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Windlass Steelcrafts

The Knight Shop is a distributor for Windlass Steelcrafts and the premier retailer of Windlass Swords for sale in the UK. Windlass Swords (Windlass Steelcrafts), are based in India and are one of the oldest sword manufacturers still in production. They were established in 1943 to supply kukris to the British Army. Over the decades they have expanded to become one of the largest suppliers of military swords in the world. They are also well known for making high quality licensed replicas of swords, armour and historical clothing seen in Hollywood movies.

Their swords are forged from high quality, high carbon steel and tempered with the most advanced heat treating process available. They are flexible, well balanced and lightweight making them ideal for practicing historical swordplay techniques. Windlass Swords are durable and are either of threaded or peened construction with the tang forged as part of the blade. They are blunt and have a 1mm edge although sharpening service is available on these swords.

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  • Nashville Plow Works Cavalry Sabre

    This fine sabre has a 1065 high carbon steel blade with full tang and is well tempered. Grip is black leather wrapped and twisted brass wire. A rare chance to own a unique piece of US wartime history. An authentic replica of the highest calibre. Prior to the Civil War Messrs.

    Sharp & Hamilton operated a farming implement company under the trade name of Nashville Plow Works. With the war looming, the owners converted their establishment into an armoury. The Nashville Plow Works continued operations until April 1, 1862, when the city was taken by Federal troops. This sword has a cast brass guard, with both CSA and Nashville Plow Works also cast in block letters on the underside of the guard. The pommel and back strap are of one piece and of brass. The scabbard is blackened steel with brass mounts. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.

    Total Length: 99cm
    Blade Length: 86.5cm
    Grip Length: 11.5cm
    Weight: 860g
    Blade Thickness (base): 4.4mm
    Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.2mm
    Blade Width (base): 2.9cm
    Blade Width (base): 2.4cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 9cm
    Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26.5cm
    Blade: High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Peened
    Scabbard: Steel, Brass

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

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    Excl. Tax: £149.17 Incl. Tax: £179.00

  • Spartan Sword

    This deadly, battle-ready sword features an impressive, extravagant blade shape and also has convincing inner values. High quality carbon steel and an integrated tang give the blade its strength and add stability to the sword as a whole.

    Frank Miller was consulted during the creation of this Spartan sword, so you can be assured that it is exactly like the one that plays such an important role in his comic. It comes with a matching scabbard covered in grained leather.

    Total Length: 76 cm
    Blade Length: 61 cm
    Grip Length: 15 cm
    Weight: 1310g
    Blade: High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Integrated
    Scabbard: Leather

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

    Buy Frank Miller's 300 Spartan Sword with confidence from the UK’s leading Greek sword retailer.

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    Excl. Tax: £156.67 Incl. Tax: £188.00

  • The Eagle - Eagle Head Gladius

    This official gladius is a detail-rich replica of the eagle sword from the movie. Of tempered carbon steel, the blade tapers from the cross guard into a kind of waistline, widening again before the point. This style of blade was named after Mainz, Germany, its place of discovery, and is the highest quality variant of the Roman gladius. The leaf-shaped Mainz blade was sturdier, heaver and better balanced than the Pompeii and Hispanicum styles. Officers in particular were equipped with this kind of gladius.

    You can tell from the elaborate decoration of this gladius that this isn't a mere legionary sword. The finely crafted grip with decorative patterns ends seamlessly in the sculptural eagle head – by far the most distinctive feature on this exceptional sword. Covered with dark leather, the wooden scabbard boasts richly decorated metal plates. The relief on the chape shows a ruler surrounded by soldiers, and depicted on the throat is a legionary standing in front of a Roman temple. On the central plates there are classical Roman laurel vines completed by a laurel wreath insignia in the middle of the scabbard. A leather shoulder strap is attached with metal rings to the scabbard. All metal parts have been artificially antiqued to give the Eagle Head Gladius an especially battle-tested look.

    Total Length: 76.3cm
    Blade Length: 50.3cm
    Grip Length: 11cm
    Weight: 0.77kg
    Blade Thickness (base): 1.5mm
    Blade Width (base): 4.8cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 7.7cm
    Blade: High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Intergrated
    ScabbardWood, Leather, Brass

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

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    Excl. Tax: £193.33 Incl. Tax: £232.00

  • Roman Pompeii Gladius

    This sword ("gladius" in Latin) was found in Pompeii, Italy and has a straight, double-edged blade. It was as effective for cuts as it was for thrusts, which means it was the perfect sword for close combat.

    The entire hilt, including the grip, is made of selected hardwood: ash and maple, to be precise. The guard prevents your hand from slipping down the blade after a strong thrust. The ample, ball-shaped pommel keeps your hand on the grip after strong cuts. A scabbard with ornamental brass applications comes with this Pompeii type gladius.

    Total Length: 69cm
    Blade Length: 51cm 
    Grip Length: 8.5cm 
    Weight: 0.77kg 
    Blade Thickness (base): 4.2mm 
    Blade Width (base): 5.3cm 
    Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
    Blade: High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Threaded
    Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

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

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    Excl. Tax: £126.67 Incl. Tax: £152.00

  • US Navy Cutlass M1860

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    Starting in 1860, US Navy M1860 cutlasses were manufactured for the US Navy in Chicopee, MA. They continued to be used after the Civil War broke out. Our replica has the marks you would expect to see on an original: "USN DR 1862" and "AMESMFGCO CHICOPEE MASS" to show that the cutlass is military issue and who manufactured it.

    Heavily influenced by the sabre used by the French navy, our US Navy Cutlass M1860 is a replica of the model that replaced the M1841. The slightly curved blade has a wide fuller that ends in the area of the point where the broad backstops and the false edge begins. The blade geometry of the M1860 makes it extraordinarily light. Held in place by a riveted pommel and the full knuckle bow at the hand guard, the wooden grip of this naval cutlass is covered in leather and wrapped with twisted, golden wire. It includes a leather scabbard with a frog for holding the scabbard.

    Total Length: 80cm
    Blade Length: 65.5cm
    Grip Length: 11cm
    Weight: 0.86kg
    Blade Thickness (base): 4.3mm
    Blade Width (base): 3.1cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 11cm
    Blade: High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Peened
    Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

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    Excl. Tax: £126.67 Incl. Tax: £152.00

  • Ulfberht Viking Sword

    An old legend has it that a Nordic smith named Ulfberht developed the first all steel blade. This crucial development achieved near-mythical status among warriors, making this one of the most important swords in the study of medieval weapons. Several of these blades from slightly different time periods exist, some engraved in gratitude and reverence with Ulfberht’s hallowed name. 

    The etchings on both sides of our blade are copied exactly so that our reproduction is identical, warts and all. Made of high carbon steel (actually better than the original) it is beautifully balanced. The grip is wood wrapped with leather. The stout crossguard is steel and the pommel is of the Brazil nut shape that was quite popular at the time, both with Vikings and the rest of Europe. A beautiful and important sword. Comes with scabbard.

    Total Length: 91cm
    Blade Length: 77cm
    Blade Width: 5cm
    Weight: 1360g
    Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Peened
    Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Steel

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

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    Excl. Tax: £149.17 Incl. Tax: £179.00

  • Roman Maintz Gladius

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    This sword ("gladius" in Latin) found in Mainz, Germany and has a leaf-shaped, double-edged blade. It was as effective for cuts as it was for thrusts, which means it was the perfect sword for close combat.

    The light, faux ivory grip is characteristic of this type of gladius and the guard prevents your hand from slipping onto the blade after a strong thrust. The ample, ball-shaped pommel keeps your hand on the grip after strong cuts. A scabbard with ornamental brass applications comes with this Mainz type gladius.

    Total length: 70 cm
    Blade length: 50.5 cm
    Grip length: 9 cm
    Weight: 0.77 kg
    Blade thickness (base): 4.3 mm
    Blade width (base): 5.5 cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 9 cm
    Blade: High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Threaded
    Scabbard: Wood, leather, brass

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

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    Excl. Tax: £163.33 Incl. Tax: £196.00

  • Renaissance Longsword

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    Swords like this Renaissance long sword are often called bastard or hand and a half swords. The term "bastard" indicates that this versatile sword can be used one handed or two handed.

    The double-edged blade has three fullers. The two outer ones run the length of the ricasso only and the middle one extends over approx. one-third the length of the blade. The two side guard rings at the curved crossguard are an indication that this edged weapon was in use during the transition between the rapier and the classic sword. The grip is made of wood wrapped in leather and decorative wire for a sure grasp. Our Renaissance long sword includes a scabbard with an attractive mount and chape.

    Total Length: 115.5cm
    Blade Length: 96cm
    Grip Length: 18cm
    Weight: 1.44kg
    Blade Thickness (base): 4.5mm
    Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.1mm
    Blade Width (base): 4.5cm
    Blade Width (CoP): 3.3cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 11cm
    Centre of Percussion (CoP): 30cm
    Oakeshott type: XX
    Blade: High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Threaded
    Scabbard: Wood, Leather & Steel

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

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    Excl. Tax: £163.33 Incl. Tax: £196.00

  • Historical Excalibur

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    If King Arthur actually existed many historians place him as a war leader seeking to halt the invasion of the Saxons after the fall of Rome. There are many indications that England did, after a time of much strife, have a brief period of peace and prosperity in what is now called the "Dark Ages".

    This sword is of a type that was widely in use during this period and would be what a hard-fighting warrior would prefer. Nicely balanced, well-tempered high carbon steel blade offset with antiqued brass parts.

    Total Length: 94.5cm
    Blade Length: 79cm
    Grip Length: 10cm
    Weight: 1280g
    Blade Thickness (base): 4.7mm
    Blade Thickness (CoP): 4mm
    Blade Width (base): 4.2cm
    Blade Width (CoP): 3.9cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 13cm
    Centre of Percussion (CoP): 22cm
    Blade: High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Peened
    Scabbard: Leather, Wood

    All measurements are approximate and will vary from piece to piece.

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    Excl. Tax: £126.67 Incl. Tax: £152.00

  • Sticklestad Viking Sword

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    On July 29, 1030, Christian King Olaf and his men faced the mighty army of their heathen opponents – which was double the size – on the battlefield at Stiklestad in Norway (90 km north of Trondheim). Olaf fell, but his army was victorious. The Christianization of Norway could begin!

    The wonderful Viking sword now called Sticklestad was the type used at this famous battle. It was as effective for cuts as it was for thrusts, which means it was the perfect sword for close combat. The wide fuller on both sides makes this edged weapon lightweight. The sword handles like an extension of your arm. The wooden grip is wrapped in suede for better manageability and it comes with a handsome, matching scabbard. The copper-filled pattern on the crossguard and five-lobed pommel give the hilt of our Sticklestad Viking sword a squat, powerful look.

    Total Length: 94cm
    Blade Length: 78.5cm
    Grip Length: 10cm
    Weight: 0.9kg
    Blade Thickness (base): 2.9mm
    Blade Thickness (CoP): 2.7mm
    Blade Width (base): 4.7cm
    Blade Width (CoP): 3.5cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 13cm
    Centre of Percussion (CoP): 21cm
    Wheeler-Oakeshott type: VI
    Blade: High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Peened
    Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Steel

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

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    Excl. Tax: £200.83 Incl. Tax: £241.00

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