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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 concept was implemented by many cultures, including the ancient Romans, who used wooden swords to train their Gladiators.
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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. This simple concept hails to ancient Roman times, when gladiators and soldiers practiced with dull wooden swords. 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.
Specifications
- 22-inch blade length
- 0.75-inch blade thickness
- Nine-inch handle length
- 31-inch overall length
- 13.3-ounce weight
- Durable polypropylene material
Warranty
All Cold Steel products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship. Details are included with your purchase.About Cold Steel
Cold Steel, Incorporated was founded in 1980, with the goal of making the strongest, sharpest cutlery in the world for knife enthusiasts. Over the last three-plus decades, the company has been at the forefront of many design innovations that have helped innovate the knife industry, including introduction of checked Kraton handles, and the tanto point blade styles which have become industry hallmarks of quality and sophistication.
Paul J. Barolet
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025
Durable and effective trainer.
Michael Stowe
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
I was surprised at how much this sword weighs. It’s bulkier than I expected. But it is made from high grade rubber. As a gift it was a great idea. I will definitely do it again! The design is great. The cost is amazing!
silver84
Reviewed in Mexico on January 13, 2025
Excelente producto, envío muy rápido
Wong seng choon
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
The Coldsteel Gladius Sword Trainer has very beautiful design and very durable quality. It is very comfy with the grip and heavy weight of the trainer. It can be trained together with a Coldsteel Shield or a blade. It is value for money. I am very glad with the purchase. Thank you very much.
Ed P
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
I’ve purchased a number things from cold steel over the years. I’ve never been disappointed with their quality, and this practice sword is no exception. It’s extremely durable and solidly built. It’s a good weight and a wonderful way to practice without risking lopping someone’s ear off.
James
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
Fast shipping, exactly as described.
Ebin Cain
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
It's durable, looks great, and affordable. The blade is thicker and blunt like a club. But it has some weight to it so it's perfect for getting a feel for a real sword. Overall it serves it's function.
Osvaldo Mazza MD, Phd
Reviewed in Italy on September 3, 2023
Bella riproduzione di gladio romano, qualità elevata e robustissima come in tutte le repliche in polipropilene di Cold Steel. Va bene per allenamento da solo e per colpire un bersaglio (utilizzate sempre una protezione per gli occhi). A mio parere troppo pericolosa per un duello simulato, è così pesante che può provocare lesioni.
ひでしね
Reviewed in Japan on June 2, 2017
いいゾ～これ。女なら両手で握れるかもしれないけど男はねぇ無理無理！振りますよーふるふる 素材はしっかりとしていて指紋でベタつかないしっかりとした造りだ。
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2015
These things are bad ass. I have no training with swords, but these friggen plastic swords are no toy. I have broken rocks. literally. Minimal damage to sword considering the punishment i've put these bad boys through. I got one as a gift and loved it so much i bought another to have fights with my friends. Again its not a toy... it really hurts if you get hit with it as it is heavy and stiff. Only negative i guess is if you store it standing up or leaning it will bend SLIGHTLY like minimally bend. but honestly this is super well build.
Isaac Gordon
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2015
Want to know what it feels like to swing a gladius? This is what you want. It's correctly weighted and balanced for quality training. EXTREMELY high quality construction will leave you with no fear of breaking or damaging this trainer even when putting it through its paces at high speed. I would expect nothing less from Cold Steel. All genuine cold steel products are virtually indestructible. Unfortunately, Cold Steel does not currently manufacture a real gladius.Notes to anyone who is actually looking at this item: a gladius is worn on the strong side, and is not cross-drawn. This is because you need to be able to draw it in tight formation without cutting your buddy. With a strong-side draw, the point will travel across the front of your own body. Also, there's not a whole lot of information out there on proper gladius technique. Be aware that the methods used in actual combat were completely different than the methods used in the arena. In actual combat, it was all about tight infantry formations, staying behind a wall of shields, advancing with small steps, and giving the enemy a small poke with only the last 4 inches of the blade whenever he got close. Use in the arena was much more similar to "modern" swordplay (i.e. think about defensive and offensive quadrants of the body... way too much to explain here... get some professional training if you actually want to learn)
D. Brennan
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015
You want a training sword to be properly rigid, lifelike in appearance and size, and to be as close to indestructible as possible. Cold Steel has a long tradition of making superior training weapons, and have delivered yet another winner with their Gladius.First, the sword feels "just right" in the hand. The weight is well balanced, not too heavy but not too light. The grip is very good for my medium-sized hands and is not too slippery when wet from sweat. People who wear gloves medium size and above will have no problems. People with very small hands may find themselves having to develop more forearm strength - not a bad outcome if you ask me.Though made from plastic (not just any type of plastic though) it is very stiff and will not easily bend when you hit a training dummy.It's also as close as you can economically get with plastic. After sustained use with a dummy target, my Gladius has some slight surface scratching but barely has a nick along the edge.If you're looking for something to swing around while watching Gladiator or Spartacus, this is just the right trainer for you.
ein Kunde
Reviewed in Germany on May 9, 2013
Bei mir war das Schwert nach drei Tagen. Der Knauf wirkt auf den ersten Blick etwas sperrig, aber er balanciert das Schwert wunderbar aus so das es sich wirklich hervorragend führen lässt. Das Material macht einen sehr soliden Eindruck, ist aber auch etwas schwerer als man vielleicht bei einem Kunststoff vermuten würde (Deshalb ist es eher nichts für ein leichtes Freikampf-Training ohne Schutz!). Es scheint außerdem sehr stabil und fühlt sich trotzdem bei schnellen Bewegungen tatsächlich -wie vom Hersteller beschrieben- nicht ganz so starr an wie eine vergleichbare Holzwaffe.Kurzum: Handling, Verarbeitung und Praxistauglichkeit sind wirklich gut. Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit diesem Trainingsschwert und kann den Kauf nur weiterempfehlen!
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