Windlass Steelcrafts

"Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory." Psalm 115 was the motto of the Templar Knights, an order that was established in the wake of the first Crusade. Combining the ideals of noble knights and religious monks was as much of a historical innovation as the Crusades themselves were.

The battling Christians were highly visible on account of their white garb, which bore a contrasting red cross pattee. Our reproduction of the long, full white cape they wore is historically accurate. It is made of two layers of 100 percent cotton: a white, textured outer layer lined in the same red as the large cross at the left front. This Templar Knights cape fastens at the throat with sturdy ties and measures almost 150 cm from the shoulder seam down.

Material: 100% Cotton

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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 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.

The continuous advanced development of the simple bowl helmet led to additional protective elements like the nose guard and cheek pieces this helmet has.

Our Viking Warlord Helmet features a nose guard and cheek pieces that are decorated with rivets and embossing. The adjustable liner improves this Viking helmet's wearing comfort and enables it to fit a variety of head sizes. Constructed from 18 gauge steel with antiqued brass decoration.

Inner Circumference: 66cm

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

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Our Knights Hospitaller Nasal Helmet is a replica of the helmet worn by “the Hospitaller” in Ridley Scott’s “Kingdom of Heaven”. It is constructed from 18 gauge steel and features a hinged nasal bar, leather liner and buckled chin strap.

Inner Circumference: 66cm

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

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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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