Windlass Steelcrafts

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.

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: 117cm
Blade Length: 96cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 1.27kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.9mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 3.8mm
Blade Width (base): 2.5cm
Blade Width (CoP): 1.6cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 8cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 20cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

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Originally found at auction, Windlass Steelcrafts has lovingly recreated a beautiful 19th-century firefighter's axe - down to the blue paint of the sinuously curved hardwood shaft seen on the original. The high carbon steel head has a massive axe face and spike for breaching and prying. Not only functional, but this beauty can also be engraved on its wide surface and presented as a trophy to a firehouse or heroic firefighter.

Overall: 88cm
Axe Face: 23cm
Spike: 13cm

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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

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Our Templar Heater Shield is made of curved wood and is covered with sturdy canvas on both sides. The shield has two crossed hand grips made of leather at the back and a long leather arm strap that you hold under tension to keep the shield close to your body. If you need to drop the shield quickly, simply let go of the leather strap (as described in the "Manesse Codex.") Another long strap allows you to carry the shield on your back, and it has a padded arm rest for extra protection against hard blows.

The simple black & white design painted on the outside of the shield probably signifies the Templar knights: white stands for chivalry and purity.

Height: 65cm
Width: 57cm

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

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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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This staff-shaped mace is a simple weapon. It may lack a certain degree of elegance, but its massive solidity more than makes up for that. And it is very easy to use: pick it up by the wooden grip and start landing blows. When this medieval Italian mace gets going, neither sword nor armor nor bones are safe. Form follows function in this case: it destroys everything it comes into contact with. This mace is nothing less than the advanced development of the club and was used by hosts of foot soldiers and fighting farmers throughout Europe.

Our special model is based on a mace found during excavations on the Thames River. It features a two handed grip made of wood wrapped with a double layer of leather and a pommel to balance out the weight of the crossed steel plates.

Total length: 74 cm
Head length: 51.5 cm
Grip length: 18 cm
Width (base): 2.9 cm
Width (point): 5.3 cm
Weight: 2.10 kg

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

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The spear is one of the world’s most ancient weapons.  It was a dominant presence on the field of battle for an amazingly long period of time. This particular blade form was put to use during a wide range of European history by a wide range of different cultures, from Ancient Celts and Greeks to well through the Medieval and Renaissance periods.

This blunt butt cap is made of steel, keeps spear shafts from splintering and provides a counterweight to the spearhead for good balance.

Total length: 14.7cm
Diameter: 2.6cm
Weight: 240g

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

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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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Though the Vikings used runes for their writing, a separate purpose developed more in the magical sense. Once cast, they can be interpreted to find something, secret or hidden, which is the meaning of the word Rune. This set is made of highly polished obsidian stone, each with the carved and painted rune emblazoned. Comes with 25 stones approx. 1" each; 24 rune stones and 1 blank stone. Includes a black velveteen drawstring pouch. You can get online directions for rune casting here. Learn More