Nerf swords have only been on the market for a couple of years, but they’ve been a welcome addition to the range of Melee toy weapons that fall under the umbrella of all other Nerf toys, including blasters, darts, super pads and various others. products
This was all started over 40 years ago by Parker Brothers, who sought to design sporting goods that could be used indoors without causing property damage or injury to people. Some of the earliest items included footballs and volleyballs, which are still in use today and can often be seen littered along beaches and in parks.
The material design is chemically produced safe foam that is surrounded by a firm plastic rod. This gives the sword its relative strength despite its lightness. This combination allows for realistic sword fighting moves without the problem of causing actual bodily harm.
Though firmly marketed as an 8+ toy, these swords have also been wielded by big kids since their inception and are highly rated by teens and parents alike through online reviews.
Nerf has been clever enough to expand the range to include various swords along with other weapons like the mace and battle axe. These have been promoted alongside tactical vests and shields that offer a perfect accompaniment to swords. The swords also vary in size and weight, with the largest being almost too heavy for small children to hold in one hand, while the longest would in fact be taller than the average 8 year old.
Below is a selection of the swords manufactured by Nerf:
• Marauder Long Sword: The longest single sword in the range and also the heaviest, a very powerful melee weapon due to its dimensions. This Nerf sword comes in yellow/red and black.
• Shadow Fury – Although classified as a short sword, this blade still packs a 32-inch stroke and is available in blue.
• Stonewall Sword & Shield – More bang for your buck when you get two weapons in one pack. The shield, while designed with defense in mind, can be used to strike your opponent and the supplied short sword is more of a dagger due to its short length. However, the shield is not very large, so it might be more suitable for the younger age range.
• Thunder Fury – Linked to Shadow Fury by design, this is a very similar sword that comes in a striking yellow color.
• Vantage – The Nerf version of the Scottish sword Claymore, which has been labeled in reviews as having a stronger feel and less prone to being easily damaged.
• Dual Vendetta Sword: The longest and most variable Nerf sword that can be wielded as two blades simultaneously or, when joined at the hilts, wields as a long staff/dual sword. This sword is the weapon that opens up flexible fighting styles or could keep two kids happy at once for those on a tight budget.