Weaponry

The North Grimston Dagger was found by accident in 1902 while laborers were digging on Lord Middleton´s land near North Grimston. The smaller of the two swords discovered was decorated with an anthropomorphic (man-shaped) handle. Ownership of such a rare item marks the man buried at North Grimston out to be one of the most important people of Iron Age East Yorkshire. 

The dagger is one of a small number of similar weapons found across Celtic Europe which features a human figure forming the hilt. Other examples were found in Hungary, Northern Italy, Switzerland, and France. This dagger can now be seen on display at Hull and East Riding Museum.

Overall Length: 43cm
Blade: AISI 420 Stainless Steel
Weight: 500g
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

The Celtic people lived during the Iron Age, dominating most of western and central Europe. They decorated their weapons handles with precious stones, ivory, or enamel. They adorned the swords and helmets with original human figures or animal heads. The weapons were almost sacred to the ancient Celts. One for the battlefield, more sober and functional, and another ceremonial, much more elaborate.

Overall Length: 36cm
Blade: Tempered Stainless Steel
Weight: 400g
Edge: Blunt

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

The two-handed Halberd or Pike has been a staple in medieval warfare for years. The combined functions of an axe and a spear make this a formidable piece of battle hardware. This 14th - 15th Century Swiss Halberd, by Marto, is a replica of the Pike design used by the early Swiss armies to repel military attacks and proved its effectiveness in defeating the enemy.

The handle of this Halberd is made of wood and is adorned with two fringed fabric plumes. The head is made of cast metal and consists of three features. A frontal axe-head with a single curved edge, a rear hooked talon, and a central fluted spike. The cast metal head displays a highly decorative engraved floral design as this item is meant for display purposes, not for use.

Length: 205cm

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

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The Halberd or Pike has been a staple in medieval warfare for years. The combined functions of an axe and a spear make this a formidable piece of battle hardware.

This 16th Century Spanish Pike by Marto is a replica of the Pike design used in the feared Spanish military formation known as the "Tercio". This military formation gained notoriety thanks to its incredible effectiveness in defeating the enemy.

The handle of this Pike is made of wood and is adorned with a fringed fabric plume. The head is made of cast metal and consists of three features. A frontal axe-head with a double-curved edge, a rear talon, and a central straight spike.

The cast metal head displays a highly decorative engraved floral design as this item is meant for display purposes, not for use.

Length: 205cm

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

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The Romans are known to have borrowed ideas on the weapons of their enemies. Initially, they used weapons of Etruscan and Greek-style or, when confronted with the Celts, adopted their equipment. To defeat the Carthaginians built a fleet based on the Carthaginian model. Once a weapon is adopted it was standard. The weapons changed over the history of Rome, although its equipment and its use were never individual. Almost all Roman swords and daggers were double-edged and could be used for both cutting and threading.

The pugio was a small dagger used by the ancient Roman soldiers possibly as an auxiliary weapon. Like other equipment of the Legionnaires, the dagger had a series of changes throughout the I century. Generally had a long blade and leaf-shaped, between 18 and 28 centimeters long and 5 centimeters or more across. It was ideal for threading; a good rush can pierce a chainmail weapon.

Total length: 38cm
Weight: 900g
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

The Romans are known to have borrowed ideas on the weapons of their enemies. Initially, they used weapons of Etruscan and Greek-style or, when confronted with the Celts, adopted their equipment. To defeat the Carthaginians built a fleet based on the Carthaginian model. Once a weapon is adopted it was standard. The weapons changed over the history of Rome, although its equipment and its use were never individual. Almost all Roman swords and daggers were double-edged and could be used for both cutting and threading.

The pugio was a small dagger used by the ancient Roman soldiers possibly as an auxiliary weapon. Like other equipment of the Legionnaires, the dagger had a series of changes throughout the I century. Generally had a long blade and leaf-shaped, between 18 and 28 centimeters long and 5 centimeters or more across. It was ideal for threading; a good rush can pierce a chainmail weapon.

Total length: 38cm
Weight: 900g 
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

Richard I was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. He was the third of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior. By the age of 16, Richard I had taken command of his own army, putting down rebellions in Poitou against his father. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade.

Overall Length: 43cm
Material: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt

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

Our Grand Master of Templars Dagger is manufactured by the world famous Marto factory in Toledo, Spain.

It features an ornate hilt, heavily decorated with Templar symbols including the Cross Pattée and Templar Seal. The blunt blade is crafted from AISI 440 Stainless Steel and tempered.

Total length: 45cm
Blade length: 254cm
Grip length: 11cm
Weight: 960g
Blade width (base): 5.5cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

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Richard I was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. He was the third of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior. By the age of 16, Richard I had taken command of his own army, putting down rebellions in Poitou against his father. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade.

Overall Length: 43cm
Material: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt

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