Cold Steel Training Sword - Made of High-Impact Polypropylene, One Size, Gladius Trainer

This Cold Steel Gladius Trainer is a very good training sword that handles well and can take a lot of abuse. We picked up two of these so my teen son and I could learn a little bit about sword fighting, and it is really a lot of fun. The Gladius is a great sword to start out on since it is a reasonable length, without being too unwieldy, and is a very effective weapon. The practice sword has a good weight and feels good in the hand after adding Jaybird and Mais 6000 Jayco Co-Adhesive Grip Tape to allow a better hold. The blade is very dull and has blunt tip, which is exactly what we want in a training sword to keep injures to a minimum. On that note, you do want to wear protective gear when sparring since a shot to knuckles, knee, or head with one of these will hurt (seriously) so we usually use our karate hand and head gear with knee and shin pads. We have other Cold Steel products and find that they are a good value for what you get, with these being no exception. Highly Recommended! CFH

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)

Great solid product to have. May be pricy but will not destroy or cut stuff. Nephew loved it and instantly became a spartan. 10/10 recommended

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.

Great product! Quality is great, feels balanced and strong. Unfortunately on day one of training the handle broke off. I believe this to be due to an air bubble in this blade. I bought two, and the second blade is in great shape still! Overall still recommend as I am using it without the handle and it still works well!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Excelente producto, envío muy rápido

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。

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!

El gladius es aceptable. En la mano es bastante ligero. Me sirve para hacer ejercicios de práctica individual. No lo usaré para la práctica de la esgrima con otras personas por su rigidez y dureza, que lo hacen peligroso; es básicamente lo mismo que si fuera de madera.