British Military Swords

When the British Army standardized the swords to be carried by infantry officers in 1796 this is the sword they settled on; a spadroon-like cut-and-thrust sword with simple, but elegant Georgian styling that hearkened back to the Smallswords carried by gentlemen in earlier times. In just four years following, the blade was at the hip of practically all British Line Infantry Officers. Regardless of the standardization of form, the blades varied in their width and in their engraved decoration.

Though widespread, it was not regarded as a good combat blade despite being used through the entirety of Britain’s contests with France in the Napoleonic Era. It would not be officially replaced until 1822 by the more elaborate ‘’Gothic-Hilted’’ sword and before then many officers had opted to acquire the 1803 Pattern sabre instead.

Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 85cm
Grip Length: 6cm
Guard width: 9.5cm
Weight: 946g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.6cm
Blade Width (base): 2.5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 33cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

This reproduction of a British infantrymans hanger is based on an extant example dating to 1760. These British brass-hilted swords were heavily influenced by French and German hangers from the continent as evidenced by its half-basket hilt with a heart shaped guard. The hanger sword is designed for close-in fighting – the blade is an ideal length for a close-quarters scrum.

This Hanger sword has a blade of 1055 high carbon steel peened to a hilt of brass. Its companion scabbard is crafted from sturdy leather with chape and throat pieces of brass.

Total Length: 78cm
Blade Length: 65cm
Grip Length: 9.5cm
Weight: 907g
Blade Thickness (base): 5.4mm-3.1mm
Blade Width (base): 36mm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

This recreation of the British 1796 Sergeant’s sword has a plain blade of unsharpened, tempered, high carbon steel. The hilt is entirely of brass. The scabbard is of leather with brass accents.

The sword is the longer version used by the sergeants instead of the shorter blade used by the musicians, though the overall sword design and construction were inherently the same.

Total Length: 95cm
Blade Length: 80cm
Grip Length: 9cm
Weight: 882g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.6cm 
Blade Width (base): 2.5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 32cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

This sabre was introduced in 1803 and proved a popular replacement for the 1796 Infantry Sword. It was readily adopted by Light Infantry and Rifle Officers who were much more likely to skirmish with the enemy than their Line Infantry counterparts. The design proved popular and it was adopted by flank companies of the Royal Marines and some Royal Navy officers as well.

The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered.

Total Length: 94.5cm
Blade Length: 82cm
Grip Length: 8cm
Weight: 1.102kg
Blade Thickness (base): 7.5mm
Blade Width (base): 3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 20cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

The 1845 Pattern British Infantry Officer's Sword is a modified version of the 1822 pattern sword, the basic difference being a new style of blade. This sword saw action in many throughout the great period of Victorian military campaigns – the Second Sikh War, the Crimea, the Indian Mutiny, the Maori Wars, the Ashanti Expedition, the Zulu War, the Second Afghan War and the Egyptian and Sudan Campaigns of 1882-5. This sword was not replaced in the British Army until 1897.

Our British Infantry Officer's Sword features a tempered AISI 1065 high carbon steel blade with etched decoration featuring a “VRI” cypher. The brass hilt also features a “VRI” cartouche and a wood, black leather wrapped grip with brass wire overlay. The scabbard is made from steel and features 2 integrated suspension rings.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 83.5cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 819g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.7cm
Blade Width (base): 2.6cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 18cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Steel

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

This sword is considered by some to be the best fighting sword ever issued to a British Officer. As such it has never been replaced and is the current issue sword within the British Army. The only difference between this sword and its Victorian predecessor is the cypher of the reigning monarch at the time of issue.

The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered. Includes regulation pattern leather scabbard. 

Replacement steel scabbard and leather scabbard available separately.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 82.5cm
Grip Length: 10.5cm
Weight: 0.902kg
Blade Thickness (base): 5.6mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.7mm
Blade Width (base): 2.3cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

This sword is considered by some to be the best fighting sword ever issued to a British Officer. As such it has never been replaced and is the current issue sword within the British Army. The only difference between this sword and its Victorian predecessor is the cypher of the reigning monarch at the time of issue.

The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered.

Replacement steel scabbard and leather scabbard available separately.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 82.5cm
Grip Length: 10.5cm
Weight: 0.902kg
Blade Thickness (base): 5.6mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.7mm
Blade Width (base): 2.3cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Steel, Leather

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

This sword is considered by some to be the best fighting sword ever issued to a British Officer. As such it has never been replaced and is the current issue sword within the British Army.The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered. Includes regulation pattern leather scabbard. 

Replacement steel scabbard and leather scabbard available separately.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 82.5cm
Grip Length: 10.5cm
Weight: 0.902 kg
Blade Thickness (base): 5.6mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.7mm
Blade Width (base): 2.3cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

This sword is considered by some to be the best fighting sword ever issued to a British Officer. As such it has never been replaced and is the current issue sword within the British Army. The only difference between this sword and its Victorian predecessor is the cypher of the reigning monarch at the time of issue. The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered.

Scabbard included. Replacement steel scabbard and leather scabbard available separately.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 82.5cm
Grip Length: 10.5cm
Weight: 0.902kg
Blade Thickness (base): 5.6mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.7mm
Blade Width (base): 2.3cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Steel

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