Whether you are training alone or with a partner, practicing with a live blade is incredibly dangerous. You may have the ultimate goal to be able to safety and effectively wield a razor sharp sword, but you need to train with something a little less deadly to get to that point. Of course, it’s equally important to make sure the practice weapon you are working with represents style correctly.

This Brokken Synthetic Training Sword by Cold Steel has duplicated a real sword’s feel, length, size and weight. The heaviest grade, polypropylene has been used in its creation to ensure that it is highly cut-resistant and unbreakable. It is as stiff as wood however, the advantages make it a worthy practice piece.