Synthetic and wooden training swords

Training swords or wasters

Training swords – also known as wasters – have been an essential part of swordsmanship and martial arts for centuries. They provide the opportunity to practice safely without the risks and high costs of steel weapons. Modern wasters are made from wood, plastic, or polypropylene and are designed to closely mimic the weight, shape, and balance of real swords. This makes them ideal for both beginners and advanced fighters who want to refine techniques without damaging their full-fledged sword.

Wooden and synthetic training swords

Wooden training swords offer a lot of stability and provide a realistic feel during cutting and striking techniques. Nylon and polypropylene variants, on the other hand, are wear-resistant, weatherproof, and less prone to splintering, making them popular for intensive training. For strength training, there are weighted models that help develop control, speed, and muscle strength. Once you switch to a steel weapon, it feels lighter and more maneuverable.

Training with practice swords has a long tradition. In cultures around the world, safe replicas were used first before transitioning to sharp weapons. Even today, wasters are used for sparring, technique training, pell exercises, and instruction in historical fighting styles.

Our webshop offers a wide range of training swords: wooden gladii, medieval wasters, polypropylene practice swords, HEMA training weapons, plastic knives, rubber daggers, and complete parts for assembling your own training weapon. Whether you train in HEMA, reenactment, martial arts, or sword fighting, here you will find the perfect practice sword for every style and level.