Cold Steel Gladius Trainer 31" Polypropylene Black Sword

The Cold Steel Gladius Trainer is a safe, unsharpened training sword modeled after the classic Roman gladius and built for repeated use in stage combat, HEMA sparring, martial arts drills, and historical reenactment. It is molded entirely from black polypropylene, giving it a waterproof, weatherproof build that can take heavy contact without rusting, denting, or losing shape.

The trainer measures 31" overall with a long 22" blade profile that captures the look, length, and reach of an authentic gladius. A hidden tang runs through the black polypropylene handle to keep the blade solid during full-contact practice, and the round, tapered grip sits naturally in the hand for thrusting, slashing, and parrying drills. Despite its full size, the all-polymer construction keeps the weight at just 24 oz, so it handles easily without the fatigue of a steel sword.

Whether you are a beginner learning basic footwork or an experienced practitioner working on forms and sparring, the Cold Steel Gladius Trainer (CS92BKGM) is a low-cost, low-maintenance way to train realistically without the safety, legal, and equipment concerns of a live blade.