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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Royal Stag Seax
Viking chieftains and elite warriors should have a blade for battle that matches their status. Make sure to check out the Royal Stag Seax. Made from 1075 high-carbon steel, this functional dagger features a single-edged, broke-back blade that is typical of seax blades.
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An engraved design runs down the length of the blade. It takes up half of the blade. This design features an intricate Norwegian interlace knotwork pattern. Next, the dagger has a thick brass handguard. The flat circular guard features a diamond-shaped pattern. The hilt has a Sambar-antler handle.
The dagger comes complete with a black leather scabbard, reinforced with brass trim that's adorned with filigree and has brass lashing rings.
Overall Length: 55cm
Blade Length: 35cm
Weight: 924g
Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel
Blade: Sharp
Scabbard: Leather & Brass
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £205.83 Incl. Tax: £247.00 -
Asgard Axe and Knife Box Set
Here's a gorgeous set of "belt tools" inspired by Norse mythology, attractively stored in an "Asgard Creations" gift/display box.
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The axe is wrapped in leather and faux fur. The hardwood handle is replete with nordic runes: Raido (journey), Fehu (wealth), Wunjo (joy), Ehwaz (movement), Naudiz (need), Eihwaz (defense), Teiwaz (warrior), Othila (separate), and Thuisaz (giant). The high carbon steel head is forged from 1055 carbon steel and struck with additional Viking symbols and is thick enough for serious chopping and has a sharp edge.
The knife features a raven head pommel, the guard, and the pommel have a rough-forged finish that looks fresh out of the dwarves' smithy. The carbon steel blade comes sharpened and is easy to resharpen after you've used it for a while. The spine of the blade makes this knife suitable for mild chopping as well as precise cutting. This is a medium-sized knife with a generous handle. The grip is high-quality leather wrapped around a full tang and the raised laces do a superb job of providing a secure grasp in wet situations. Includes leather belt sheath.
The rustic wooden box has leather straps to secure the axe and knife for carrying.
Axe Length: 38cm
Knife Length: 29cm
Total Weight: 3.2kg
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £129.17 Incl. Tax: £155.00 -
British Light Cavalry Sabre - 1796 Pattern
Designed by Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant, the 1796 pattern light cavalry saber was based on Central and Eastern European hussar swords. As a young captain, he observed the clumsy design of the heavy, overly long 1788 Pattern swords. He gave the blade of this saber a pronounced curve, which made it more adept at cavalry attack methods, and designed it with a widened tip that affected the balance, but made slashes far more brutal. It was issued primarily to British light dragoons and hussars and was also used by the King's German Legion light cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. The blade profile became so popular that the Prussians and other German states emulated its design throughout the 19th century.
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This exact replica of an original antique blade features an extreme distal taper, enabling it to feel exceptionally lively. The blade is hand forged from tough 1080 high carbon steel and spring tempered and arrives fully sharpened.
The hilt replicates the originals, with a knuckle guard, steel spine, and contoured, ribbed leather grip. Complete with accurately reproduced steel scabbard.
Weight: 508g
Total Length: 95cm
Blade Lenth: 82cm
Blade Material: 1080 High Carbon Steel
Blade Width: 3cm
Edge: Sharp
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £233.33 Incl. Tax: £280.00 -
Axe of the Crusades
The axe was a formidable sidearm of the medieval knight, especially during the crusades. This stout weapon features a large, expertly sharpened blade, which is pierced with a large cross. The blade has been riveted to the hardwood shaft and has langets for extra support. The grip has been smoothed and wrapped with smooth black leather. All metal parts have been blackened, including the hanging rings at the bottom.
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Made by the master smiths of Windlass Steelcrafts. Comes complete with a leather axe head cover.
Total length: 76 cm
Head length: 24.3 cm
Weight: 1452 g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £111.67 Incl. Tax: £134.00 -
Heavy Cavalry Sabre 1840 Pattern
The 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber known as the ”’Wrist Breaker” because of it’s heavy forward weight, saw service in the US from it’s issue in 1840 through the Civil War and into the Plains Indians wars of the 1870s and 80s.
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Features a tempered 1065 carbon steel blade, solid brass pommel and three bar guard, and a wood grip wrapped in leather and brass wire. Includes a steel scabbard with hanging rings.
Total length: 105cm
Blade length: 90cm
Grip length: 10cm
Weight: 1.2kg
Blade width (base): 30.2mm
POB: 18.7cm
Blade: 1065 Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Metal
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £137.50 Incl. Tax: £165.00 -
Battlecry Cutlass
Battlecry has added every swashbuckler’s and pirate’s favorite sword to its line: the Cutlass. The Cutlass was prized for its compact length, which was more suitable for the tight confines of a ship. This Battlecry Cutlass would do any seafarer proud, with a slightly upswept blade that has a clip point tip that’s perfect for thrusting.
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The basket is attractively decorated with cut-outs. Top-quality, genuine leather scabbard with metal throat and chape. Scabbard includes attached frog and belt loop. The 1065 high carbon steel has a darkened, battle-hardened finish, so it’s well protected from the frequent rust spots and stains that occur so often from everyday practice and exposure to the elements.
The blade has a full tang and is tempered to a low 50s RC. This pre-sharpened blade has gone through rigorous testing. The hands-on nature of the manufacturing by master smiths makes this line unique.
Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by each smith that touched your blade through every step of the forging process. Also includes "Battlecry" sticker.
Overall Length: 74cm
Blade Length: 62cm
Blade Width: 3.2cm
POB: 14.6cm from guard
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Weight: 907g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £208.33 Incl. Tax: £250.00 -
French Infantry Artillery Short Sword (Glaive)
The French military based this sword on the famous and effective Roman Gladius, the standard short sword of the Roman Legionnaires. Originally issued in 1816, the solid brass hilt had a grip that resembled fish scales. When the sword was updated and reissued as the Model 1831, the grip was redesigned with a ringed pattern.
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Although it could be used as a combat weapon in a pinch, it was primarily used as a machete to clear fields for guns. Because of its usefulness as an all-around tool, it gained a nick-name, “coupe-chou” (roughly translating to “cabbage cutter”). The Model 1831 remained in service until about 1870, and its design was adapted by the United States to create the Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword.
This faithful replica is just like the originals, with a solid brass hilt and a scabbard with a brass tip and throat. Also includes belt frog. Provided with a sharpened edge.
Overall Length: 64cm
Blade Length: 49cm
Blade Width: 4.4cm
Blade Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel
Weight: 1.2kg
Edge: Sharp
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £193.33 Incl. Tax: £232.00 -
Langeid Viking Sword
When a new road was being constructed in the Langeid area of southern Norway's Setesdal valley in 2011, workers discovered an ancient Viking burial ground. Along with coins and a broadaxe, an archaeological team exhumed a startling, unique sword that hadn't seen the light of day for over 10 centuries. Thousands of Viking era swords, in various states of completeness, have been discovered in Norway, but not one of them has an elaborately inscribed hilt like the one exhibited by the weapon they found that day.
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The pommel and downsloping guard are emblazoned with gold and copper, displaying a mixture of Latin characters, Christian and runic symbols whose exact meanings are lost to time, with some characters apparently reversed for the sake of symmetry. The top of the pommel in portrays a hand holding a cross, possibly representing the hand of Jesus or God.
This faithful replica is a fully functioning sword with a carbon steel blade that's battle capable like the original. The pommel and guard are made of iron and silver-plated like the original, and the markings are emblazoned in real gold and copper. We've widened the grip slightly for the sake of comfort, but the wire-wrapping is twisted in the same patterns that a prominent Viking hand wielded centuries ago.
The original scabbard had long since deteriorated, so we created one of high-quality leather and laser-engraved it with a pattern created from the pommel imagery. The scabbard comes with its own belt.
Overall Length: 99cm
Blade Length: 81cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.6cm
Blade Material: 1080 High Carbon Steel
Weight: 907g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £329.17 Incl. Tax: £395.00 -
War Sword
This type of large sword was used throughout the Middle Ages. Sized so that it could be used easily with one hand, but large enough for a powerful two-handed cut. The blade, guard and pommel are made of carbon steel. The wooden handle is equipped with rawhide and wire.
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Includes leather scabbard.
Blade Material: High Carbon Steel
Total Length: 113.5cm
Blade Length: 92cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Grip Length: 16.5cm
Hilt Length: 22.5cm
P.O.B: 18.4cm (in fron of the guard)
Scabbard: Leather
Weight (with scabbard): 1945g
Weight (without scabbard): 1600g
Edge: Sharp
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £126.67 Incl. Tax: £152.00 -
British Heavy Cavalry Sword - 1796 Pattern
The blade is forged with a single broad fuller on each side. The grip is of ribbed leather. The basket guard has ears which are riveted through the tang of the blade to give the hilt and blade a very secure connection.
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The hilt combines a disc guard pierced with 2 semicircular and 6 oval holes, with a single knucklebow and two slim 2" long langets (projections from the guard, which grip the throat of the scabbard) extending from the front of the guard. Includes steel scabbard.
Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 89cm
Weight: 1077g
Edge: Sharp
Material: 1065 High carbon Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £241.67 Incl. Tax: £290.00