8 Best Cartoon Swords You Can Have A Replica Of

Cartoon protagonists come in all shapes and sizes, but regardless of whether they’re a saber-wielding cartoon pirate or a katana owner, like Samurai Jack’s Jack, they often have the same weapon — a cartoon sword.

These cartoon swords are symbols of strength and courage for the heroes which is why as kids, we would try to emulate them with wooden swords. These sword replicas let you relive your childhood by serving as great cosplay accessories, toys, and collectors items.

What Are Cartoon Swords Made Out Of?

A cartoon sword often falls under these three variants.

• Katana

A traditional Japanese single-edge, curved sword. This sword is typically wielded by samurai and was intended for slashing and cutting.

• Longsword

A European sword with two edges and a straight blade.This was the weapon of choice for knights and was designed for thrusting and cutting.

• Rapier

Another European sword with a thin, double-edged blade designed for thrusting. It was especially popular among nobles who used them as accessories and status symbols.

Regardless of which your cartoon sword is, you can expect it to be made of either plastic, steel, or wood.

• Plastic

This material often gives the best looking results since the chunky appearance of plastic lends itself well to replicating cartoon weapons.

• Steel

Either stainless steel or carbon steel is used for making steel-based cartoon swords. Most of the time, though, it’s realistic replica swords from movies and TV shows or battle-ready swords that are made with steel since the material takes away part of the cartoonish appearance of cartoon swords.

• Wood

Wooden swords aren’t as common as plastic when it comes to cartoon swords. Most of the time, you’ll find it used in a replica because of its pliability. 

9 Most Famous Swords Owned By Cartoon Characters

Our favorite cartoon shows have given us some of the most popular swords in fiction. These are just a few of the most memorable swords from the recent decades that you can get a replica of.

She-Ra’s Sword of Protection

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power introduced a new version of the titular heroine’s sword. The Sword of Protection is She-Ra’s signature sword. In the cartoon, the sword grants Adora the ability to transform into She-Ra, a super power princess destined to save Etheria.

This replica of She-Ra’s Sword of Protection is made entirely out of plastic, and while that normally would make other sword replicas look different from the swords they’re meant to replicate, it makes this replica look more “cartoonish” and true to the show version.

• Length: 39.39 cm
• Material: ABS Plastic

She-Ra’s Original Sword

She-Ra’s first sword was featured in the 80s cartoon, She-Ra: Princess of Power. It has a more abstract and oversized design than the sword from the reboot. You’ll notice the small, almost pommel-less handle and the large “crossguard” that melds into the body of the blade.

Aside from the sword’s inherent design problems that make it difficult to wield, it’s a fully accurate replica of the original sword from the cartoon. Additionally, it’s much longer than the reboot sword replica which makes it better for adult cosplayers.

• Length: 16.20
• Material: ABS Plastic

He-Man’s Sword of Power

Like the original She-Ra, Masters of the Universe was an 80s cartoon that starred Adam as the wonder of a sword that could transform him into He-Man, the super power prince of Eternia. 

The Sword of Power has gone through more design changes than She-Ra’s Sword of Power, but this replica manages to be an accurate copy of one of the most popular versions. It uses a bright yellow blade meant to resemble an energy beam and a stylized crossguard. Since the She-Ra sword is made of plastic, the creators are able to give it a classic comic-like appearance.

• Length: 50.8
• Material: ABS Plastic

Ashoka Tano’s Lightsaber 

Star Wars: Clone Wars introduced audiences to Ashoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker’s apprentice who later fights him when he becomes Darth Vader. While other Jedi fought with one lightsaber, Ashoka fought with two white lightsabers that she would often use in a crossed swords stance.

This retro lightsaber has a blue handle with yellow details and a retractable blade that’s perfect for when you want to take a photo shoot that has dramatic sword action courtesy of you turning on your lightsaber. Its sword cartoon graphic design isn’t as fine as the one you’ll see on Neopixel’s lightsabers and though that may be a drawback to some, it helps make this sword resemble the cartoon version even more.

• Length: 30 cm
• Material: ABS Plastic

Thundercats’ The Sword of Omens

The Sword of Omens comes from another famous 80s cartoon, Thundercats. Compared to many swords of the era’s cartoons, this one is more realistic and appears to be patterned after a European broadsword. 

The replica comes with a leather scabbard that can be attached to your belt. The sword can be sheathed in the scabbard while still showing the Thundercats logo that sits above the crossguard. 

• Length: 81 cm
• Material: Stainless steel

Knight Sword

Like the katana of ninja and samurai warriors, the generic knight’s sword is a media staple that you find in everything from video games to animated movies like The Sword in the Stone. While it’s no magic sword or power sword like the others on this list, the humble knight’s sword is a traditional symbol for knightly values in the same way that the Jolly Roger symbolizes pirate captains.

This replica of the staple fairy tale weapon comes with a leather scabbard and a red cross design on the crossguard as a nod to the medieval period. Other than that, it’s a plain sword with little ornamentation and plenty of space for adding your own customizations.

• Length: 40 cm
• Material: Steel

Raya’s Dragon Blade

Raya and the Last Dragon’s unique cartoon style and vibe is owed to its ties to Southeast Asian cultures which makes it only natural that the sword is based on the Indonesian kris, a curvy bladed sword with a traditionally spiritual purpose.

Aside from the curved blade, you’ll notice that there are two decorative serpentine dragons on the handguard, a motif that we sometimes see in anime, and a heavily carved handle. Despite how convincing it looks, this sword is actually made of plastic! 

• Length: 55.88 cm
• Material: ABS Plastic

Elena of Avalor’s Sword

Elena of Avalor’s rapier wasn’t always used for fighting since Elena was a princess, but this cartoon sword replica manages to get the details right just from a handful of scenes where she fights with it.

The sword replica has a teal handle with floral details that match the motifs on Elena’s dress, making it cohesive with the rest of her design. This particular sword is battery operated and produces sounds when you swing it.

• Length: 55.88 cm
• Material: ABS Plastic

Conclusion

Cartoon swords come in many different materials for you to choose from so you can get in on some swords action.  While these swords are often made of plastic, none of them miss the mark when it comes to looking exactly as they’re pictured in the cartoon shows they came from.