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Swordsmanship or sword fighting refers to the skills of a swordsman, a person versed in the art of the sword. The term is modern, and as such was mainly used to refer to smallsword fencing, but by extension it can also be applied to any martial art involving the use of a sword. The formation of the English word "swordsman" is parallel to the Latin word gladiator, a term for the professional fighters who fought against each other and a variety of other foes for the entertainment of spectators in the Roman Empire. The word gladiator itself comes from the Latin word gladius, which is a type of sword.

Functional Swords Cat. A

The first category Cat. A stands for the best blades. The blades are made from high-quality steels, are perfectly balanced and carefully hardened to a high hardness. The swords are suited for professionals who perform on a regular basis and value good quality.

• Hardness of the blade: min. 50 HRC
• The material of the blade reaches up through the grip and is either riveted or screw fastened at the pommel (screw fastening if blades can be replaced, e.g. 'Tinker' swords)
•  Lightweight and easy to handle with a well balanced centre of gravity
• Blunt, mostly rounded edges and tip
• Poss. warranty on material defects beyond the legal time limit

Functional Swords Cat. B

Swords belonging to the second category Cat. B are also made from high-quality steels, however they are not as hard as category A swords and during a fight with a harder blade notches can occur a lot easier. They are fairly well balanced but might weigh a few grams more. They are the ideal blades for the ambitious beginner as well as for the advanced swordsman.

• Hardness of the blade: min. 48 HRC
• The material of the blade reaches up through the grip and is either riveted or screw fastened at the pommel
• Blunt, also mostly rounded edge and rounded tip
• Lightweight and easy to handle with a well balanced centre of gravity
• No warranty

Functional Swords Cat. C

The third category Cat. C offers re-enactment novices an affordable but still safe opportunity to own their own battle ready sword and perform first, basic exercises. The swords are ideal for anyone who would like to own a battle ready sword, but does not use it that often, e.g. for archers. The blades aren't particularly hard and during fights with a harder blade notches can occur.

• Hardness of the blade: less than 48 HRC
• The material of the blade reaches up through the grip and is either riveted or screw fastened at the pommel
• Blunt edge and rounded tip
• Can be heavy and not ideally balanced
• No warranty