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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Gothic Suit of Armour
Plate armour came into popular usage during the middle of the 13th century, succeeded by full plate armour during the late 14th century. This is a reproduction of the popular Italian Gothic design of the period. This armour, acclaimed throughout Europe, offered a great deal of protection and comfort. It provided a rounded surface to deflect both lance and sword. This armour is made of 18 gauge steel and comes complete with full skeletal body and decorative skirt. Leather straps come attached.
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Height on pedestal: 7 feet (213cm)
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £1,083.33 Incl. Tax: £1,300.00 -
The Eagle - Eagle Head Gladius
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.
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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.Excl. Tax: £193.33 Incl. Tax: £232.00 -
Riveted Aluminium Chainmail Shirt
Perfect for re-enactors or stage performers who need authentic looks but don't need authentic weight! This extremely light mail utilizes aluminium rings which have been riveted for durability. Even if you wear it all day long you'll hardly notice the weight.
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Faithfully copied from examples in museums and private collections, the diameter of each outer link is about 1/2”. Mail shirts fit up to a 54” chest with a 33” long shirt; the sleeves are approximately 18” and hang to just below the elbows on average height warriors. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.Excl. Tax: £304.17 Incl. Tax: £365.00 -
Augsburg Suit of Armour
The Imperial city of Augsburg was renowned for armour makers, which included the Helmschmied family and master armourer Lorenz. This suit is reminiscent of a 16th-century design, which would have been in the style manufactured by that illustrious foundry. Though this suit is not made to be worn, it still maintains all the aesthetic beauty of a full harness of armour.
Handmade of 18 gauge mild steel, this imposing suit is one of the most affordable we have ever offered. The artisans of Windlass Steelcrafts have worked on these suit and have upgraded the look, making these better than most of the more affordable armours on the market. Comes complete with a heavy, museum-quality wooden pedestal base, decorative waist skirt and complete wooden interior form.
Specifications:
Overall Height: 206cm
Armor Height: 183cm
Base: 55cm x 55cm x 23cmAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Faithkeeper - Sword of the Knights Templar
This medieval Crusader sword has a deep fuller on both sides of the high carbon steel blade, which has been pierced with a cross at the ricasso. Also features an engraved guard and inset coin in the pommel. It comes with a matching leather scabbard and belt.
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Overall Length: 104cm
Blade Length: 84cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Weight: 1559g
Material: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Unsharpened
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £267.50 Incl. Tax: £321.00 -
Munich Town Watch Rapier
Our Munich Town Watch Rapier has a relatively wide blade, which makes it ideal for both functions. It is a replica of a rapier type found in many museums today: in the Munich Armory, the Bavarian Army Museum in Ingolstadt, Germany or catalogue number A612 in the Wallace Collection, for example.
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Made around 1600, this rapier has a strong, tapering blade hand forged from carbon steel with a narrow ricasso inside the finger ring. Its elegant complex basket has side guard rings and a knuckle bow. The hardwood grip is elaborately wrapped with iron wire with braided wire at the ends. A riveted pommel shaped like a flattened ball completes the hilt.
This Munich Town Watch Rapier includes a black leather scabbard with a mount and chape.
Total length: 100.5 cm
Blade length: 83.5 cm
Grip length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 1.56 kg
Blade thickness (base): 3.7 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.7 mm
Blade width (base): 4.2 cm
Blade width (CoP): 2.7 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 6 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 31.5 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All sizes are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £225.00 Incl. Tax: £270.00 -
Windsong - The Sword of Kings
In many fantasy novels, there has been a mystical, magical sword carried by the worthy hero. Keeping with this mighty tradition comes the Windsong Sword of Kings.
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This powerful blade, made by Windlass Steelcrafts, is a high carbon steel beauty! The long blade has a wide fuller travelling almost its full length. This two-handed sword has a regal lion’s face decorating the stone-shaped guard, which has been given an antique finish along with the imposing matching pommel. The grip has been expertly wrapped with soft, blood-red leather for a good strong grip.
This stunning sword comes with a matching, blood-red leather-covered wooden scabbard with an antique steel lion head on its throat.
Overall Length: 118cm
Blade Length: 86cm
Blade Width: 5.7cm
Handle: 14cm
Weight: 1956g
Scabbard: Wood, Red Leather & Metal
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £283.33 Incl. Tax: £340.00 -
Ashdown Viking Sword
A sword befitting any who would have sought Valhalla, this hand-forged high carbon steel blade has been accentuated with a knotwork cross guard. Matching period scabbard and belt are included.
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Overall Length: 94cm
Blade Length: 79cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Weight: 1162g
Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Blade Edge: Blunt, can be sharpened
Scabbard: Leather
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £223.33 Incl. Tax: £268.00 -
Spartan Warrior Helmet
This Spartan Warrior Helmet is a replica of those seen in Frank Miller's 300. It has an 18 gauge steel construction with an antique bronze finish. Soft adjustable padded cloth lining. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.
Weight: 1928g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Corsair Cutlass Barbary Pirate Sword
The wide curved blade on this cutlass makes this the perfect chopper for a pirate raiding party. All of the steel fittings have been expertly blackened, giving this a villainous look.
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The design of lavishly cut out guard allows this sword to be used right or left-handed, while the grip has been covered in ray skin for a sure hold. The high carbon steel blade is tough enough for just about any adventure. Comes with a matching leather scabbard and ships with a suede side baldric, which is fully adjustable and has the sign of the high seas octopus embroidered on the face.
Overall Length: 74cm
Blade Length: 57cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Weight: 1417g
Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Scabbard: Leather
Baldric: Suede
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £230.42 Incl. Tax: £276.50