Medieval Swords

The Honshu Boshin Grosse Messer Sword is an exceptional addition to the Boshin line of tactical weapons, which blends tradition and innovation and style and function.

The grosse messer sword boasts a 1060 high carbon steel blade that’s unrivaled in sharpness and strength. Textured TPR shrouds the handle for an ergonomic no-slip grip and the handle has an oversized polished steel pommel and guard.

Length: 106cm
Blade Length: 78cm
Grip Length: 21.5cm
Blade Width: 39mm
Blade Thickness: 4.6mm
Weight: 1.85kg
POB: 18cm
Blade: 1060 Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Integrated
Scabbard: Yes

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

This line of swords features high carbon EN42J Spring Steel blades that have been forged and tempered to perform like their historical counterparts. They have a core hardness of 45HRC approx. with an edge hardness of 50HRC approx.

The hilts feature authentically styled forged guards and pommels constructed from steel, and wooden grips that are masterfully wrapped in leather cord for an aesthetic yet comfortable finish. They come complete with leather wrapped wooden scabbards.

Overall Length: 113cm
Blade Length: 84.5cm
Blade Width: 4cm
Blade Thickness: 0.6cm
Guard Width: 27cm
Grip Length: 23cm
Point of Balance: 11cm
Weight: 1750g
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel

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

LK Chen Munich Town Guard sword take inspiration from iconic battle sword crafted by the fame German sword maker Wolfgang Stantler. c1600 in the early 17th century, commonly know today as the Munich Town Guard sword. 

The Town guard swords are in essence medieval single-hand arming swords with the addition of protective bars to take the place of the plate gauntlet.  While post-dating the Oakeshott's medieval sword typology, Munich Town Guard typically correspond to Oakeshott Type XV and XVIII blades, balancing cutting and thrusting abilities by starting broad at the guard and tapering dramatically to an acute point.

The Town Guard's thick forte and tang, strong profile and distal taper, complex hilt and wire-bound grip combine to create a lively weapon that also is heavy enough to withstand and excel at use against armored opponents on a crowded battlefield.

Powerful, beautiful but subdued, this is practical sword one can rely on in the battlefield or in any confrontation.

Total length: 102 cm
Blade length: 80 cm
Total Weight: 1.4 kg
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 3 cm
Blade thickness: 6.5-2 mm
Material: High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel
Scabbard: Black fine top grain leather over wood core

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

The Honshu Single-Handed Broadsword represents a modern spin on a proven, time-tested sword design with sleek, rugged tactical engineering and perfect blade-to-hilt balancing. It has a 1060 carbon steel blade with a satin finish, which extends from a cast 2Cr13 stainless steel handguard. The grippy handle is heavily textured, black TPR and it has a cast 2Cr13 stainless steel pommel with a satin finish.

The broadsword slides smoothly into its semi-glossy, black wooden scabbard with metal accents. Honshu continues to expand its exceptional sword line and this sleek, tactical single-handed broadsword is a must-have for your collection!

Length: 101.5cm
Blade Length: 78.5cm
Weight: 2.2kg
Blade: 1060 high carbon steel
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Wooden

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

Part of the Honshu Midnight Forge Series, this Single-Hand Sword was crafted using a time-tested sword design with modern engineering, giving you perfect blade-to-hilt balancing. It has a sharp 1065 high carbon steel blade with a black finish, which extends from a polished black handguard. The wooden handle is wrapped in black leather and the hefty pommel is black steel.

The sword slides smoothly into a black leather scabbard with metal accents. Honshu continues to expand its exceptional sword line and this sleek, tactical broadsword is a must-have for your collection!

Length: 102cm
Blade Length: 77cm
Grip Length: 12cm 
Blade Width: 7.2cm
Weight: 1.8kg
Blade: 1065 high carbon steel
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Leather

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

Part of the Honshu Historic Series, this Single-Hand Sword was crafted using a time-tested sword design with modern engineering, giving you perfect blade-to-hilt balancing. It has a sharp 1065 high carbon steel blade with a brushed finish, which extends from a polished steel handguard. The wooden handle is wrapped in brown leather and the hefty pommel is polished steel.

The slides smoothly into a brown leather scabbard with metal accents. Honshu continues to expand its exceptional sword line and this sleek, tactical broadsword is a must-have for your collection!

Length: 101cm
Blade Length: 77cm
Grip Length: 12cm 
Blade Width: 7.2cm
Weight: 1.8kg
Blade: 1065 high carbon steel
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Leather

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

The Medieval Swords in this collection are considered suitable for active cutting and are battle ready.

Steel: Hardened 1075 spring steel
Total Length: 99cm
Blade length: 77cm
Handle length: 11cm
Width: 4.8 cm
Weight: 1.4kg
Peened Tang
Scabard: Leather wrapped wood core sheath

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

The medieval swords in this collection are considered suitable for active cutting and are battle ready.

Steel: 1075 spring steel
Blade length: 75 cm
Handle length: 12 cm
Width: 4.2 cm
Thickness: 0.7 cm
Weight: 1.2 kg
Grip: Stitched leather
Scabard: Leather wrapped wood core sheath

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

Ribaldo is a recreation of a beautifully proportioned early 15th century Italian sword, one of over 170 bearing inscriptions from the Arsenal of Alexandria in Egypt. The original was sold by Sotheby's in 1979.  This sword is very similar to the one in the Royal Armory collection and likely forged by the same sword maker sometime before 1432. 

"Ribaldo" is the name of Italian skirmisher troops who would have used this sort of type XIX sword at early 15th century. In art the "Ribaldo" troops are often seen with light armor, a shield and a spear and with this type of arming sword.

The typology of this sword is Oakeshott XIX which was popular during the 15th century. The complex blade features a ricasso, flat hexagonal blade that change to lenticular shape at the tip. This geometry make Ribaldo a capable cut and thrust sword.

The sword has a very early example of a guard for the forefinger, which was an early step in a series of developments that would lead into increasingly complex hilts of the later 15th century and beyond. By looping the forefinger over the unsharpened ricasso, a user would be better able to align the edge when cutting and also gain a more refined control of the tip. Having the finger in front of the cross-guard would leave it vulnerable on a simple cross-hilted sword, hence the development of the protective hook.

The recreation of this sword is a collaboration between LK Chen and Matt Easton, who offer much valuable guidance and advise, as well as providing the dimensions and specifications of the original Italian sword.

Total length: 110 cm
Blade length: 93 cm
Handle length: 17 cm
Total Weight: 970g
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 20 cm
Blade thickness: 5 mm
Material: High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel 
Scabbard: Ash wood wrapped Oxblood Oiled-Waxed fine top grain leather

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