Red Dragon – Synthetic Falchion Sparring Sword

If you’re looking for serious training gear—or simply want a reliable medieval sparring sword—this high-grade nylon practice falchion from Red Dragon Armoury is an excellent choice. Designed as versatile training tool, they work well for drilling and pell work like traditional wasters, while also being suitable for controlled sparring when proper protective equipment is worn.

The blades are engineered to flex in the final third toward the tip. This design allows for safer thrusting while avoiding the overly whippy feel common in many training swords. For added durability, the blade-to-tang junction—often a weak point in synthetic trainers—is reinforced with a steel rod that runs the full length of the handle. This reinforcement also eliminates the handle flex often associated with plastic practice swords, creating a more solid and realistic feel.The guard is molded from durable nylon, with ball-shaped quillons specifically designed to enhance safety during sparring. Their larger rounded surfaces help reduce the risk of puncture injuries on contact.

The slide-on grip is made from a thermoplastic elastomer that closely replicates the feel of leather over wood. It offers excellent shock absorption while maintaining a firm, non-spongy grip. The pommel is also nylon, helping provide proper balance while making pommel strikes safer than they would be with a metal fitting. A brass nut is molded into the pommel, ensuring a secure metal-to-metal connection with the tang. For convenience, the sword can be easily disassembled by unscrewing the pommel, making transport and storage simple.

These trainers weigh roughly two-thirds as much as a steel sword, intentionally reducing impact during sparring. Much of the weight is kept closer to the hilt to further soften strikes while maintaining good balance. The result is a trainer that feels substantial—heavier and more realistic than most wooden wasters on the market—while still prioritizing safety and durability.