Cold Steel Training Swords, Tomahawks, Knives

For over 30 years, Cold Steel has promoted what we like to call a "Warrior Lifestyle" -- we believe wholeheartedly in the positive power of Martial Arts and the right of an individual to defend themselves, their loved ones, their community and their country.
We encourage everyone to study Martial Arts and self-defense. To be kind, respectful and to be a positive influence upon their community.
Many of Cold Steel's employees study and train in a variety of Martial Arts -- our Ventura Headquarters even has its own custom-made training facility -- and we have the utmost respect for anyone who chooses to train.
Whether a Black Belt or a novice, if you walk that path -- we salute you!
We have used our pioneering developments in high impact materials to create a wide range of training tools for the modern Martial Artist. From our durable rubber training knives to our virtually unbreakable training swords, our products are reliable, functional and cost effective.
A worthy addition to any dojo, gym or school
LINK:
www.coldsteel.com

[@owen_mgo2424]

5:50 when you and your friend are fighting over the TV remote

[@ArmouredProductions]

When your sparring partner has a Cold Steel trainer Current Objective: *SURVIVE*

[@handmade3681]

I don't think a sword that destroys cinder blocks can be consider safe for sparring

[@pixelatedeevee2015]

The sparring swords were rubber, the actual ones were shown breaking concrete.

[@pixelatedeevee2015]

The ones shown clashing with each other, yes

[@Driftxcess1]

Safe is overrated. I don't mind feeling the consequence of being hit with a bokken or stabbed with a rubber knife. After all, and trainer half worth a cent will want to prepare you for the fact that in any fight, you are bound to get hurt. A knife is pulled, expect to be cut or stabbed. Learn that you'll get hurt, it may mean the difference between life and death.

[@finfiles]

Hand Made just don't swing as hard yea?

[@TheFeralSnowBeast]

They're made out of polypropylene which is extremely durable. It's safer than a blunt steel blade but also heavier than what some people spar with like foam swords. I've used the cold steel hand and a half trainer and the safety rules my partners and i have are to not hit the very bony areas if we can; like, wrists, knees, elbows. These will break them if hit hard enough

[@joshuahettinger9287]

4:26 The man who still dreams about video games he played when he was 12.

[@shotokan77s43]

is it me or do they look like the ghostbusters lol

[@Insanemembrane93]

shotokan77 S you this comment made me laugh out loud

[@nastygopher6776]

Zoo keepers

[@investigatortime]

😂😂😂

[@Judicial78]

4:49 Daaaaaammn if I saw some dude do that spin move in real life I would just flee the battlefield.

[@FreeNorva]

I laughed way to hard at this

[@Dionyx_IV]

Fuckin hell that was funny

[@apvtethic8818]

Judicial78 combo (x6)

[@Regularshowguy124]

I'm dead lol

[@mariocastro6895]

hahahaha

[@YaBoiYoda]

Battlefield 4 be like 5:54

[@officialethancaelian]

facts

[@Joseph-ki6wj]

@@kevinbrooks4639 😂😂😂

[@danzigrulze5211]

4:29, I see the Star Wars kid is all grown up now. He can even duel wield, most impressive.

[@cryptidcatscinema6081]

Hahhahaha he’s here!

[@tomayto70]

3:16 EXTREME PATTY-CAKE

[@tombproduct]

That is exactly what I was thinking!

[@morrigancorbeau784]

I was actually thinking in my head " EXTREME HARDCORE PATTY-CAKE! "

[@jennoscura2381]

Rodolfo Falck Patty cake, patty cake, bone breaker man. Break my arm as fast as you can. :)

[@cheeriosaltcream]

4:48 damn! that spin attack is some lethal shit!!!

[@baconpantsable]

GOOD GOD MAN, THIS THING CAN STILL BREAK SKULLS

[@robertmcintyre3813]

Damn they sure have a lot of fun at work.

[@OwOUwUOnO]

I had a time years ago someone had broken in to my home after four in the morning, the guy laughed at me when he seen that I grabbed my mini buckler. Hell it was the closest thing I had to me within reach, saved my life against someone who had a knife at hand.

[@Chiinnature]

I have all that and I would say the buckler demo is the best UFO you can get as of today, LOL

[@dflnceforlife9980]

Even training weapons are deadly! Talk about Cold Steel being the best at what they do! Thumbs up for CS.

[@wyattsullivan5789]

The whole point of trainers is to be non deadly is it not?

[@wyattsullivan5789]

***** Btw, what sparring armour do you recomend for the hand and a half or medieval waister?

[@dflnceforlife9980]

^^ I'm Filipino haha. I agree with you csknives, you definitely need those equipment if you want to spar Wyatt, be it live blades or even training ones.

[@wyattsullivan5789]

***** Thanks :)

[@lucasrc4819]

This is the best KZbin channel by far

[@Wanderer_of_Sol]

I've had one of those bokens for about 8 years and it's still holding strong.

[@baronvont.3731]

The Buckler will make you look like Rocky, Captain America, and Oddjob all at once!

[@jabognot321]

I've had my bokken a couple weeks and it's awesome. Only problem is I have to keep straightening the "blade" because it gets a little bent. Other than that, great product!

[@enduraman1]

Great video demo of many Polypropylene training weapons!

[@Polyartist999]

Question: I'm trying to make a prop katana, but also intend to use it for some live sword play and such. I want to ask, since I'm 5' 2" tall, is recommended to get a katana that is 24" to 28" long or a sword that is longer, like 36"? Also, if I go the 36" katana route, will I still be able to perform with some efficiency?

[@erosasnejus2550]

this kinda thing would keep me entertained for about a month maybe two

[@the_1st_ledgend21oftheuniv2]

When slo mo plays it's majestic

[@ArmouredProductions]

The Buckler is actually quite popular and effective. Most everyone uses it for Sword & Buckler due to low cost and extreme durability.

[@shinobi1kenobi75]

I have had two of the cold steel bokkens and have used them for many years at my Taekwondo school against wooden weapons. They have performed wonderfully . Would you ever consider creating a lightsaber type of training weapon?

[@BrockWorthington]

I like when he Captain America'd that ice block with the buckler.

[@pippogriffthegreat7003]

I actually just sent you guys an email, but I am going to go ahead and post this here as well: In my email, I suggested a few ideas such as: Large bladed axes (single and double handed) Naginatas Halberds/Poleaxes Bardiche Cutlasses Kopeshes (may or may not be structurally sound) Maces/Hammers (albeit I could definitely see how that may not be safe) Nordic style swords PLEASE, for the active aspiring fighters out here, please try some of these ideas. I love the variety you have right now, but I can see these ideas going far. Thanks!

[@skilarbabcock]

These arent toys dude. These are for martial arts trainimg. Only a few of your suggestions would actually be used.

[@SupporterYi]

the tall guy is so awesome that even my heart is pounding.

[@aberdeendh]

If Syrio Forel had this training sword when he fought Meryn Trant on Game of Thrones, he'd still be alive today.

[@KingMelancholia]

But can you end them rightly?

[@Fingeringmyboarddude]

Sebastian Schroeder you are a godsend sir x

[@zhangbill1194]

no because you cant twist off the pommels

[@jabberwockydraco4913]

Do you carry spare pommels?

[@Lopez2k]

Sword breaker trainer did some sick spins yo

[@HoRiOnS]

I bought 3 Cold Steel hand-and-a-half trainer swords one year ago. Today all the rubber bands that come with them to hold the guard in place have broken. I never took them off and they have just snapped. One of the swords never got used but this one snapped to. Does Cold Steel sell replacement rubber bands? Thanks in advance.

[@jabognot321]

Ron Balicki is just so badass

[@RokuRoku_696]

I liked the knife fight at the end. i need to learn that omg

[@TheJohn93226]

I for one like your videos and I love your weapons a lot! Your crew are very skilled or else they would never have been in this line of business at all.

[@Stroggoii]

Please make a polypropylene sabre. 1796 or tulwar would be awesome.

[@pippogriffthegreat7003]

Please!

[@phillipmargrave]

+Stroggoii Kult of Athena sells a polypropylene Chinese broadsword. The tulwar and Chinese broadsword share many techniques.

[@voparzginsburg3223]

"I haven't used a sparing sword since I was 9'' Jamie Lanister

[@guusdejong2523]

Awesome, thanks for the information

[@gbowser4984]

Love the cinderblock guy

[@jcmunozac]

Hello. One question: whats the difference between the Bokken and the O bokken you have in you product list? I am a Tae Kwon Do and KuMDO teacher and I am interested in buying a couple to train. Thanks in advance for your help.

[@nicadofixyourself6556]

I only have two cold steal training products/weaponry, the katana and claymore. They are incredible, durable, long lasting and a great source of training, I suggest buying one 10/10 (9.5/10)

[@dragoking98]

Man, that looks awesome, wish I had training weapons like those, would actually give me better options for which weaponry I want to practice with

[@nicadofixyourself6556]

Their quite cheap depending on the vatient

[@Julius991999]

can you show in a presentation the effect with training weapons on a dummy

[@voyager24seeker38]

the buckler looks like something i'd like to keep under my driver seat, and the longsword in the trunk

[@Ironclad90]

4:14 Ayy lmao

[@Laggerslam]

Did you guys get any kind of martial art sword training from any school ? if yes which school ?

[@barrettbeyet4665]

awesome vid could you guys make a training pirate cutlass

[@zinonpaparis7402]

Where did you learn all those awesome moves !?

[@ranmakun69]

"Everybody was fat boy fighting! The kid was slow as my internet....."

[@aaron-4062]

The rubber ring that holds my guard on ripped... Just from half a year of light use... Can you guys get me another one?

[@ultimatecrusader9907]

I plan I getting these Jesus these look badass

[@skorr7909]

will we ever see a saber or spear trainer from cold steel ?

[@sillyninja65]

4:30 "Professional" some one please make a lightsaber edit of this

[@uhhhhhh2728]

knifes: **exist** 5:29 **urban survival training noises**

[@dioarya6275]

04:30 - 04:59 The way that guy swinging those dual wield swords looks like something out from Shadow Fight 3

[@CyprinusCarpioDiem]

***** will the Training Staff video be uploaded anytime soon? That's something I'm very interested in seeing!

[@wesleyjamison1531]

4:28 nice job making it look good.

[@feifongwong5627]

I like the way these park rangers fight...... so awesome!

[@Failcard]

I have a lot of their stuff, gladius machete, cutlass machete, that zulu spear, and a warhammar. They're nice, the gladius's tip is too thin though and usually bends if you hit anything with it, it's fine though I just cut that part off and made a new tip, works like a charm now. Other than that they're fine for their price

[@thomaswright7224]

What would the training tomahalk be like for actual self defence??

[@Rogers1911]

Please make a training saber. Preferably the 1908 british cavalry saber.

[@andywilson8698]

my rubber stopper broke is there a way I can buy a new one

[@ticecreamc8788]

I'm buying two of your cold steel training tomahawks, how hard are they to bend?

[@scottnahler4027]

I always wondered what theatre majors did in the RW, now I know. 😄

[@napoleonboneabark6960]

I don't know if I would like to get hit with one of these swords... They broke cinder blocks.

[@xxxchampionjmxxx801]

The True Vigil FATALITY

[@respectablebogan3276]

that's cause concrete is easy to break duh, it shatters very easily. Not like, I dunno, bone for example

[@PhatNutz69]

1:37 imagine walking into an alleyway. Then you see 2 security guards fighting to the death with katanas.

[@gyrospace2]

Very impressive sword and knife work

[@URiiNE]

Why is it always plump sort?

[@brokenspade3212]

How about a training tip for spears?

[@alh.3025]

The dude with the swords has a better fighting imagination than i do

[@braxtonwilkinson5310]

That whole routine with the training knife at the end would make an amazing scene in an action movie

[@SIXPACFISH]

Was the "guy" at 4:30 twirling the swords a flag girl with the marching band in high school?

[@32ninjanaruto]

The bokken is amazing!

[@Kris_Stiletto]

I want a couple of these trainers... Very cool way to build, follow, and practice sword and knife fighting techniques...

[@Kris_Stiletto]

Looks like a fun way to learn...

[@jimmybrungus2791]

Are there any plans to make a push knife trainer?

[@ryarod]

Please forgive me, but I am having silly thoughts of some very passionate 007 fan(s) using that buckler as an improvised hat for a functional Odd Job costume. I know I've said this many times, and I am sorry if I am annoying you with this- I'll try not to talk about it much more, I promise- but there are a number of very promising swords of yours that I'd love to have trainers for. If you are entertaining the notion of making new practice weapons, especially for the Shamshir, your saber models, the Colichemarde, and/or for the Great Sword, please know you have at least one vote from me. If not, please do consider it. I know I'd buy them- probably at least one of each. Thank you, I'll leave the matter be for now, and try to refrain from bringing it up again at all. Thank you again for all your patience and diligence. For the record, I imagine you are probably very, very tired of having to explain that the meat was preserved and donated to (I think) the Ventura County Rescue Mission over and over again, and defending against disrespectful remarks about your president. Thank you, and Kudos, for your patience and courtesy in these, and other, matters.

[@555kaiz]

Are your products available at amazon?

[@aohdan5713]

I own the buckler and a few other and I can vouch it is sturdy and heavy it could easily reck a cinder block as shown

[@Zeebo_Rowte]

Lmao love the apocalypse backdrop

[@roymarshall_]

How bendable are the knives? If somebody gets jabbed with one would the knife "blade" bend or give the guy a very nasty bruise?

[@michayahjwalker3349]

I bought the katana and the longsword and they are both awesome

[@creme8338]

how about a training saber or rapier? something for the renaissance enthusiasts among us.

[@MrSuvvri]

holy shit that sword breaker spin to win is so funny

[@32ninjanaruto]

The bokken it's amazing!!!!!

[@rynkig_1279]

Cutting meat is too graphical for people, oooooo

[@jabberwockydraco4913]

Vegans

[@sleepingturtle8888]

Because these Poly materials can break cinder, can they break or bend swords?

[@Panczekolada]

Isaiah Johnson Well, they probably could bend a sword if you hit it on the side, but then again anything hard enough could, even a baseball bat. It's just a matter of force used. Just remember that plastic (yeah, yeah, I know) "blades" are more flexible than wooden or metal ones, so there will be a lot of give during the clash. It's worth of note that the CS training weapons are very durable even in contact with blade - I had a boken that got struck with european and japanese swords many times and it definetely lasted longer than any wooden one would - the poly material just gives a little to the sharp blade and then clenches on it softly, stopping a lot of the force.

[@abelbabel8484]

Since I just came across these videos again, I think I might as well say my piece. [It got kinda out of hand, there's a tl;dr at the bottom.] First off, as of now I've got about a year and a half bordering on two years of experience with the one-handed and one-and-a-half European style training swords. As 12th century reenactors, we go as close to full-contact as the armor and wargear of the time (and what modern gear we can hide underneath) allows us without effectively coveting permanent injuries or worse - that said, at times there is blood and there are scars. The swords are pretty damn good. They really are; they're durable, well-made and very suitable to their purpose. If you're looking for a training weapon that will last you and more importantly train you as its user, well, look no further; these are perfectly operational. What I mean with training you is that they are much bulkier in both shape and handling than a real blade. You need more force for every swing, every parry, every recovery and even then they do move more slowly than a steel sword would - which is close to optimal for absolute beginners, as they soon see the need to really throw those strikes (something very many people are initially very shy about) as well as granting them a chance to more easily observe what's happening and react rather than being overwhelmed by the speed of a more experienced fighter who is very familiar with his weapon. Also means that when you fight with a steel blade after training with these, you'll feel like you're on vacation while actually opening a can of whoop-ass on someone. Can be quite startling the first time experiencing that. Of course, if you move them fast, they also hit hard. Protective equipment is absolutely necessary, head, neck, collarbones (easy to injure and super-painful and tedious to heal), hands, knees and for the love of god, pad your thighs if you don't secretly crave the pain. Legs are primary targets. Without the protective stuff, hospital is only ever a single misstep away and you may deal your training partner a lasting injury - or receive one yourself. Right, the swords. Though very durable, they do show wear and tear quite early and easily - all that kinetic energy has to go somewhere. Even just bashing them together leaves them scuffed and with little dents, striking chainmail or metal plate (in our case, helmets) can leave scratches or gouges a few millimeter deep. But don't be concerned by that - they last. It's just their thing that they start looking used and beaten very early, but then keep going and going. They're not unbreakable, though. We actually did break one the other day - yesterday, to be precise. One of the one-handers; a third of the blade just snapped off and went flying after a nice hard hit it dealt. Kinda looks weird and wrong to see them broken like that. Also, one of the one-and-a-halfers had its crossguard broken and knocked off by a literal one-in-a-million shot the very day it arrived, if memory serves. Which brings me to the next point - they're easy to fix. We repaired the crossguard with a strip of metal and some screws, and though not too pretty, is very serviceable. I believe there are replacement parts for crossguards and the rubber bands that hold them for sale - well, we did not need one. Speaking of the rubber bands, they're tough and thick and hold very well, but they're only rubber and at some point will tear. Easy fix again, if you haven't already glued or screwed the guard to the blade: couple layers of duct tape will reliably hold it where it belongs. (We've not quite given up on the broken onehander, as well. We might play around with joining the blade parts over a length of iron bar inside to bridge the fracture or something like that. Wouldn't put it past the damn thing to serve us another year.) Even so, if one training sword per 1,5-2 years is the price, they're still worth it. The first few months we only worked with steel blades and chewed through shields and wore down helmets at an alarming and very costly rate. The training swords go much, much easier on the gear and have without a doubt paid themselves off several times already. Last point I can think of for now is that they do need some customization and work before they're really optimally operational. The handles are well-sized to grip tightly, but very smooth and need some kind of grip-wrap. Something tough, too, tape for tennis raquets for example only lasted us a couple hours. Also, if you plan on using the hand-and-halfer as such, you may want to smooth down the points and ridges on the octagonal pommel into something round and pear-shaped, as they otherwise will dig into your hand which is rather distracting and gets painful after an hour or two. Just a file and sandpaper and 10 minutes time, done. Also, they're completely resistant to wind and weather. Doesn't matter how you store 'em, leave 'em out in the backyard if you want and no harm is done where you'd spend an hour cleaning the rust off a steel blade. Gods, I wrote a novel. Sorry. tl;dr: Know the medieval onehander and hand-and-halfer and love them. Very durable (first breakage after almost 2 years; might even be salvageable), heavy wasters and beaters; they will make your arms strong. Consider they're not only safer, but go much easier on your equipment - purchase might save you money in the long run (certainly did for us). They are easily repaired and customized, which is good since they'll need a bit of both to be at their best. All in all, fantastic product. My sincere thanks to Cold Steel for making my training safer and more affordable. :)

[@BreitheNua]

In regards to the hand and a half training sword, is it safe to use in sparring? I know it's meant mostly to learn control while practicing the forms, due to it's point of balance, but is it safe for sparring at all, considering all that destructive power?

[@BreitheNua]

Ok, thank you.

[@ethanhumrich3862]

Im considering buying a Training Knife or Tomahawk as a airsoft melee weapon. I took martial arts for many years and know how to use knives, and i think it would be cool to have one. I also say DesertFoxAirsoft use a tomahawk in one of his videos. Any advice coldsteel?

[@jeremysras8350]

knife training looks awesome!!! csknives :)

[@misfits12o]

you guys should make a decent sized shield or a rubber head spear. i also would buy a spatha. the sword that romans used to replace the gladius

[@moljorn8058]

When he threw the Buckler it looked like a UFO

[@steven6666600000]

It would be really funny to see a fight like the one at the end with two very skilled knife users just swapping the knife back and forth, although I know there are a lot of counters that involve using the knife against your foe so that realistically wouldn't happen.

[@TheTopseat]

I want to see the outtakes!!

[@NA-tu9ci]

these aren't out takes?

[@jimmydean8403]

If I ever get a chance to come out to Ventura I'd love to rail with y'all

[@leolion946]

I now have respect for cold steel.

[@Jericho11894]

4:17 O_0 WTF KUNG LAO! LOL I like how RON BALICKI was on here. Definitely one of my favorite Filipino martial artists.

[@Drew_Thompson]

why no training saber?

[@bobbyb608]

They pick the biggest goofballs to do these tests

[@johnakridge2916]

They did Great wym

[@Rundvelt]

Is this the trailer for Fallout 4?

[@wigglywiggler5562]

Fuck off 😂

[@patrickdankan4937]

Really haha

[@akuroNeko1134]

+Rundvelt Lmao you troll