Miniature Swords

The Cathars—condemned as diabolical heretics by the Roman church—are often hailed as a manifestation of a separate, ‘primitive’ brand of Christianity. If you travel to towns like Toulouse, Albi, and Carcassonne today, you’ll see signs proclaiming the Pays Cathare, ‘Cathar country’ with prominent displays of the gold-and-red Cathar cross, which is misleading since they didn’t worship the cross.

This Cathars letter opener is a fine miniature of the larger sword produced by Art Gladius. The blade is made of stainless steel and in much detail as its larger counterpart. The Art Gladius Cathars letter opener is a perfect accent for the home or office.

Length: 28cm
Weight: 96g

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

The Holy Grail is a treasure that serves as an important motif in Arthurian literature. Different traditions describe it as a cup, dish, or stone with miraculous powers that provide eternal youth or sustenance in infinite abundance but the Grail first began to shine as a major Christian symbol in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Arthur and his Knights sort after the Holy Grail on many quests until the Grail was taken to the holy city of Sarras in the Middle East, to fulfill God's will.

Our Holy Grail Letter Opener is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It features a decorated stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.

Length: 29cm
Weight: 96g

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.

This Templar letter opener is a fine miniature. The blade is made of stainless steel and in much detail as its larger counterpart. The Art Gladius Cathars letter opener is a perfect accent for the home or office.

Length: 27cm
Weight: 96g

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

During the course of the 16th century, the Conquistador Rapier slowly eclipsed the classic sword as a gentleman's weapon of choice. As part of this development thrusting techniques gradually replaced cutting techniques, which meant that a shield was too bulky to be effective. Swordsmen who used rapiers often held daggers in their left hands for parrying their opponents' thrusts.

Total Length: 28cm

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

The Crusades (1096-1272) were a series of major military actions in the Near East fought between Christian and Saracen armies with the original goal of capturing Jerusalem. Richard the Lionheart was England's most famous crusading King but Edward I also went on crusades before he became king. The Crusades led to the formation of military orders such as the Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights. 

Our Crusader Letter Opener is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.

Length: 17cm
Width: 4.5cm
Weight: 34g

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

Buy the Crusader Sword Letter Opener with confidence from the UK’s leading historical giftware retailer. 

The Celt-Iberians of Roman times were justly famed for their weapons, such as the Falcata; one of the most devastating swords ever made! The inward curving blade delivers a tremendous blow and could split both shield and helmet. The Almedinilla Falcata was one of the many found by Luis Maraver and Alfaro in 1867 during the excavations of the Iberian necropolis of Los Collados, next to the town of Cerro de la Cruz.

Our miniature replica features a guard in the shape of a horse’s head, decorated with vegetal, geometric and zoomorphic motifs. This is the miniature version of Art Gladius's Iberian “Almedinilla” Falcata (AG206).

The mini sword comes complete with a display stand.

Length: 29cm
Weight: 96g

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

Tai Chi Swords originated in ancient China. These Chinese swords are known for their straight, double-edged blades. Many Tai Chi Swords have ornate handles that add to their appeal.

This miniature Chinese Tai Chi sword is a fine miniature of the larger sword produced by Art Gladius. The Chinese Tai Chi blade is made of stainless steel and in much detail as its larger counterpart. The Art Gladius Chinese Tai Chi mini sword is a perfect accent for the home or office. 

Length: 28cm
Weight: 96g

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

Charles V is a fantastic example of the intricacies of the European royal houses, inheriting several major dynasties of the 16th Century. The original of this sword can also be found at the Real Armeria in Madrid, founded by Charles’ son Philip II.

This miniature Charles V sword is a fine miniature of the larger sword produced by Art Gladius. The blade is made of stainless steel and in much detail as its larger counterpart. The Art Gladius mini sword is a perfect accent for the home or office. 

Length: 28cm
Weight: 96g

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

A katana is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Developed later than the Tachi, it was used by samurai in feudal Japan.

This Katana Letter Opener has a stainless-steel blade. The blade has the curved shape typical of Japanese swords. Also, the sword has a wrapped handle. The Art Gladius Katana miniature sword is a perfect accent for the home or office.

Length: 28cm
Weight: 96g

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