The Honshu Boshin Practice Grosse Messer Sword gives you the look and feel of a traditional sword, which is exactly what you need when you’re training in the art of sword fighting. Using a high-quality practice sword is the only way to train effectively and safely. An exact replica of Honshu’s fully-functional Grosse Messer Sword, the trainer has a solid, intricately detailed, molded polypropylene construction. It is complete with a crossguard and heavily textured hilt and is 42 1/8” overall, with a 30 3/4” blade.