SZCO Supplies Latex Excalibur Sword - Realistic Medieval Costume Prop for LARP, Cosplay, Halloween & Theater Performances

THE WARNING: This is not a toy! This is not the same foam used in children's toys, such as the Nerf melee weapons and the cheap-o foam swords found in your local toy aisle. It's dense and will cause pain and possible injury if used without caution. As such, it wouldn't be fit for any LARP that I know of either, due to foam density and the tiny point at the end of the blade.THE GOOD: The foam and core are sturdy. The paint job, while not detailed, is pretty accurate with good consistency and little overspray. The detail work on the guard and pommel are impressive and detailed for foam. Feels great and looks great.THE BAD: The pommel and hand guard don't have a lot of support. They can take a little abuse, but you're likely to tear them off if you're not careful. For a foam weapon, though, they're surprisingly sturdy. The foam on the handle is pretty thin, which leads to a small diameter... great for small hands, not so great for large hands. I'm going to wrap the handles anyway, though, because over time, friction and hand sweat will destroy the paint on the handle.THE VERDICT: Overall, this is one of the best foam weapons I've ever had. The price is mind-blowing in relation to the quality. I love this thing. It makes a fantastic costume prop and works for light sparring/play if used by people who aren't going to hulk out with it. Over time, you're going to scar up the paint if you use it for contact sparring, though, so use it with care. The small size makes it great for kids (with supervision), or great for the dual wielding/short sword and shield look.