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The hilt of the Isle of Eigg Sword is the finest example of a Viking sword hilt ever found in Scotland and currently resides on the National Museums of Scotland collection. It was discovered on the island of Eigg in the Inner Hebrides by a local farmer whilst levelling a mound. The mound is thought to have contained a pagan burial and also contained bronze bucket mounts, a whetstone and some pieces of the original blade.

The sword dates from around the 9th or 10th century. All parts of the hilt are richly decorated animal and geometric ornament in panels. Some of the original decoration was inlaid with silver or silver thread.

Our Isle of Eigg Sword replica features a double-edged blade with wide central fuller. The guard and pommel are made of cast bronze and flank the leather-wrapped wood grip. The unsharpened blade is made of well-tempered mild steel and is peened at the pommel for durability. It comes complete with a leather-wrapped wooden scabbard with similar bronze fittings.

Total Length: 97.5cm
Blade Length: 80cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Grip Length: 17.5cm
Weight: 2kg
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

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

Our Stage Combat 15^th Century Arming Sword features a distinctive Type V pommel, associated with high-quality swords from the period. It features a forged and tempered, high carbon steel blade, steel hilt fittings and a leather-bound wooden grip. It comes complete with a wooden scabbard with black leather covering to match the grip. This sword features a blunt blade.

Overall Length: 95.5cm
Blade Length: 78cm
Blade Thickness: 4.6 mm
Blade Width: 47.5 mm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 1334g
Blade: Tempered and Forged High Carbon Steel
Edge Thickness: 2mm
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

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

Buy the 15^th Century Stage Combat Arming Sword with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval sword retailer.

Based on an original in the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, our Peterson Type D Viking Sword is typical of those wielded by Viking warriors of the 9^th and 10^th centuries. The ornately crafted hilt signifying that its owner was of high status. The hilt fittings have been cast in bronze and mounted using the traditional method of construction; riveting a cap over the pommel base. The grip is also cast from bronze in a similar fashion to a sword found on the Isle of Eigg in Scotland. At the base of the guard is a protective strip of felt that can be removed if required.

It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era. The leather bound wooden scabbard is decorated with bronze “knotwork” fittings of Norse origin and features a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total Length: 96.2cm
Blade Length: 78.4cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 1.61kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.4mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.5mm
Blade Width (base): 4.3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Riveted and Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Bronze

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

Our Stage Combat swords feature tempered, high carbon steel blades and are designed for light combat use. They have durable, thick edges, more than suitable for the rigours of stage combat and display fights. They also feature rounded tips for extra safety. Stage Combat swords are noticeably heavier than historical replicas due to the added weight afforded by the thicker edges. These swords are not designed for re-enactment use.

Our Stage Combat Crusader Sword features an unsharpened carbon steel blade with central fuller. The grip is wood wrapped in brown leather cord and flanked with a steel guard and pommel. The unusual Oakeshott Type I1 pommel was popular on swords of the 13^th and 14^th centuries. Comes complete with wooden scabbard wrapped in brown leather with polished steel fittings. 

Total Length: 96cm
Blade Length: 79cm
Grip Length: 11 cm
Weight: 1384g
Point of Balance: 17.5cm
Blade Thickness (base): 0.44cm
Blade Width (base):  4.4cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

Our 15^th Century Arming Sword features a distinctive Type V pommel, associated with high-quality swords from the period. It features a forged, high carbon steel blade (not tempered), steel hilt fittings and a leather-bound wooden grip.

It comes complete with a wooden scabbard with black leather covering to match the grip. This sword features a blunt blade and is not suitable for combat re-enactment.

Total Length: 95cm
Blade Length: 78cm
Blade Thickness: 4.6mm
Blade Width: 5cm
Grip Length: 9.5cm
Weight: 1332g
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

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

Buy the 15^th Century Arming Sword with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval sword retailer.

Based on an original in the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, our Peterson Type D Viking Sword is typical of those wielded by Viking warriors of the 9^th and 10^th centuries. The ornately crafted hilt signifying that its owner was of high status. The hilt fittings have been cast in bronze and mounted using the traditional method of construction; riveting a cap over the pommel base. The hardwood grip is tightly bound in leather.

It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era. The leather bound wooden scabbard is decorated with bronze “knotwork” fittings of Norse origin and features a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total length: 96.2 cm
Blade length: 78.4 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 1.47 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.8 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.7 mm
Blade width (base): 4.6 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16 cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Bronze

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

Found whilst excavating a 6^th-7^th century grave at a burial site close to Uppsala in Sweden, this Vendel age sword was undoubtedly owned by a high ranking warrior of chieftain. The Vendel era comes between the Migration Period and Viking Age and their rulers had troops of elite mounted warriors that were well armed with the best weapons and armour available.

Our Vendel Chieftain’s Sword features a highly ornate hilt, a testament to the craftsmen of the period. Like the original Vendela nd Viking swords, it features a two part pommel with a cap secured by twin rivets. This cap is decorated with deep red enamel to replicate the garnet decoration on the original. The stylised “ring” on the pommel, seen on other swords of this type, is symbolic rather than a moving functional component. The hardwood grip is tightly bound with brown leather. The hilt fittings are made from antiqued brass, and feature tin accents – giving the appearance of silver. It features a Damascus steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era.

The leather bound wooden scabbard features antiqued brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total Length: 89.5cm
Blade Length: 73.3cm
Grip Length: 11cm
Weight: 1.45kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.3mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 3.4mm
Blade Width (base): 5.1cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 12cm
Blade: Damascus Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

This exquisite example of an 8^th century Anglo-Saxon sword is based on the surviving parts of an original found in Fetter Lane, London in the 19^th century and now on display in the British Museum.

Such a highly crafted sword would be reserved for the elite of Anglo-Saxon society. The grip is decorated on both sides. On one side a spiral of four snakes separated by undulating leafy stems, the other a spread-eagled beast with gaping jaws in profile encircles its body with its zoomorphic tail, against a background of leafy shoots. The pommel cap, riveted into place like the original, features a central element decorated with a formalised tendril pattern, on one side alternating with bird heads. The hilt is constructed from cast brass and plated with tin, much prized for its silver like appearance. Its brass accents shine like gold. It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era.

The leather bound wooden scabbard features plated brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total Length: 93.3cm
Blade Length: 78.5cm
Grip Length: 8.5cm
Weight: 1.45kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.5mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 3.1mm
Blade Width (base): 4.6cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9.8cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Silvered Brass

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

This exquisite example of an 8^th century Anglo-Saxon sword is based on the surviving parts of an original found in Fetter Lane, London in the 19^th century and now on display in the British Museum.

Such a highly crafted sword would be reserved for the elite of Anglo-Saxon society. The grip is decorated on both sides. On one side a spiral of four snakes separated by undulating leafy stems, the other a spread-eagled beast with gaping jaws in profile encircles its body with its zoomorphic tail, against a background of leafy shoots. The pommel cap, riveted into place like the original, features a central element decorated with a formalised tendril pattern, on one side alternating with bird heads. The hilt is constructed from antiqued brass with tin plated fittings that shine like silver. It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era.

The leather bound wooden scabbard features antiqued brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total Length: 93.3cm
Blade Length: 78.5cm
Grip Length: 8.5cm
Weight: 1.45kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.5mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 3.1mm
Blade Width (base): 4.6cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9.8 m
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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