Windlass Steelcrafts

The Windlass Sword Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton. You may have heard of Matt Easton through his YouTube channel, where he has rightly gained a wide and passionate following of enthusiasts who appreciate his expansive knowledge of swordsmanship. Matt had been searching for a set of medieval swords to recreate, with each minute detail and measurement captured. Naturally he came to the Royal Armouries, home of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour to make this selection.

This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artefact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportion or feeling in the hand, the Windlass Collection Swords are replicas in a class of their own.

This replica is a reproduction of an article found in the Royal Armouries, a double-edged blade, hand-and-a-half sword dating from the Mid 14th Century. The original of this sword was found in Lake Constance in Central Europe which borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Each sword comes in a unique sword box and a certificate of authenticity.

Total Length: 112cm
Blade Length: 88cm
Guard Width: 26cm
Blade Width: 3.4cm
Blade Thickness: 1.1cm
Weight: 1.9kg

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

The Windlass Sword Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton. You may have heard of Matt Easton through his YouTube channel, where he has rightly gained a wide and passionate following of enthusiasts who appreciate his expansive knowledge of swordsmanship. Matt had been searching for a set of medieval swords to recreate, with each minute detail and measurement captured. Naturally, he came to the Royal Armouries, home of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour to make this selection.  

This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artefact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportion or feeling in the hand, the Windlass Collection Swords are replicas in a class of their own. 

This replica is a reproduction of an article found in the Royal Armouries, a sword believed to have been found in the River Thames before finding its way into the Tower of London collection and dating to around 1400-1430, this is the sort of hand-and-a-half sword that was often carried by knights and men-at-arms, and it features a two-handed hilt with the scent-stopper pommel.

This sword strikes with authority, despite the narrow appearance. This is due to the surprisingly thick spine for most of the length of the blade, making it very stiff, and ideally suited to half-swording and thrusting into things like mail voiders at the armpits of an enemy knight’s armor. This replica is crafted with a is hand forged by a skilled blacksmith exactly in the same manner as the original, but with superior modern 1080 high carbon steel that is fully tempered and is distally tapered for proper weight distribution. The sheath is made to replicate one of the period, with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features a traditional cut-out.

Each sword comes in a unique sword box, and a certificate of authenticity.

Total Length: 118cm
Blade Length: 93cm
Guard Width: 26cm
Blade Width: 3.4cm
Blade Thickness: 1cm
Weight: 1.6kg

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

The Windlass Sword Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton. You may have heard of Matt Easton through his YouTube channel, where he has rightly gained a wide and passionate following of enthusiasts who appreciate his expansive knowledge of swordsmanship. Matt had been searching for a set of medieval swords to recreate, with each minute detail and measurement captured. Naturally he came to the Royal Armouries, home of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour to make this selection.

This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artefact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportion or feeling in the hand, the Windlass Collection Swords are replicas in a class of their own. 

This replica is a reproduction of an article found in the Royal Armouries, a single-handed, single-bladed steel sword dated between 1460-1500.

Each sword comes in a unique sword box, and a certificate of authenticity.

Total Length: 81cm
Blade Length: 70cm
Guard Width: 16cm
Blade Width: 3.9cm
Blade Thickness: 0.64cm
Weight: 522g

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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This replica is very similar to the sword that appears in the "Braveheart" movie, especially because Simon Atherton, the prop master for the "Braveheart" movie, was involved in its development.

Hand forged of 1095 carbon steel, the blade of this sword is approx. 120 cm long. It has a slight taper and ends in a pear-shaped, riveted pommel. The grip is made of wood wrapped in dark brown leather that also includes the ricasso. A crossguard with a rectangular profile and a langet with a decorative pattern complete the hilt.

Total Length: 154cm
Blade Length: 120cm
Grip Length: 25.5cm
Weight: 3.03kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.7mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.4mm
Blade Width (base): 5.0cm
Blade Width (CoP): 5.0cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 25.5cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 39cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: None

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

A weapon unequalled in elegance and grace: the classic French rapier. The slender, double-edged blade determines the character of this classic rapier, whose ricasso elegantly becomes narrower inside the basket. But the complex basket with its sweeping finger guard is not the only special feature this classic rapier has to offer: the grip is bordered by braided steel wire on both sides.

The grip itself is made of horn wrapped with golden wire for a stunning effect. When used with a French parrying dagger, this classic rapier forms part of a deadly set that was especially appreciated by duellists. Our classic French rapier comes with its own scabbard.

Total Length: 116cm
Blade Length: 99cm
Grip Length: 8cm
Weight: 1.14kg
Blade Thickness (base, outside basket): 4.7mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 3.1mm
Blade Width (base, outside basket): 2cm
Blade Width (CoP): 1.4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 6cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 20cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

Despite the adulation and reverence given to the sword, the spear was generally the weapon of choice for Vikings. Used as throwing weapons and as pikes, spears were an indispensable part of their daily routine. This Viking spearhead is hand-forged from high-carbon steel and has a conical socket that is approx. 8.5 cm long. The Viking spearhead has a hole at each side so that you can securely fasten it to the shaft of your choice (not included).

Overall Length: 37cm
Spearhead Steel Socket: 12cm
Blade: 23cm 
Width: 5cm 
Weight: 454g

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

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A rapier of this identical form and proportions is currently housed in The Royal Armouries (formerly the Tower of London).

The flamboyantly formed hilt is both beautiful and functional. It’s forward plates are pierced and show lavish birds among foliage, while the bars of the guard are slender both defending the hand and having an upward loop to catch an opponent’s blade. The heavy pommel allows for a more balanced feel for fighting. The blade is etched on both sides of the ricasso with the Latin phrase CHRISTUS IMPERAT which means “Christ Commands.”

Total Length: 119cm
Blade Length: 103cm
Blade Width: 2.5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.48cm
Weight: 1361g
Grip Length: 8.9cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

Stiletto daggers originated in northern Italy, but they were very popular throughout Europe during the entire Renaissance era. Renaissance assassins loved to used stilettos because they effectively sliced through the heavy clothing that people wore at that time.

The pointed, triangular blade also fits neatly through plate armor, and a knight would use a misericorde (mercy) to finish off a floundering opponent as required. From the blade to the handsomely rounded grip and pear-shaped pommel, our misericorde is made of steel. A short, rounded crossguard adds the finishing touch. The mount and chape of the leather scabbard included are also made of steel.

Total length: 35 cm
Blade length: 21.5 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 340 g
Blade width (base): 1.3 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Steel

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

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