Welcome to the Black Dragon Forge

A Subsidiary of the Wu Hai Lung Temple

 

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PRACTICE BLADES


As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect. Here at the Black Dragon Forge, not only do we offer live steel blades, but we also have blades available in 6061 aircraft aluminum alloy for practice against a sparring partner or for practice alone, without worry of accidentally cutting yourself or your surroundings. We offer an aluminum blade for every live blade model that we have available, and we also take custom orders. With these hand made aluminum practice weapons, you can have the realism of practicing with a properly proportioned metal blade, without the hazards of working with live steel. Get a real "edge" in practice, and get a Black Dragon Practice Blade today!

 

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Combat Knife: 

This is based on the many combat knives that are available around the world. The integral cross guard prevents the hand from slipping up on the blade, and the down swept handle provides a comfortable, and secure grip. The clip point is often sharpened as a second edge on the live blade. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness.  Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. 7" blade, 12” overall and 1.5” wide, and ready for combat!

Item # COMKN-02 $35

 

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Hunter/Skinner: 

Based on the "average" skinning knife available to the public, this wide bladed, big-bellied beauty could do a lot of damage if made of live steel. With a 5" blade length and over 2" blade width, and 9.5” overall, this practice blade will perform well in "street survival" scenarios, or in any live situational training. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness.  Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip.

Item# HUNSK-02 $35

 

 

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Spec Ops Tanto:  

Based on the paramilitary designs that have become so popular in recent years, this 7" blade, 11.5” overall with 1.5” blade width tri-edged training knife is ready to do battle! More "traditional" in appearance than some combat tantos, Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness.  Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. Ready for duty!

Item# SOTAN-02 $35

 

 

 

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Sub-hilt Fighter-Tanto:

Inspired by the design of the legendary knife maker Loveless Knives, comes our own version of the sub-hilt fighting knife, with a Japanese Tanto style blade. With a blade length of over 8" from the hilt at the base of the blade, 13.5” overall length and 1.25” wide, this one will give you the reach you want in training, while providing the extra security of the sub-hilt, allowing the grip to "lock" down on the tightly wound cord wrapped handle. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness.  Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip.  Get the extra edge on your sparring partner, and get a sub-hilt fighter! 

Item# SHIFT-02 $45

 

 

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Moro Barong:

From the Indonesian islands, comes one of the most feared, and most effective short swords in existence, the Moro Barong. This version has a 14" blade, with a straight spine, rather than the more common leaf shaped blade. The handle has a down-swept pommel for a secure grip when being swung at full force, and is also very good for a secondary mode of offense in using butt strikes with the pommel. At over 19 1/2" overall, with over 2” of blade width, this is a very substantial practice blade. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness.  Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. Excellent for Kali and Kuntao practitioners!

Item# MOBAR-02 $60

 

 

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Large Moro Barong: 

From the Indonesian islands, comes one of the most feared, and most effective short swords in existence, the Moro Barong. This larger version has a 17" blade, with a straight spine, rather than the more common leaf shaped blade. The handle has a down-swept pommel for a secure grip when being swung at full force, and is also very good for a secondary mode of offense in using butt strikes with the pommel. At over 21 1/2" overall, with over 2.25” of blade width, this is a very substantial, and intimidating practice blade. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness.  Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. Excellent for Kali and Kuntao practitioners!

Item# LMBAR-02 $70

 

 

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Indonesian Kris Dagger:

Steeped in religious significance, and much feared in combat among the Indonesian tribes comes the Kris Dagger. This curving beauty resembles a snake, representative of the “serpent energy” within the body, and the wavy blade is also believed to inflict more grievous wounds in combat. This practice version has a 13” blade, with an 18.5” over all length, and is 2.5” wide at the base of the blade. Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness. Complete with the ceremonial notch at the hilt, this dagger has some truly dangerous curves! Excellent for Silat and Kuntao practitioners!

Item#KRISS-02 $70

 

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Nepalese Kukhuri: 

From the mountains of Nepal, comes perhaps one of the most renowned, and feared blades in the world, the Nepalese Kukhuri. Battle tested for hundreds of years, and most recently in the war in Argentina only a few decades ago by the British Ghurka Regiment that wields these lethal instruments, this practice version is outfitted with an 11” blade, and measures at 15.5” in overall length. The 2” wide blade is very substantial, and intimidating to those who must face it. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness. Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. Ready for duty in the trenches!

Item#KUKRI-02 $60

 

 

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Leaf Bladed Dagger:

Plucked from Medieval times, comes this lovely personal defense item, and often times eating utensil, the Leaf Bladed Dagger. Equipped with a 5” blade at over 1.5” wide, this training version off the dagger, is ready to pluck up a bit of stewed meat from a platter, or just as easily find its way into the back of some blackguard that offended the honor of your family. 9.5” overall, this well-balanced blade would make a handsome addition to the training set of any noble house. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness. Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. Prepared for the feast, or the fight!

 Item#LBDAG-02 $45

 

 

 

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Hook Blade Korambit: 

From the jungles of the Philippines and Indonesia, comes the dreaded “Eagle claw” knife, known as the Korambit. It is often used as a small utility knife for things such as skinning and de-fleshing small game. Readily concealable in ones clothing or gripped properly, the opponent doesn’t know that it is ready to strike, until it is too late. This training version has a 3.25” blade, and measures 7.5” overall with the index finger ring, which makes this blade nearly impossible to be removed from your hand! Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness. Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. This blade is ready to go through whatever gets in its way!

Item#KORAM1-02 $40

 

 

 

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“Tanto” Bladed Korambit:

This hybrid version of the Korambit is an exclusive design of the Black Dragon Forge. The tri-edged design is suitable for many duties, including cleaning small game, cutting rope or other cordage, and other utilities, as well as combat. The straighter spine of the 5” blade lends extra reach in slashing and stabbing attacks, and allows the flat of the 1.5” wide blade to be used for hooking in an opponent to do cuts to the joints and muscles. The index finger ring, which makes the knife over 9”, makes it next to impossible to be disarmed, also makes a great secondary weapon for punches, acting as a brass knuckle! Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness. Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. This blade is prepared for whatever you put in front of it in training.

Item#KORAM2-02 $50

 

 

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Japanese Tanto: 

From the misty mountains, and rice paddies of Japan, comes the Japanese Tanto. This training version, a size often used for utility work and personal defense, comes with a 5.25” blade, and measures at 9.5” overall in length. The blade is 1 3/8” wide at its widest point. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness. Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. Easily hidden on one’s person, this makes a good surprise off-hand weapon, or a weapon of last resort.

Item#TANTO-02 $35

 

 

 

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Sub-Hilt Hunter-Fighter 

Inspired by the famous blade carried by Benicio Del Toro in the movie the Hunted, comes this wicked drop point hunter/fighter.  Outfitted with a 6.5” blade and measuring 11.25” overall in length, this beast is ready to tackle anything the wild, or combat can throw at it in a “tactical training” situation. At over 2” wide at the widest point of the blade, it is substantial, and intimidating. Personally handcrafted by Adam Davis from 6061 aircraft aluminum for durability and toughness. Camouflage cord wrapped handle to ensure a non-slip grip. Get yours now, and be the hunter, not the hunted!

Item#SHIHF-02 $50

 

 

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Daisho Aluminum Practice Set

The weapons of the legendary Samurai... much coveted by collectors and actual swordsmen alike. The real thing is far too precious to practice with in a realistic combat situation, as well as far too dangerous for the novice. So, to help the novice swordsman in developing confidence, with a touch of realisim, the Black Dragon Forge presents this set of authentically detailed and rugged practice swords, crafted in annodized 6061 aircraft aluminum alloy, and fitted with the finest hardwoods available. Black annodized tsuba (guard) , black enameled steel fittings on the tsuka (handle includes fuchi and kashira), with black tsuka-ito (handle wrap), and white imitation same`(ray skin). Wooden kurikata (hanging knob) on the saya (sheath). Daisho set includes katana, wakazashi, and O-tanto. Each piece in the set is hand crafted by Adam Davis. Available as a set as shown, or individually below. Whether for practice, or a costume set suitable for use in the movies, this Daisho set is ready to uphold the Bushido code!

Item# ALDAI-02 $300

 

 

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Aluminum Practice Katana

Probably the most honored, and most feared weapon of the Samurai. The katana is a work of art, and a lethal weapon. This reproduction is hand crafted personally by Adam Davis with either a 26" or 29" blade, from annodized 6061 Aircraft Aluminum alloy, and the finest hardwoods available. Black annodized tsuba (guard) , black enameled steel fittings on the 12" tsuka (handle includes fuchi and kashira), with black tsuka-ito (handle wrap), and white imitation same`(ray skin). Wooden kurikata (hanging knob) on the saya (sheath).  Whether for practice, or a costume sword suitable for use in the movies, this katana is ready to uphold the Bushido code!

Item# ALKAT-02 $150

 

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Aluminum Wakazashi Practice Sword

The Samurai short sword, often used as a backup or offhand weapon in the famed Ni-to Ryu started by the legendary Miamoto Musashi. This reproduction is hand crafted personally by Adam Davis with a 19" blade, from annodized 6061 Aircraft Aluminum alloy, and the finest hardwoods available. Black annodized tsuba (guard) , black enameled steel fittings on the 8" tsuka (handle includes fuchi and kashira), with black tsuka-ito (handle wrap), and white imitation same`(ray skin). Wooden kurikata (hanging knob) on the saya (sheath).  Whether for practice, or a costume sword suitable for use in the movies, this katana is ready to uphold the Bushido code!

Item# ALWAK-02 $100

 

 

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Aluminum Practice O-tanto

Often used as a "status symbol" in court, when blades were allowed, as a weapon of last resort,or everlasting honor in the act of seppuku, or ritual suicide, the O-tanto was more than a mere accessory. This reproduction is hand crafted personally by Adam Davis with a 13" blade,  from annodized 6061 Aircraft Aluminum alloy, and the finest hardwoods available. Black annodized tsuba (guard) , black enameled steel fittings on the 5" tsuka (handle includes fuchi and kashira), with black tsuka-ito (handle wrap), and white imitation same`(ray skin). Wooden kurikata (hanging knob) on the saya (sheath).  Whether for practice, or a costume blade suitable for use in the movies, this O-tanto is ready to uphold the Bushido code!

Item# ALOTN-02 $75

 

 

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Aluminum Kyoketsu Shoge

This curious looking weapon comes from the shadow and mist filled world of the ellusive ninja. With their penchant for having multiple functions built into one device, this blade is no exception. The long 7" dagger blade is constructed with a protruding 5" hook, effective for climbing, hooking an enemy, or digging and prying wood slats apart to gain entry into the enemy stronghold (NOTE: Aluminum practice version is not suitable for use in climbing practice!). The dagger blade, normally razor sharp in a working model, could be used for sentry removal, an improvised spear head, or filleting out the morning meal in the field. Equipped with a 12' long rope with a heavy rubber ring  or weighted leather pouch (not shown) to simulate the actual steel ring that would be used in entangling and crushing your enemy's hands and weapon, or as a handy fist load for closer in fighting. This reproduction is hand crafted personally by Adam Davis, from annodized 6061 Aircraft Aluminum alloy, with a tight cord wrap around the tang for a secure grip. Whether scaling the castle walls, or taking out the night watch, this rugged piece of equipment is ready to do the job!

Item # ALKSH-02 $55