Medieval Swords

During the later half of the 11th century, the kingdoms of Galicia, Leon, and Castilla (now modern-day Spain) were plunged into Civil War. From this strife emerged a great and honourable warrior RODRIGO DIAZ DE VIVAR Known throughout the world as El Cid. As his reputation grew his story was retold many times by writers and poets of the day and his name carried the final battle to victory even after his own death.

Art Gladius, after several years of painstaking historical research, is proud to produce the great TIZONA The Sword of El Cid Campeador.

Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 82cm
Blade Width: 3.8cm
Blade Thickness: 3.4mm
Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel (47-51 HRC)
Weight: 898g

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

During the later half of the 11th century, the kingdoms of Galicia, Leon, and Castilla (now modern-day Spain) were plunged into Civil War. From this strife emerged a great and honourable warrior RODRIGO DIAZ DE VIVAR Known throughout the world as El Cid. As his reputation grew his story was retold many times by writers and poets of the day and his name carried the final battle to victory even after his own death.

Art Gladius, after several years of painstaking historical research, is proud to produce the great TIZONA The Sword of El Cid Campeador.

Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 82cm
Blade Width: 3.8cm
Blade Thickness: 3.4mm
Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel (47-51 HRC)
Weight: 898g

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

During the later half of the 11th century, the kingdoms of Galicia, Leon, and Castilla (now modern-day Spain) were plunged into Civil War. From this strife emerged a great and honourable warrior RODRIGO DIAZ DE VIVAR Known throughout the world as El Cid. As his reputation grew his story was retold many times by writers and poets of the day and his name carried the final battle to victory even after his own death.

Art Gladius, after several years of painstaking historical research, is proud to produce the great TIZONA The Sword of El Cid Campeador.

Total Length: 58cm
Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel (47-51 HRC)
Weight: 800g

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

At only 75cm, this is the ideal "first sword" for any budding young knight and is also the perfect display piece when space is an issue. The ornate hilt features heraldic dragons on both the pommel and guard and tops an embossed stainless steel blade.

Total Length: 75cm
Blade Length: 58cm
Grip Length: 9cm
Weight: 1155g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.35cm
Blade Width (base): 3.37cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 2cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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.

Our Squire's 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 MILITUM XPISTS SIGILLUM (Seal of the Knights of Christ) emblazoned around the pommel encircling the Templar Cross Pattée. The guard also features the Cross Pattée at the centre, terminating in hound's head quillons. The leather wrapped grip is partially bound with cord and the stainless steel blade features an embossed heraldic design. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only. 

Total Length: 74.5cm 
Blade Length: 57.5cm
Grip Length: 10.7cm
Blade Thickness (base): 0.3cm
Blade Width (base): 3.2cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
Weight: 625g
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Buy the Squire's Knights Templar Sword with confidence from the UK’s leading Templar Sword retailer.

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 crusade before he became king. The Crusades led to the formation of military orders such as the Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights.

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

The antique brass hilt features the cross pattée of the Templar Order on the pommel and belted grip. The Cross of St George is featured at the centre of the cross-guard.  The hilt has an antiqued brass finish and cord wrapped grip. The blunt stainless steel blade features heraldic decoration and is suitable for display only.  

Total Length: 75cm
Blade Length: 58cm
Grip Length: 8.3cm
Weight: 886g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.2cm
Blade Width (base): 3.2cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 4.5cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Buy the Squire's Crusader Sword with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Sword retailer.

Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, was the eldest son of King Edward III of England. In his early life he was known as Edward of Woodstock after his birthplace in Oxfordshire. He was never known as The Black Prince during his lifetime, the title seems to have originated during the 16th century. He was an exceptional military leader and commanded the vanguard of the English army at the Battle of Crecy when he was only 16. In 1348 he founded and became the first Knight of the Order of the Garter. Edward died in 1376, one year before his father, becoming the first English Prince of Wales not to become King of England. His amazing tomb effigy can be seen in Canterbury Cathedral along with his heraldic "achievements" including helmet, shield and gauntlets.

The Squire's Black Prince Sword is a magnificent piece and produced by the world famous Art Gladius workshop in Toledo, Spain. The gold hilt is heavily adorned with decoration and features the Royal Arms of England at the centre of the guard.

Total Length: 77cm
Blade Length: 58.5cm
Grip Length:  10.5cm
Weight: 752g
Blade Thickness (base):  0.3cm
Blade Width (base): 3.3cm
Point of Balance (PoB):  6.5cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Our “Deluxe” range of swords have a much more decorated finish than their plain counterparts. The hilt fittings and grips are painted with bright enamel paint to accentuate the details of the intricate designs. On some swords in the range, gold paint is also used to give the swords a “high status” look.

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

At only 75cm, this is the ideal "first sword" for any budding young knight and is also the perfect display piece when space is an issue. 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: 75cm
Blade Length: 58cm
Grip Length: 9cm
Weight: 1155g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.35cm
Blade Width (base): 3.37cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 2cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Our “Deluxe” range of swords have a much more decorated finish than their plain counterparts. The hilt fittings and grips are painted with bright enamel paint to accentuate the details of the intricate designs. On some swords in the range, gold paint is also used to give the swords a “high status” look.

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.

Our Squire's 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.

Buy the Templar Sword with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval sword retailer.