Windlass Steelcrafts

Our Roman Pompeii Pugio Dagger is hand forged from steel and features a leather lined sheath with brass fittings and a sandwiched horn and steel hilt that is often found on surviving pieces. Its authentic design and blunt blade make it a favourite amongst Roman reenactors.

Total length: 33.5cm
Blade length: 22.5 cm
Grip length: 6.5 cm
Weight: 538g
Blade thickness (base): 0.4 cm
Blade width (base):  6.14 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Steel and Brass

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

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The cinquedea was a characteristic type of Italian broad-bladed short sword or large dagger, with this example in the Royal Armouries having a longer blade, dating to around 1500-1530.

The impressively broad blade of 26 inches has a complex transition from three down to two fullers, with a thin and distally tapered cross-section which make this a very light and fast weapon for the size.

The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features ornate cut-outs and an acorn tip. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso.

Total Length: 80.5cm
Blade Length: 66cm
Blade Width: 8.5cm
P.O.B (from guard): 11.7cm
Edge: Blunt
Weight: 992g

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

This arming sword in the Royal Armouries Collection dates to the late-15th century and is likely to be of English provenance. This type of sword is a medium-to-high status sidearm of the late-15th century and into the early 16th century, and would have been worn both with and without armour. It would have been a knightly backup weapon, used in combat both on foot and mounted.

Our replica is a precise, faithful replica, manufactured traditionally in very similar ways to the original. It features a robust cut and thrust Oakeshott Type XVIII blade, long curved quillons with characteristic terminals, short grip and prominent solid wheel pommel.

The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features ornate cut-outs and an acorn tip. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso.

Total Length: 95cm
Blade Length: 78cm
Blade Width: 5cm
P.O.B (from guard): 9.5cm
Edge: Blunt
Weight: 1270g

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

The precise origin of this European sword is unknown, but from the markings it is likely to be German or possibly Italian. It found its way into the Arsenal of Alexandria either as a diplomatic gift, war booty or as a tribute object from the Kingdom of Cyprus to the Sultanate of Egypt, where it was inscribed with Arabic text. From there it made its way into at least one private collection, before subsequently being acquired by the Royal Armouries.

This sword features a broad and powerful Oakeshott Type XVI blade. This is quite a heavy sword by the standards of the day, due to the length and breadth of the blade, but is wonderfully balanced thanks to the distal taper, long grip and large pommel.

The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features ornate cut-outs and an acorn tip. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso.

Total Length: 123cm
Blade Length: 96.5cm
Blade Width: 5.5cm
P.O.B (from guard): 9.5cm
Edge: Blunt
Weight: 1729g

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

Introducing the Heritage Series Classic Medieval Sword by Windlass! Windlass Steelcrafts® has reintroduced some of our all-time favorites with several upgrades!

The blade has improved distal taper, making the sword livelier and quicker. The scabbard now has a wooden core underneath the leather exterior. The grip features leather that is dimpled using a historically authentic “wet-wrap” process, during which fine cord is tightly wrapped around a wet leather grip. When it’s dry, the cord is removed and the leather is left attractively indented and provides improved texture and grip.

This simple, elegant type of sword was in service for a long period of time throughout all of Europe. This one-handed medieval sword is an Oakeshott Type X with a Type I pommel and a Type VII crossguard. The long and wide fuller on this high carbon steel blade lightens the overall sword and makes it possible to deliver fast, shearing cuts, capable of cutting through the mail and padding that were worn during the period. The long guard offers good protection from an opponent’s shield or blade, while the classic wheel pommel brings the sword very nicely into balance.

Hand forged by Windlass Steelcrafts. Includes scabbard with metal locket, frog stud and chape.

Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 83.5cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.4cm
Guard Width: 22cm
Grip Length: 10cm
P.O.B (from guard): 15cm
Weight: 3.3kg
Blade Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel

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

PLEASE NOTE: NO WARRANTY IS OFFERED WITH THIS PRODUCT. IF YOUR WASTER BREAKS, NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE OFFERED AS THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT SUPPLY US WITH A REPLACEMENT. IF YOU WANT A MORE DURABLE WASTER PLEASE PURCHASE OUR SYNTHETIC SPARRING SWORDS.

The gladius was the sword of choice for the Roman legions, and many gladiators also chose to use the double-edged sword when they were fighting for their freedom and lives in the Colosseum.After a gladiator in ancient Rome had won his freedom, he was awarded a wooden gladius like this one, called a Rudis, as a symbol of his freedom. Our Rudis is a great retirement gift for military personnel or police officers.

Our training gladius is based on the classic Roman gladius and made entirely of hardwood. The pommel and guard are darker for visual interest. If you plan to use this wooden gladius as a training sword, be careful: the blade is made of wood but it does have a sharp point.

Total Length: 69cm
Blade Length: 51cm 
Blade Width: 4.5cm
Blade Thickness: 1.6cm
Weight: 340g
Scabbard: None

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

Excelling as a close-quarters and melee weapon, the slightly upswept blade could be used for slashing, but because of its length and thickness it was also an excellent stabbing weapon. Napoleon’s infantry units, artillery, grenadiers, NCO’s and corporals traipsed much of Europe with this shiny cohort at their sides.

This sword wasn’t always involved with grisly work, it was also used as a field tool. And after a victory, it was perfect for opening Champagne bottles! Distally tapered and includes leather scabbard with brass throat and chape.

Total Length: 69cm
Blade Length: 54cm
Blade Width: 3.3cm
Blade Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel
Weight: 1.1kg
Edge: Blunt

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

The French Model 1801 Cuirassier’s sword is a heavy cavalry saber with a straight blade, as the French favored the thrust over slashing or cutting. This replica weighs heavy, the substantial mass needed to accomplish a lance-type thrusting attack.

The distally tapered blade at the hilt and is double-fullered like the originals. Comes factory sharpened. Brass guard and pommel. Leather-wrapped grip with twisted wire wrap. Steel scabbard.

Total Length: 109cm
Blade Length: 95cm
Blade Width: 3.5cm
Blade Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel
Weight: 1.5kg
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: 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.