Windlass Steelcrafts

This replica has a hand forged, high carbon steel blade and a solid brass guard. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip.

Total length: 77.5 cm
Blade length: 64 cm
Grip length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 860g
Blade thickness (base): 4.7 mm
Blade width (base): 3.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 11 cm
Scabbard: Leather

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

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

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

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

All sizes are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.

This light mail is made of aluminium links that have been flattened, riveted shut and then chemically darkened. The outer diameter of rings is about 1/2".

It can be worn with or without a helmet. Unlike traditional steel mail, aluminium mail does not require oiling! Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.

Weight: 1077g

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

Our Beowulf Viking Shield is constructed of hardwood with a dark stained finish and is approximately 13 mm thick. It features a steel boss with a steel rim to protect the edges. The inside surface is covered with felt. Perfect for theatre and film work and a great display piece.

Diameter: 74cm
Thickness: 1.3cm

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

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On board ship, weapons were usually kept under lock and key. Mutinying crew members could have turned angry words into bloody deeds too easily if they were carrying weapons. But the captain had a special role and was of course allowed to have his saber or hanger at his side at all times.

Our officer hanger has a modestly curved blade with a narrow fuller that extends over three-quarters of the length of the blade. This saber has a one handed grip wrapped in leather. The hand guard includes a crossguard that extends toward the pommel. The ball-shaped pommel is decorative, but it also contributes to the balance of our officer hanger, which comes with a scabbard.

Total length: 83 cm
Blade length: 66 cm
Grip length: 10.5 cm
Weight: 0.98 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.4 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 4.2 mm
Blade width (base): 2.8 cm
Blade width (CoP): 2.4 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 6 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 23 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

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

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

Here's a gorgeous set of "belt tools" inspired by Norse mythology, attractively stored in an "Asgard Creations" gift/display box.

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.

This glorious 13th-century helmet is worthy of King Ferdinand III of Castile and representative of many helms of that period around Europe.

Our replica is modeled directly on an English manuscript of circa 1250, held by the British Library (catalog number BL Royal 2 A XXII 'Westminster Psalter'). Folio 220 shows the kneeling and praying knight, with the great helm held above his head.

Made of 18 gauge steel, this lavish helm is adorned in decorative brass and comes with a soft cloth padded adjustable liner with leather tie straps.

Circumference: 80cm
Weight: 2720g

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