique combat weapons. In many ...
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie Predator, a detailed replica of the machete used by Dutch Shaefer (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) and his commando squad was released in a limited production run of 10,000 pieces. This is not one of them.
Built narrower and lighter than the signature version ...
This reproduction of the katana wielded by the immortal Scottish clansman Duncan Macleod in the Highlander saga could be one of the best swords ever produced by United Cutlery. Not the usual cheap reproduction, the Duncan MacLeod Katana is a hand-forged tempered katana of high carbon Damascus steel.
In fact, the blade ...
The nine different sizes of this Competition Wushu Broadsword from Dragon Well Forge in Lungchuan, China, provide any student of smaller physical stature with a properly fitted and IWF-approved weapon. Constructed with women in mind, this series of swords differs from the men's version only in overall length and weight.
Anyone ...
One of the many legendary and often magical weapons from the Lord of the Rings saga, the Sword of Isildur would make an excellent display piece for the fantasy weapon collector. Less ornate than many LOTR blades, the Sword of Isildur looks like it was built for combat.
United ...
The Musashi Koga Ninja Katana Sword comes with plenty of interesting extra features. Some lend the weapon a little of the technical mystique that gave the ninjas their unusual reputation. The full tang sword is strongly built but lacks some of the refinements of combat quality weapons.
The simpler blade construction ...
The strange sword you see here is the magical counterpart or zanpakuto of the merely physical sword called Wabisuke. In the popular manga Bleach, this unusual weapon is wielded by Izuru Kira, one of the more popular characters in the series.
Growing up in the world just beyond this one, ...
The virtual assassins among us will appreciate this straightforward battle sword. Visually, this display-quality weapon is a good match for the best weapon in Assassin's Creed II.
Carried by the assassin hero Altair as the game begins, Altair soon loses the rights to this high-level weapon as a result of breaking ...
The Masahiro Empire Wheel Samurai katana goes well past display quality, giving collectors and recreational users a beautiful weapon capable of tamashigiri, or functional cutting practice. The details of this starter level sword from Fully Handmade will impress blade lovers.
Fully Handmade does produce traditional hand-forged blades using the old and ...
The Samurai Warrior 3000 Katana from United Cutlery embodies a design from the distant future when plasmium swords represent the best weapons of the samurai path. Although United Cutlery released only a little information about this interesting weapon, a truly functional combat version would apparently require knowledge of advanced ...
In 2009, United Cutlery produced a limited run of only 1500 Gil Hibben Dragon's Lair Gold Editions Swords, and only a few haven't yet found their way into the hands of proud owners. Your last chance to acquire the pristine version of this gold-plated sword is coming soon.
Termed an ...
Another of the unique swords in the Japanese manga series Bleach, this interesting blade is the personal weapon of Kenpachi Zaraki, a powerful supernatural warrior and captain of the 11th Division of the Soul Reapers. Set far in Japan's future and well into a fantastic afterlife, Bleach follows a war ...
One of Ryumon Sword's simplest swords, this natural shirasaya hand-forged katana could also be one of the company's best bargains. Though the unfinished katana demands some time and effort from the owner, it has potential as a good first sword.
Made at Longquan Forge in Longquan Village, China, this basic ...
An engraved hand-forged katana priced this low forces me to look for faults. Although I find some, the ITO Katana Samurai Sword 402 still seems like a bargain if you're looking for a katana good enough for light cutting practice.
At two pounds and ten ounces (without the scabbard), this ...
This replica sword -- a copy of the weapon wielded by Jet Li in his portrayal of the hero Nameless -- transforms a fanciful design into what appears to be the real thing. The Snowflake Sword of Wu Min is unusual even among fantasy weapons, beginning with ...
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