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This very Gothic and very German hand and a half sword is a reproduction of an iconic original from the collection of the Royal Armoury is dated to 1480 and was forged for a wealthy, but unknown individual. There are other examples of its type which have survived and the motif of using twisted branches or floral / wooded elements to style components of swords, knives and other weapons is shown in period art. This “Gothic Bough” stylization would have required a skilled bladesmith or cutler and was certainly a way to showcase one’s status if such a finely styled weapon could be afforded. These swords are not mere art pieces or fashion accessories, the surviving examples are well-crafted, well balanced and entirely deadly weapons. These swords are full of the Gothic character of the late Medieval Holy Roman Empire and its Principalities.

This reproduction from Deepeeka’s higher quality Primus line of swords has a blade forged from C60 high carbon steel (a steel similar to 1060) which was tempered to a 48-52 HRc hardness. The intricately writhen guard, pommel and grip ring are fashioned from bright brass to recreate the appearance of the original which had fittings of copper alloy which were gilt in gold. Like the original, the wooden grip is intricately and painstakingly carved in the likeness of a bundle of entwined branches. The grip is long enough to allow for a single or two handed grip for this bastard sword. Included with the sword is a scabbard of high quality craftsmanship which is made from wood and wrapped in tight, stitched leather and finished with brass Gothic decorative banding and chape.

This item is blunt and is for ornamental use only.

Total Length: 108cm
Blade Length: 87.5cm
Blade Width: 4cm
Blade Thickness: 5.5mm
Grip Length: 12cm
P.O.B: 16cm
Weight: 1kg
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, brass, wood

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

This beautiful medieval sword, which is decorated with symbols and coats of arms of the Knights Templar, is not an exact replica of a historical original, but rather a tribute to the Knights Templar. The double-edged carbon steel blade has a flattened, diamond cross-section and tapers evenly towards the tip. The cutting edges are not sharpened and the full tang is riveted to the pommel.

The two-handed sword features a wooden grip wrapped in black leather for a comfortable and secure hold. The crossguard and pommel are made of steel with an antique finish. The straight crossguard ends in stylised wolf heads, while the centre is adorned with a silver Templar cross on a red enamelled background. A particular highlight is the octagonal pommel. Its centre is adorned with a red enamelled coat of arms of the Knights Templar showing two knights on a horse. This motif is framed by the Latin inscription “MILITUM XPISTI SIGILLUM“, meaning “Seal of the Soldiers of Christ”.

The sword comes with a beautiful wooden scabbard covered in black leather. Two red leather straps with antique-finish brass buckles not only add decorative accents, but also allow for easy attachment to a sword belt. This medieval sword is designed as a collectors or decoration/display piece and, besides its quality as a collectible, is also perfectly suited as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume.

Total Length: 115cm
Blade Length: 89cm
Blade Width: 4.5cm
Guard Width: 23cm
Grip Length: 19cm
P.O.B (from guard): 8cm
Weight (with scabbard): 1.9kg
Weight (without scabbard): 1.4kg
Scabbard: Wood, leather
Edge: Blunt

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 St. Maurice of Turin Sword is inspired by the sword that was reputed to have been used to behead St. Maurice in the 3^rd-4^th Century. It 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 Oakshott Type A pommel (Brazil Nut) is a development of earlier Viking pommel forms. Comes complete with wooden scabbard wrapped in brown leather with brass scabbard loops.

Overall Length: 94.5cm
Blade Length: 79cm
Blade Width: 4.3cm
Blade Thickness: 0.6cm
Weight: 1672g
Point of Balance: 19.5cm
Material: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, wood, brass

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.

Sir William Marshal was one of England's most famous knights and described by the Archbishop of Canterbury as the "best knight that ever lived". He served 4 kings including Richard the Lionheart and was one of the most powerful men in Europe. By the time of his death in 1219 he was referred to throughout Europe as "The Marshal". 

The Sir William Marshal Sword is inspired by the one that he is holding in his tomb effigy at Temple Church, London. It features a hand-forged high carbon steel blade, steel pommel and guard, and a waisted leather grip. It comes complete with a well made leather and wood scabbard with brass belt loops (for attaching to a sword belt). This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.

Total Length: 94cm
Blade Length: 77.5cm
Guard Width: 16.5cm
Blade Width: 4.5cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Edge: Blunt

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

This longsword is based on a fine 15th Century example kept within the collection of the National Museum of Medieval Art in Paris. The blade is forged from tempered C60 high carbon steel (a steel with properties similar to 1060 high carbon steel) and has a diamond cross section to give it a good compromise between the cut and thrust.

The robust crossguard and pommel are crafted from blued steel and the wooden grip is carefully bound in tightly-fitted red leather. A leather rainguard chape on the guard completes the hilt and the blade is solidly anchored into the hilt with a peen over the pommel.

The sword is matched with a wood-core scabbard which is wrapped in matched leather with stitched construction. Its locket and chape are made from matched blued steel.

Total Length: 117cm
Blade Length: 89.5cm
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm
Grip Length: 20cm
Edge: Blunt
Weight: 1.6kg

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

Our 1788 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Sword is a replica of the original swords of the late 18^th century carried by such notable regiments as the Prince of Wales’s Regiment of Dragoon Guards, the Inniskilling Dragoons and the 2^nd Irish Horse (5^th Dragoon Guards). Whilst a sword of this size and weight would be effective in a charge, cavalry troopers often bemoaned its cumbersome handling and the brittleness of the blade.

It features and enclosed basket hilt made up of a number of interlinked bars, a leather wrapped grip and a long double-edged high carbon steel blade (blunt). Comes complete with leather wrapped wooden scabbard with metal fittings.

Total Length: 108cm
Blade Length: 88cm
Blade Width: 3.3cm
Thickness: 0.4cm
Guard Width: 14cm
Grip Length: 13cm
Weight: 1320g
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: wood, leather, metal fittings

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

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.&nbsp;<span>The grip, guard and pommel are made of cast bronze.</span> The unsharpened blade is made of well-tempered "Damascus Steel" and is peened at the pommel for durability.The blade was formed by twisting bars of steel around each other, welding the bars together by hammering and then repeating the process to create this distinct chevron pattern. Pattern welded swords reflected the high status of those who wielded them and the famous Ulfberht swords were some of the most prized possessions of the Viking era.&nbsp;It comes complete with a leather-wrapped wooden scabbard with similar bronze fittings.

Total Length: 96.2cm
Blade Length: 78.4cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 1.5kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.4mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.5mm
Blade Width (base): 4.3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16cm
Blade: Damascus Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Riveted and Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Bronze

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

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.

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.