Will this sword hold up the rigors of historical fencing?
1470967
No! It is strickly a dress sword and becomes loose and unreliable in actual stage or competition duels. I was very disappointed. They look great...but quickly fall apart. dale
1470968
In play (as in not stabbing anything) yes. I don't think the blade would hold up of you had to stab anything though.
1470969
I wouldn't take this to a knife fight. It is in all fairness, a nice display sword. The real ones I've seen, from the period, have real baskets on the handle. This is a wire wielded basket on the rapier and it will pop apart if you really strike something hard. Also this think is heavy. It has a 42" blade. Pretty much a 2 handed sword, except no place to put your two hands. Another country heard from.
413708
Yes, it is made of stainless steel and has sharpen edges. It is basically a real sword, though heavier than a sword would have weighed back in the Middle Ages.
240560
Not as far as i know, If your cutting steel i dont think its strong enough, on wood it might hold up ok.
212874
Yes, and it's a sturdy one, stiff and not floppy like some others I've come across. The sword itself is magnificent!
127846
The sword is solid steel don't think it will break that easy. Handle is solid all one piece sword. Handle wrap is cheap vinyl only downside.
881614
Yeah the whole thing feels sturdy, id rather not choose this sword for cutting just cause im not too sure about the curves on it, I had to re-wrap the hilt just cause the leather wasn't glued on very well. It weighs about 4 lbs so it is plenty sturdy enouch to chop through things. I recommend if you were to chop anything, sharpen it first so it puts less stress on the blade.
1949320
This sword is a good sword for display purposes, but do NOT go and try to take on the spartan empire with it. This sword is not at all something that should be used for fighting but it is wonderful to hang on your wall. I tried fighting my brother with my other sword and the thing inside the handle snapped and all the handle pieces came off as well as the pommel. So if you ask me for a straight answer, I would say not really.
1691592
Probably not. I sent mine back because they are so flimsy and wouldn't hold any of my swords. They will hold a sword without the sheath
1338252
That I don't know but it is a sturdy, well balanced weapon. I sharpened the point to add to it's usefulness as a tool. The sheath, however, leaves something to be desired. The buttons don't snap well and the weapon has fallen out a couple of times.
1445673
The sheath is does seem sturdy. I wouldn't recommend fighting Zombies and rolling around with it though. I think for normal use- walking around and looking like you're ready for battle, it should hold up ok.
787878
Low grade stainless steel most likely 420A it's alright for show peices and the sword itself is whippy but it can be sharpend and does cut descent
1899600
First, and believe me I'm not trying to sound like a d!ck, but I don't recommend battling with metal swords. As for your question, it would hold up great as far as the blade is concerned, however the handle is pretty wimpy so if any part of the sword would break it would be that or where the blade connects to the handle. The blade itself is insane, check out youtube: WeAllJuggleKnives does a great demo vid for cutting.
444455
Depends on how big the sword is. It could be hard to hold it at the proper level, if it's too long. Then again, you're asking about polishing, not sharpening.
442033
I don't believe so but it us a grate beginning sword if you do get it be carful with the Handel it only paricord an can fall apart I hope I helped you
1901277
yes it is. I find that for the price this is a quality practice sword. I doubt you'll find better.
1050329
Yes, they are strong enough for a sword as long as they are mounted into a strong surface. Isaiah 53:5
340004
The tang does go up through the handle, like a hidden tang knife. The sword is quite sturdy and should stand up to a good bit of abuse. It's probably a better sword than the Romans had.