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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Battlecry Spanish Rapier
After hundreds of requests, Battlecry has added a classic rapier to the popular line of blackened, uniquely finished versions of history's great swords. This rapier features a very complex Spanish-style hilt and faceted pommel. The grip is hand-wound with blackened wire with woven wire rings on top and bottom.
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The hand-forged, high carbon steel, fully tempered blade features a diamond cross-section to strengthen it for thrusting. Top-quality, genuine leather scabbard with deeply engraved floral pattern on the throat and tip. This type of sword was deadly effective as a dueling weapon. 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 an extra-wide tang and is tempering to a low 50s RC. The blade is thick for strength and peened to the pommel. 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.
Overall Length: 112cm
Blade Length: 90cm
Blade Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Blade Width: 2.6cm
Edge: Sharp
Weight: 907gExcl. Tax: £208.33 Incl. Tax: £250.00 -
Italian Bastard Sword
This sword is a prime example of a classic bastard sword. The grip wrapped with genuine leather and the bottle-stopper-shaped pommel both make it easy to wield this blackened hand-and-a-half sword with two hands. However, it is so light that it can also be used with one hand.
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The double-edged blade of this blackened hand and a half sword tapers gently to the point, which is slightly rounded. The crossguard is straight until the ends, which suddenly curve. The scabbard that comes with this sword is made of genuine leather. Both the mount and chape are made of blackened steel.
Total length: 106 cm
Blade length: 85.5 cm
Grip length: 12 cm
Weight: 1.17 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.1 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.8 mm
Blade width (base): 4.3 cm
Blade width (CoP): 3.1 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 12 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 25 cm
Oakeshott type: XVIa
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather & Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £208.33 Incl. Tax: £250.00 -
Vendel Viking Helmet
From the chaotic time of the Dark Ages comes this magnificent helmet worn by the elite mounted troops of the Slavic princedoms. The Vendel Viking Helm allows you to armor yourself like a true warrior. Vendel warriors were known for their fierceness as well as their elaborate armour, as shown in this piece. This helm is hand-made of 18 gauge steel, has a rough-hammered dome, and a highly ornate face guard. In addition, a shoulder-length, steel aventail has been added for both protection and a foreboding look. A soft adjustable cloth liner allows for a great fit and comfort.
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Inner Circumference: 60cm
Weight: 1700g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
Buy the Embossed Viking Helmet with confidence from the UK’s leading Viking helmet retailer.Excl. Tax: £225.83 Incl. Tax: £271.00 -
Gladiator - The Spaniard Helmet
We have "Gladiator," (the Oscar-winning, epic movie by director Ridley Scott) to thank for this exciting, original licensed helmet. In the movie, Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) fighting as the Spaniard wore it in the arena.
With its characteristic face guard, the warlike spikes and the threatening steel crest shaped like a shark fin, both friends and foes will show respect when they see you in this spectacular helmet. It is lined with leather and also features an adjustable liner for optimal fit and wearing comfort. With the help of leather straps and metal buckles, you can fasten our Gladiator The Spaniard helmet under your chin.
It comes with an attractive helmet stand so you can show it off at home when you're not showing it off in the arena or the amphitheatre.
Inner circumference: 66 cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece,
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Buy the Gladiator The Spaniard Helmet with confidence from the UK’s leading movie armour retailer.Excl. Tax: £207.50 Incl. Tax: £249.00 -
Musketeer Rapier
The musket, though the prime weapon of the French Musketeers, was a cumbersome firearm, both to load and fire. A good rapier was a necessary second weapon. Our Musketeer rapier is fashioned after those circa 1590.
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The basket hilt is ambidextrous and a very effective mix of both the cup-hilt and swept-hilt styles. The grip is wood wrapped with twisted wire and the parts of the hilt are plated with gleaming nickel silver.
Total length: 117 cm
Blade length: 96 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 1.27 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.9 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.8 mm
Blade width (base): 2.5 cm
Blade width (CoP): 1.6 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 8 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 20 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £187.50 Incl. Tax: £225.00 -
Royal Armouries 14th Century Arming Sword
The Windlass Sword Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton. You may have heard of Matt Easton through his YouTube channel, where he has rightly gained a wide and passionate following of enthusiasts who appreciate his expansive knowledge of swordsmanship. Matt had been searching for a set of medieval swords to recreate, with each minute detail and measurement captured. Naturally, he came to the Royal Armouries, home of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour to make this selection.
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This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artefact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportion or feeling in the hand, the Windlass Collection Swords are replicas in a class of their own.
This replica is a reproduction of an article found in the Royal Armouries dated between 1300-1350. The sword is an Oakeshott Type XIV apparently found in a peat bog together with a sword which is now in the Oldeschalchi collection, Rome.
Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 90cm
Guard Width: 19cm
Blade Width: 6.4cm
Blade Thickness: 0.56cm
Weight: 957g
Each sword comes in a unique sword box, a certificate of authenticity, and Windlass Classic Wax and polishing cloth.Regular Price: £650.00
Special Price Excl. Tax: £357.50 Incl. Tax: £429.00
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Royal Armouries 15th Century Falchion
The Windlass Sword Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton. You may have heard of Matt Easton through his YouTube channel, where he has rightly gained a wide and passionate following of enthusiasts who appreciate his expansive knowledge of swordsmanship. Matt had been searching for a set of medieval swords to recreate, with each minute detail and measurement captured. Naturally he came to the Royal Armouries, home of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour to make this selection.
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This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artefact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportion or feeling in the hand, the Windlass Collection Swords are replicas in a class of their own.
This replica is a reproduction of an article found in the Royal Armouries, a single-handed, single-bladed steel sword dated between 1460-1500.
Total Length: 81cm
Blade Length: 70cm
Guard Width: 16cm
Blade Width: 3.9cm
Blade Thickness: 0.64cm
Weight: 522g
Each sword comes in a unique sword box, a certificate of authenticity, and Windlass Classic Wax and polishing cloth.Regular Price: £650.00
Special Price Excl. Tax: £357.50 Incl. Tax: £429.00
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Robin Hood (2010) - King Richard the Lionheart Sword
Our King Richard Lionheart Sword is an official replica from the movie, "Robin Hood," directed by Ridley Scott. Despite its weight of 1.6 kg, the bastard sword is superbly balanced and feels great in your hand. Parts of the grip, crossguard and pommel are covered with real gold and a total of 30 inlays of imitation ivory attest to the rank and wealth of its owner. Of solid wood, the cross-section of the grip is in the form of a hexagon. It is partially wrapped in red brown leather.
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This included a sword display featuring the King of England's crest from 1194 and can be easily mounted on the wall.
Total length: 107 cm
Blade length: 84 cm
Grip length: 13.4 cm
Weight: 1.6 kg
Blade thickness (base): 0.38 cm
Blade width (base): 3.8 cm
POB: 8.8cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £187.50 Incl. Tax: £225.00 -
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 -
Royal Armouries 15th Century Longsword
The Windlass Sword Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton. You may have heard of Matt Easton through his YouTube channel, where he has rightly gained a wide and passionate following of enthusiasts who appreciate his expansive knowledge of swordsmanship. Matt had been searching for a set of medieval swords to recreate, with each minute detail and measurement captured. Naturally, he came to the Royal Armouries, home of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour to make this selection.
Learn More
This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artefact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportion or feeling in the hand, the Windlass Collection Swords are replicas in a class of their own.
This replica is a reproduction of an article found in the Royal Armouries, a sword believed to have been found in the River Thames before finding its way into the Tower of London collection and dating to around 1400-1430, this is the sort of hand-and-a-half sword that was often carried by knights and men-at-arms, and it features a two-handed hilt with the scent-stopper pommel.
This sword strikes with authority, despite the narrow appearance. This is due to the surprisingly thick spine for most of the length of the blade, making it very stiff, and ideally suited to half-swording and thrusting into things like mail voiders at the armpits of an enemy knight’s armor. This replica is crafted with a is hand forged by a skilled blacksmith exactly in the same manner as the original, but with superior modern 1080 high carbon steel that is fully tempered and is distally tapered for proper weight distribution. The sheath is made to replicate one of the period, with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features a traditional cut-out.
Total Length: 118cm
Blade Length: 93cm
Guard Width: 26cm
Blade Width: 3.4cm
Blade Thickness: 1cm
Weight: 1.6kg
Each sword comes in a unique sword box, a certificate of authenticity, and Windlass Classic Wax and polishing cloth.Regular Price: £755.00
Special Price Excl. Tax: £450.00 Incl. Tax: £540.00