I have been a fan of swords and medieval weaponry since I was just a kid. I went to my first renaissance fair when I was 10, where I used my entire allowance to purchase a beautifully crafted dagger from the blacksmiths and proceeded to practice stabbing apples out of the air with it for hours in the backyard. Now, as an adult, my love of swords and sorcery has largely been moved over to games like Skyrim and Elden Ring, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a good sword deal when it comes around.
I’m talking, of course, about this Cold Steel Training Dagger on Amazon right now. It’s a 34-inch polypropylene dagger that “minimizes the possibility of causing grievous or permanent injury”. With the 44% discount going on right now, it’s a surprisingly good deal on a sword you can actually practice with.
First of all, let’s not get confused about whether this is a dagger or a short sword. While it does resemble a dagger in terms of overall shape, the length puts it firmly into short sword territory. 34-inches is a decently sized sword that is ideal for any aspiring rogue or warrior looking to get some practice in. It’s made up entirely of polypropylene, which is a lightweight and durable thermoplastic polymer that is often reffered to as the “steel” of plastics thanks to its strength and heat resistance. It’s a great alternative to wood if you’re looking for a sword you can actually train with.
While I haven’t had the chance to train with this sword myself, the brand that makes these weapons has overall very positive reviews. Many people who purchased the sword said it feels like a real sword in terms of its size and weight and is excellent for actually training. And while the quality seems great, it’s really the price that makes it worth a look right now. At $22.49, this is the biggest discount on this training sword we’ve seen since Black Friday 2024. So if you’re in the market for a training sword, now’s the time to buy.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor’s degree in communication and 10 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics — from TV series to books and the latest Pokémon games.
