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Cold Steel Hand and A Half Polypropylene Training Sword (92BKHNH) on sale for
$22.49.
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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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Community Reviews
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.
The training sword can work well for cosplay or ren fest setups with restrictions on carrying full-length steel swords.
The polypropylene training sword can be used like a tough, sword-shaped baseball bat without cutting like a hardened blade.
The polypropylene training pieces have been tested in Cold Steel's long-running official test video to show the material can do damage.
The sword can be paired with a matching buckler accessory to create a more complete play setup.
The training sword is relatively tip-heavy, which can make it awkward for training use.
The sword cannot cut like a real sword, so it is not suitable for edge-based practice.
The training sword can crack and cause serious injury, including a case that required staples.
The sword can be dangerous if misused, since it can still cause lethal harm even though it cannot cut.
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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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