Windlass Steelcrafts

In the ranks of the Huscarls, the bodyguard of Scandinavian nobles and kings, axes of various sizes were a very popular weapon. The Huscarls often used the Danish axe with their left hand to attack the side of the enemy not protected by a shield. Pictures of the Danish axe can be found, for example, on the Bayeux Tapestry and date to the second half of the 11th century.

Smaller beard axes such as this Danish hand axe had evolved from Francisca and served the Huscarls primarily as devastating throwing axes, but were also used in close combat. A distinctive feature is the relatively long blade cutting, which tapers sharply towards the shaft. The blade encloses the shaft made of wood and is riveted to it. The shaft is largely straight but is widened at the lower end towards the blade, which improves the handling discreetly.

Length: 53cm
Weight: 680g

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

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The sgian dubh or Scottish black knife became fashionable in the mid-1700s. It is also called a Scottish sock knife because people carried them in their hose or boots. The Disarming Acts, enacted for the purpose of disarming Catholic rebels in their Scottish nests, prohibited Highlanders from owning or carrying weapons. They were forced to conceal the weapons they secretly kept.

This traditional sgian dubh features a black wooden grip with a basketweave pattern that is shaped for grasping, and comes with its own scabbard. The blade has the filework characteristic of Scottish edged weapons, and the hilt is decorated with a thistle motif.

Total length: 16.5 cm
Blade length: 8.5 cm
Grip length: 6 cm
Weight: 0.06 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.7 mm
Blade width (base): 1.9 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Steel 

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

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The musket, though the prime weapon of the French Musketeers, was a cumbersome firearm, both to load and fire. A good rapier was a necessary second weapon. Our Musketeer rapier is fashioned after those circa 1590.

The basket hilt is ambidextrous and a very effective mix of both the cup-hilt and swept-hilt styles. The grip is wood wrapped with twisted wire and the parts of the hilt are plated with gleaming nickel silver.

Total length: 117 cm
Blade length: 96 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 1.27 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.9 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.8 mm
Blade width (base): 2.5 cm
Blade width (CoP): 1.6 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 8 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 20 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

Originally found at auction, Windlass Steelcrafts has lovingly recreated a beautiful 19th-century firefighter's axe - down to the blue paint of the sinuously curved hardwood shaft seen on the original. The high carbon steel head has a massive axe face and spike for breaching and prying. Not only functional, but this beauty can also be engraved on its wide surface and presented as a trophy to a firehouse or heroic firefighter.

Overall: 88cm
Axe Face: 23cm
Spike: 13cm

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

This fine reproduction sabre is a faithful copy of the ones used during the American Civil War. The hand-forged blade is British military spec steel that will flex over 20° and return to true. The leather handle is wire wrapped. The brass, 3-branch guard is nicely hand chased and engraved, as is the brass pommel.

Blade is beautifully etched with “U.S.,” and “E Pluribus Unum,” along with foliage and military trophies. Steel scabbard has a brass throat, rings and drag. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.

Total length: 101 cm 
Blade length: 86 cm 
Grip length: 10.5 cm 
Weight: 1050g 
Blade thickness (base): 0.6cm 
Blade width (base): 2.8 cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 19.5 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Steel, Brass

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

The battle axes of the High Middle Ages that were preferred by the Vikings are probably advanced developments of Frankish throwing axes. Their blades have straight upper edges, while the sharp edges were usually curved toward the handle. Their handles were too long to throw; instead, they were used in close combat with shields.

This Viking battle axe has a blade of hand forged carbon steel which is fastened to a hardwood handle. Both sides of the blade are etched with a decorative Celtic knot pattern that features a dragon's head.

Handle Length: 66.5 cm
Blade Length: 18.5 cm
Sharp edge: 12.2 cm
Weight: 850g

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

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Romans used dull wooden swords to train their Gladiators and soldiers. And Japanese Samurai used a wooden training sword that was called a Bokken. It's an elegant solution to a vexing problem and effective enough to still be used today. The only problem is that a wooden sword can rot, crack, chip or splinter and eventually become useless.

Cold Steel designed a synthetic substitute, low in price and impervious to the elements. The Cold Steel line of Training Weapons are made of the heaviest grade polypropylene available and closely duplicate a real sword in length, size, weight and feel. While they're not quite as rigid as wood, they have the winning advantages of being virtually unbreakable, remarkably stiff and cut resistant.

Overall Length: 79cm
Blade Length: 56cm
Weight: 377g
Material: Polyproplyene
Scabbard: None

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

Thulsa Doom has lived for over a thousand years and has the power to transform into an enormous snake. This magnificent dagger is made to resemble two intertwining snakes. This dagger is nickel-plated with an antique finish and a wooden handle. The dagger comes with an antiqued wooden display box.

Length: 40cm
Weight: 1.7kg
Blade: 1055 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

It was known that Vikings would often carry several spears so that they would have a few to throw and at least one to hold in hand combat. This tough spearhead is both sturdy and deadly.

Made by Windlass Steelcrafts of high carbon steel the open socket fits a 1-1/4″ round pole (not included but available at most home center stores) and has two attachment holes for a secure fit.

Overall Length: 63cm
Weight: 0.73kg

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