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Cold Steel Hand and A Half Polypropylene Training Sword
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Amazon has Cold Steel Hand and A Half Polypropylene Training Sword (92BKHNH) on sale for $22.49. Shipping is free with Prime or orders $35+.
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About this Item:
- Made of polypropylene.
- Closely resembles the "live blade" in terms of weight and size.
- While they're not quite as rigid as wood, they have the advantages of being virtually unbreakable and remarkably stiff and cut resistant.
- This training aid will not rot, crack split or splinter.
- Minimizes the possibility of causing grievous or permanent injury to those who used it.
- Overall Length: 44.00"
- Blade Length: 34.00"
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Update: This popular deal is still available.
Amazon has Cold Steel Hand and A Half Polypropylene Training Sword (92BKHNH) on sale for $22.49. Shipping is free with Prime or orders $35+.
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.
About this Item:
Amazon has Cold Steel Hand and A Half Polypropylene Training Sword (92BKHNH) on sale for $22.49. Shipping is free with Prime or orders $35+.
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.
About this Item:
- Made of polypropylene.
- Closely resembles the "live blade" in terms of weight and size.
- While they're not quite as rigid as wood, they have the advantages of being virtually unbreakable and remarkably stiff and cut resistant.
- This training aid will not rot, crack split or splinter.
- Minimizes the possibility of causing grievous or permanent injury to those who used it.
- Overall Length: 44.00"
- Blade Length: 34.00"
Editor's Notes
Written by StrawMan86 | Staff- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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Cold Steel's polypropylene hand and a half training sword is a tough, sword-shaped prop that works well for cosplay or ren fest setups where real steel is restricted. It is durable enough for hard whacks, can be painted to taste, and pairs with the matching buckler for a fuller medieval look. The tradeoff is that it is very tip-heavy and cannot cut like a real sword, so it is better for practice, display, or controlled sparring than for casual rough use. It still demands respect because it can cause serious injury if mishandled.
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It is very tough and can take hard impacts with only minor scratches, but it can eventually dent, bend, or crack after heavy use. It is best thought of as a sword-shaped striking tool rather than a blade that can cut.
It is relatively tip-heavy and very top-heavy, so it may feel awkward for training compared with a real sword. For actual sword practice, a two-hand grip training sword or a different model may handle better.
Yes. It works well for cosplay or ren fest setups where full-length steel swords are restricted, and it can be painted to match a costume. It is durable enough for display and light handling, but it is not a cutting weapon.
It can be used for supervised backyard play, but it is not a toy and should never be used against another person. Safety goggles are recommended, and sparring should only be done by experienced users with proper protective gear.
No. The polypropylene construction cannot be sharpened into a real cutting edge, so it is meant for training, cosplay, and impact use rather than slicing.
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You definitely can destroy them (I had to replace my katana version after a few years of hard usage, as it had gotten pretty dented-up, and was starting to develop a bend), but it will take a pretty significant amount of effort on your part to actually do so.
If you want one that is tough enough that you are like to break before it does, get their classic baseball bat, or one of their thick, heavy clubs. The bat may be useless for playing ball, but my friends and I tried our best to destroy mine when I got it well over a decade ago, and while our entire bodies were aching like crazy by the end of the day, we really hadn't managed to do any kind of appreciable damage to it. It would definitely be on my packing list for a zombie apocalypse.
I would advise wearing some safety goggles, depending on what you are planning on whacking, as things can really go flying. Also, obligatory, but make sure your son understands it is not a toy, and should never be used against another person. They can't cut, but, much like a baseball bat, you can definitely kill someone with one of these. People do use these for sparring, but, as a rule, only at advanced levels of whatever martial art they practice, with both participants really knowing what they are doing - they'll still almost always be wearing significant protective gear.
Ok, safety speech over, go have fun! No idea why your post was downvoted.
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(Hopefully, it can't whack older siblings.)
You definitely can destroy them (I had to replace my katana version after a few years of hard usage, as it had gotten pretty dented-up, and was starting to develop a bend), but it will take a pretty significant amount of effort on your part to actually do so.
If you want one that is tough enough that you are like to break before it does, get their classic baseball bat, or one of their thick, heavy clubs. The bat may be useless for playing ball, but my friends and I tried our best to destroy mine when I got it well over a decade ago, and while our entire bodies were aching like crazy by the end of the day, we really hadn't managed to do any kind of appreciable damage to it. It would definitely be on my packing list for a zombie apocalypse.
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