Windlass Steelcrafts

In the ranks of the Huscarls, the bodyguard of Scandinavian nobles and kings, axes of various sizes were a very popular weapon. The Huscarls often used the Danish axe with their left hand to attack the side of the enemy not protected by a shield. Pictures of the Danish axe can be found, for example, on the Bayeux Tapestry and date to the second half of the 11th century.

Smaller beard axes such as this Danish hand axe had evolved from Francisca and served the Huscarls primarily as devastating throwing axes, but were also used in close combat. A distinctive feature is the relatively long blade cutting, which tapers sharply towards the shaft. The blade encloses the shaft made of wood and is riveted to it. The shaft is largely straight but is widened at the lower end towards the blade, which improves the handling discreetly.

Length: 53cm
Weight: 680g

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

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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.

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

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

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.

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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: 76.3 cm
Blade length: 50.3 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 0.77 kg
Blade thickness (base): 1.5 mm
Blade width (base): 4.8 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 7.7 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Intergrated
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

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

Made to current military specifications, the Gurkha Assam Rifles Kukri is hand forged from high carbon steel and comes with a regulation sheath. This kukri has a 13-1/2" long blade that is double fullered. It also features the traditional religious notch symbolic of the trident (3 pronged spear) of Shiva.

At a little over 1/4" thick, this is a very powerful chopping blade. The polished, native hardwood handle is reinforced by a brass bolster and a brass pommel with a raised lion's head decoration.

Length: 44.5cm
Blade: 31cm
Weight: 567g
Length of karda and chakmak: 10cm

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

If opting for our sharpening service please be aware that the two small knives will not be sharpened.

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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.