Windlass Steelcrafts

Our classic Hoplite sword is a historically correct replica of this widespread battlefield weapon: it has the pointed blade shape of the blade, the classic knob and a simple but effective guard pole made of steel.

The handle is covered with leather, which is perfectly complemented by the supplied wooden sheath, which is also covered with leather and is covered with brass.

Total length: 71.5 cm
Blade length: 55 cm
Grip length: 10.5 cm
Weight: 1.01 kg
Blade thickness (base): 5 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 4.5 mm
Blade width (base): 5.5 cm
Blade width (CoP): 5.2 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 8.5 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 22 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

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.

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.

This fine reproduction saber is a faithful copy of ones used. The hand forged blade is British military spec steel that will flex over 20° and return to true. The leather handle is wire wrapped. Befitting their rank, this sword displays a high degree of ornamentation. The brass guard has hand chased foliage and "U.S." between the branches. The blade is etched with foliage, military trophies, "U.S.", "E Pluribus Unum" and "Iron Proof."

During the years before the war, many Confederate officers, including General Robert E. Lee carried this sword in the Indian campaigns. The full tang is peened and visible through the solid brass pommel, scabbard is blue steel. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.

Overall Length: 89cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Thickness at Base: 0.62cm
Width at Base: 2.6cm
Grip Length: 9.5cm
Weight: 978g
Point of Balance: 14cm
Material: 1065 High Carbon
Edge: Blunt can be sharpened

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.

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. 

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.

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.