For ages, the best sword fighters in the world have known a simple truth.
If you want to become a reasonably good sword fighter, you should endeavor to learn basic stances, footwork, and sword fighting techniques.
However, to master sword fighting, you must eventually start fighting with a 'live blade.' If your ultimate goal is to wield a razor sharp sword safely and effectively, you need to train with a sword that approximates the size, feel, and heft of a live blade while minimizing the possibility of causing grievous, permanent, or life-threatening injury to yourself or your training partner.
This concept was implemented by the ancient Romans, who trained their Gladiators and soldiers with dull wooden swords.
Japanese Samurai also used a wooden training sword called a Bokken.
It's an elegant solution to a vexing problem and effective enough to still be used today.
The only issue is that a wooden sword can rot, crack, chip, or splinter and eventually become useless.
Cold Steel's solution to these dilemmas was to design a synthetic substitute that is low in price and impervious to the elements.
The Cold Steel line of Training Swords is made of the heaviest grade polypropylene available and closely duplicates a real sword in length, size, weight, and feel.
Specifications: - Overall Length: 20 1/2" - Material: Polypropylene - Weight: 20.3 oz.
