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The Roman Gladius was the primary weapon of the Roman Legionary and was used in conjunction with the 'Scutum' (shield) and 'Pilum' (spear). Its design was strongly influenced by the swords used by the Iberian (Spanish) Celts. It was predominantly designed as a thrusting weapon and was in use in one form or another from the 4th Century BC to the 3rd Century AD.

The Pompeii Gladius takes its name from the archaeological site in Italy where, during excavations, 4 such swords were found. The swords are dated to before 79AD - the year that Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash. The Pompeii Gladius, along with the earlier Mainz Pattern Gladius, would have been issued to the garrison at Hadrian’s Wall. Examples can be seen in H. Russell Robinson’s book "What The Soldiers Wore On Hadrians Wall'".

Our Pompeii Gladius features a turned wood pommel and bone grip. The straight blade is hand forged from steel and in housed in a wooden scabbard with red leather covering and decorated brass fittings. This sword is not designed or recommended for contact reenactment (fighting) but is favoured by living history enthusiasts.

Overall Length: 70cm
Blade Length: 48cm
Width: 4.9cm
Grip Length: 10.8cm
Weight: 1135g
Thickness: 5mm
P.O.B: 11cm
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The rapier began to develop at around the turn of the 15th century as the Spanish espada ropera, or "dress sword". It was a fast and light single handed sword designed for cutting and thrusting. In 1570 the Italian swordmaster Signior Rocco Bonetti settled in England and advocated the use of the rapier for thrusting as opposed to cutting when engaged in a duel. Although it was generally seen as a civilian weapon, more robust versions such as the Pappenheimer Rapier were developed for battlefield use and saw service in conflicts such as the English Civil War. Many rapier treatises still survive including "The Schoole of the Noble and Worthy Science of Defence" written in England in 1617 by Joseph Swetnam.

Our Renaissance Rapier features a hand forged complex hilt constructed from steel and polished to a bright finish. The wire-bound handle is both attractive and functional - allowing for a firmer grip than the leather bound equivalent. The hand forged steel blade is housed in a well made wooden scabbard with leather covering and steel fittings. This sword is blunt and designed for display only.

Total Length: 100.5cm
Blade Length: 88.5cm
Grip Length: 18.5cm
Weight: 1702g
Blade Thickness (base): 4.82cm
Blade Width (base): 0.5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 17cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Sgian Dubh evolved from a larger Scottish dagger that was normally concealed under the armpit. It was common practice when visiting friends to remove this dagger from its hiding place and insert it in the top of your sock so that is could be seen at all times. Sgian Dubh translates as “Black Knife” in the old Gaelic language. 

Our Sgian Dubh features a blunt steel blade, hardwood grip and decorated cast steel fittings. It comes complete with a leather covered wooden sheath.

Total length: 17cm
Blade length: 8.5cm
Grip length: 9cm
Weight: 55g
Blade width (base): 2cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Steel 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

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This well-made Roman Pompeii Pugio Dagger replica was most likely used by an officer or Centurion on account of the ornate brass decoration. It is hand forged from steel and features a leather lined sheath with brass fittings and a sandwiched horn and steel hilt that is often found on surviving pieces.

Its authentic design and blunt blade make it a favourite amongst Roman re-enactors.

Total Length: 35cm
Blade Length: 23cm 
Grip length: 12cm
Weight: 425g
Blade thickness (base): 0.75cm
Blade width (base): 5.5cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Steel and Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Styled on the military regulation dirk and much favoured by Scottish Bandsmen, this impressive 18" full-size Scottish Dirk has a polished 12" steel blade etched with traditional Scottish thistle and foliage decoration.

A black leather covered scabbard, capped with nickel mounts, chiselled in high relief, topped with military regulation Queen's crown pommel over a black basket-weave stud-worked shaped grip. A superb reproduction of a sought-after collector’s piece. The scabbard features an attachment point for a dirk belt frog (not currently sold by us). 

Total length: 43 cm
Blade length: 29 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 408 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.4cm
Blade width (base): 3 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 17.5 cm 
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Knights Templar were a powerful crusading order of knights founded in the 11th Century with many of their number recruited from England and France. There are many Templar castles and churches throughout England including the Temple Church in London, made famous in The Da Vinci Code.  

Our Knights Templar Dagger is the perfect sidearm for our best-selling Knights Templar Sword. It features a forged steel blade with solid brass pommel and guard - both adorned with the Templar Cross in red enamel. Comes complete with leather sheath with belt loop. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only. 

Total length: 43.5 cm
Blade length: 29 cm
Grip length: 7 cm
Weight: 538 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.4 cm
Blade width (base): 6 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Stitched Leather 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Knights Templar Dagger is constructed in the world famous Art Gladius sword factory in Toledo, Spain. Toledo has a reputation for producing some of the finest swords in Europe and has been the centre of sword production for centuries.

It is one of our best-selling daggers and is particularly favoured by Freemasons and Templars. The Spanish stainless steel blade is topped by a brass plated crossguard with ornate dog-faced quillons and simple cross pattée decoration at the centre. The Templar Cross is also featured at the centre of the pommel and is surrounded by the Latin/Greek text “Sigillum Militum Xpisti” translating as “The Seal of a Soldier of Christ”.

Matching “Templar Sword” AG288 also available.

Total length: 42 cm
Blade length: 27 cm
Grip length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 522 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.33 cm
Blade width (base): 2.7 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 11.5 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Plastic, Faux Leather

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Black Prince Dagger is constructed in the world famous Art Gladius sword factory in Toledo, Spain. Toledo has a reputation for producing some of the finest swords in Europe and has been the centre of sword production for centuries.

The bronze hilt is heavily adorned with decoration and features the Royal Arms of England at the centre of the guard. The pommel bears the words "HONNI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" being Old French for "Evil be to him who evil thinks". This is also the motto of the Knights of the Garter. The polished stainless steel blade is etched with medieval symbols and is housed in a decorated scabbard. 

Total length: 43cm
Blade length: 28cm
Grip length: 8cm
Weight: 450g
Blade thickness (base): 0.29cm
Blade width (base): 2.67cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 11cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Plastic, Faux Leather, Metal

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Crusader Knight’s Dagger is the perfect sidearm for any knight or man-at-arms. It features robust 14^th century style solid steel hilt fittings and a cord wrapped brown leather grip. The tapered high carbon steel blade is designed for stabbing rather than slashing and is designed to exploit the openings in plate armour.

The stitched brown leather scabbard features a wooden lining and is decorated with a Crusader cross at the top (which some people choose to paint). The dagger has a blunt blade and rounded tip.

Blade Length: 31cm
Overall Length: 48cm
Guard Width: 15cm
Weight: 598g
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Stitched Leather

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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