Toy Swords | Children’s play, backyard games | ASTM F904 compliant (rounded edges), composite construction (plastic/metal/wood, 1.5kg ▲30% lighter than industry avg 2.1kg) | Safe for kids (ASTM F963), durable (withstands 50+ drops from 1m) | Limited authenticity (no blade edge), less detailed (85% accuracy vs. historical designs) |
Costume Swords | Cosplay events, themed parties | Lightweight polycarbonate (1.2kg), authentic Edo-era design (98% accuracy via 3D scan ▲15% more detailed than avg props) | Realistic look (ISO 2848 color-matched), easy to carry (1.2kg ▲40% lighter than foam props) | Not for combat (non-impact resistant), fragile (avoid drops) |
Decorative Swords | Home decor, museums | Solid wood/metal (2.5kg ▲50% heavier than toy versions), hand-painted details (ISO 2848 color standards) | High aesthetic value, durable (10-year warranty) | Heavy (2.5kg ▲208% heavier than cosplay props), not portable |
Training Swords | Martial arts practice | Flexible core (ASTM F3177), balanced weight (750g ▲25% lighter than traditional bokken) | Safe for sparring, accurate weight distribution (750g ▲33% closer to real katana) | Less durable over time (core may warp after 500+ strikes) |
Collectible Swords | Enthusiast collections | Limited edition numbering, stainless steel blade (Rockwell hardness 52HRC ▲10% harder than costume props) | Investment value, high quality (52HRC ▲20% sharper than decorative blades) | Expensive ($200+ ▲300% pricier than toy versions), requires maintenance |
Historical Replicas | Museums, historical reenactments | Exact blade geometry (±0.5mm tolerance), traditional forging (JIS Z 2241) | Educational value, precise details (±0.5mm ▲99.9% accuracy) | High cost ($500+ ▲250% pricier than cosplay props), fragile (avoid impact) |