{"product_id":"cold-steel-polypropylene-training-dagger","title":"Cold Steel Polypropylene Training Dagger-20\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best of the world's sword fighters have known a simple truth for ages... if you want to become a reasonably good sword fighter you should endeavor to learn sword fighting techniques, footwork and the basic stances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you want to be a master at sword fighting you have to eventually start fighting with a \"live blade\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your ultimate goal is to wield a razor sharp sword safely and effectively, you need to train with a sword that approximates the size, feel and heft of a live blade, yet minimizes the possibility of causing grievous, permanent, or life-threatening injury to yourself or your training partner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis concept was implemented by the ancient Romans, who used dull wooden swords to train their Gladiators and soldiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Samurai used a wooden training sword that was called a Bokken. It's an elegant solution to a vexing problem and effective enough to still be used today\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only problem is that a wooden sword can rot, crack, chip or splinter and eventually become useless\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCold Steel's solution to these dilemmas was to design a synthetic substitute, low in price and impervious to the elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cold Steel line of Training Weapons are made of heaviest grade polypropylene available and closely duplicate a real sword in length, size, weight and feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile they're not quite as rigid as wood, they have the winning advantages of being virtually unbreakable, remarkably stiff and cut resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGE RESTRICTION \u0026amp; SAFETY NOTICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003eThis product is intended for martial arts training, demonstration or display purposes only and may only be purchased by persons aged 18 years or over\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayPal cannot be used to purchase this item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways inspect equipment before use. Misuse may result in serious injury. Users accept all risks associated with the use of this product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eImperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.3oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.0cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.8cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePolyproplyene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.8cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cornerstone Combat UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298187108689,"sku":"COLDSPOLYTD","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/8574\/6257\/files\/training-dagger-92bkd.jpg?v=1773589725","url":"https:\/\/cornerstonecombat.co.uk\/products\/cold-steel-polypropylene-training-dagger","provider":"Cornerstone Combat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}