Gladius Trainer - High-Impact Polypropylene, One Size

If your ultimate goal is to wield a sharp blade safely and effectively, you need to supplement your training with a tool that approximates the size, feel, and heft of a blade, yet minimizes the possibility of causing grievous, permanent injury to yourself or your training partner. This simple concept hails to ancient Roman times, when gladiators and soldiers practiced with dull wooden swords.

To truly master sword work, it's crucial to train with a safe, non-sharp trainer blade that closely approximates the weight and feel of the real thing. Japanese Samurai, too, used wooden training swords called Bokken.

Creative cutlery company Cold Steel has modernized this concept with a line of synthetic training swords that won't rot, crack, chip, or splinter. Made of heavy-duty polypropylene, these trainers closely duplicate real swords in size, weight, and feel, and are both safe for novice use and virtually unbreakable.

The specifications of these Cold Steel training swords include a 22-inch blade length, 0.75-inch blade thickness, nine-inch handle length, 31-inch overall length, and a weight of 13.3 ounces. These durable polypropylene swords are backed by a limited manufacturer's warranty, with details included with your purchase.

Founded in 1980, Cold Steel, Incorporated has been at the forefront of design innovations that have helped shape the knife industry. The company's introduction of checked Kraton handles and the tanto point blade styles have become hallmarks of quality and sophistication in the world of cutlery.

These synthetic training swords from Cold Steel offer a safe and effective way for enthusiasts to hone their skills with a tool that closely mimics the real thing, without the risk of causing serious injury. The polypropylene material is virtually unbreakable, making these trainers a reliable and durable choice for practitioners of various sword-based martial arts or those simply looking to improve their handling of bladed weapons.

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