Sword Brands

On one side of the blade is the only known complete inscription of the twenty-eight letter Anglo-Saxon runic alphabet, as well as the name "Beagnoth" in runic letters. It is thought that the runic alphabet had a magical function, and that the name Beagnoth is that of either the owner of the weapon or the smith who forged it.

Although many Anglo-Saxon and Viking swords and knives have inscriptions in the Latin alphabet on their blades, or have runic inscriptions on the hilt or scabbard, the Seax of Beagnoth is one of only a handful of finds with a runic inscription on its blade.

Total length: 73.5cm
Blade length: 55.5cm
Grip length: 18cm
Weight: 906g
Blade width (base): 4.3cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Stitched Leather

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

The Celtic Sword features and anthropomorphic hilt - the human form must have been intended to enhance the power of the owner and to bear a talismanic significance. The British Museum has some excellent examples of this style of sword in their collection.

This replica is of a type associated with the La Tène culture, named after the important Celtic site on Lake Neuchâtel in present-day Switzerland and eastern France. It features a polished bronze hilt with bone grip - both associated with high status. The blade is hand forged from steel and is housed in a hand stitched leather scabbard. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.

Total Length: 62cm
Blade Length: 46cm
Grip Length: 8cm
Weight: 1050g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade Width (base):  4.7cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 6cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather

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

Our 5 Lobe Viking Sword is based on a late Viking design from around the 11^th century and is contemporary with the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. A similar sword held in the British Museum collection was reputed to be taken from the tomb of the Earl of Pembroke in Temple Church, but was probably found in the River Thames at Temple Church.

It features a forged and fullered steel blade designed for hacking and slashing and is hilted with a short guard and 5 lobed pommel. The wooden scabbard is wrapped with brown leather to match that of the leather wrapped sword grip. Although this sword has a forged blade it is not tempered and is not suitable for combat. 

Total Length: 96cm
Blade Length: 78cm
Grip Length: 11cm
Weight: 1278g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.46cm
Blade Width (base):  4.45cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather

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

Our 3 Lobe Viking Sword is based on a late Viking design from around the 11^th century and is contemporary with the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. A similar sword was found on Canwick Common in Norfolk and is now held in the British Museum collection.

It features a forged and fullered steel blade designed for hacking and slashing and is hilted with a short guard and 3 lobed pommel. The wooden scabbard is wrapped with brown leather to match that of the leather wrapped sword grip. Although this sword has a forged blade it is not tempered and is not suitable for combat. 

Total Length: 95cm
Blade Length: 79cm
Grip Length: 10.5cm
Weight: 1352g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.6cm
Blade Width (base):  4.4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 17cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather

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

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: 95cm
Blade Length: 78.5cm
Grip Length: 11.5cm
Weight: 1130g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade Width (base):  4.4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

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

The Robert the Bruce Sword features a forged steel blade with solid brass pommel and guard. The pommel features the rampant lion of the Bruce coat of arms whilst the guard is decorated with crusader crosses, both in red enamel. The leather and wood scabbard is decorated with a “Z” pattern and has brass scabbard loops.

This sword is blunt and designed for display only.

Total Length: 97cm
Blade Length: 78.5cm
Grip Length: 12.5cm
Weight: 1140g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.44cm
Blade Width (base):  4.5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 13.5cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

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

Excalibur (meaning to 'cut steel') was the great sword of King Arthur which 'gave light like 30 torches'. In the Arthurian stories, the name is given to two different swords - the one that the young king pulled from the anvil set in the stone before the church, and so proved his right to the kingship; and the other which the king took from the arm that rose above the surface of the lake, 'clothed in white samite, mystic, wonderful' and which eventually received back the sword when Arthur was dying.

Our Excalibur sword is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The ornate hilt features heraldic dragons on both the pommel and guard and tops a broad, etched stainless steel blade.  

Total Length: 112.5cm
Blade Length: 88cm
Grip Length: 15.5cm
Weight: 1630g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade Width (base): 5.3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 13.5cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Our Excalibur Cadet sword is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain.

The ornate hilt features heraldic dragons on both the pommel and guard and tops an embossed stainless steel blade. This sword features a blunt blade is designed for display.

Total Length: 101cm
Blade Length: 81cm
Grip Length: 13cm
Weight: 1630g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade Width (base): 4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 18cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Faux Leather, Plastic, Steel

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

Our Templar Sword is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain.

It features the words SIGILLUM MILITUM TEMPLI XPISTI (Seal of the Knights of Christ) emblazoned around the pommel encircling a Templar Cross with knotwork decoration. The guard also features the Cross Pattée and heraldic imagery on the quillons, and the “Two Knights on One Horse” (said to symbolise the poverty of the order) symbol at the centre of the guard. The handle also features Christian symbology and a black textured grip. The stainless steel blade features etched heraldic designs.

This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.

Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 83cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 864g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.4cm
Blade Width (base): 4cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Faux Leather, Plastic, Brass

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