Windlass Steelcrafts

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.

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.

Our war hammer has two very powerful spikes – one for piercing armor and balancing the flat head, and the other at the top for deadly thrusts. The long straps that keep the head on the shaft also come to a spiky point. The shaft is made of hardwood spiked with steel studs for more holding power.

Total length: 67 cm
Handle length: 54 cm
Hammer length: 3.5 cm
Spike length: 5.2 cm
Head width: 3.2cm
Weight: 1.05 kg

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

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In the ranks of the Huscarls, the bodyguard of Scandinavian nobles and kings, axes of various sizes were a very popular weapon. The Huscarls often used the Danish axe with their left hand to attack the side of the enemy not protected by a shield. Pictures of the Danish axe can be found, for example, on the Bayeux Tapestry and date to the second half of the 11th century.

Smaller beard axes such as this Danish hand axe had evolved from Francisca and served the Huscarls primarily as devastating throwing axes, but were also used in close combat. A distinctive feature is the relatively long blade cutting, which tapers sharply towards the shaft. The blade encloses the shaft made of wood and is riveted to it. The shaft is largely straight but is widened at the lower end towards the blade, which improves the handling discreetly.

Length: 53cm
Weight: 680g

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

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In the course of the 15th century, knightly armour was developed to the point that normal swords were no longer a threat. The time of the Italian mace had come. These lightweight, small staffs with heavy heads were probably not considered chivalrous, but the knights themselves were probably responsible for starting this rumour. One or two hard blows on a steel plate harness, and even experienced knights suddenly had to stop fighting. A dent in the chest was often enough to shatter ribs and make it impossible to breathe – not to mention the effect of blows to the head.

The nine-sided steel shaft of this Italian mace has a grip wrapped with black leather and a head with eight ribs. The black finish heralds doom and protects against rust.

Total length: 63.5 cm
Head length: 14.5 cm
Handle length: 48.5 cm
Grip length: 20 cm
Diameter of head: 9 cm
Weight: 1.16 kg

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

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A jambiya is the traditional curved dagger that you find wherever the Arabic culture flourishes. It represents a status symbol for the man wearing it, and is most often worn on a belt. Status aside, thanks to its elegantly curved, double-edged blade a jambiya is a very efficient weapon. The center rib that runs from the crossguard to the point on both sides is designed to give this dagger an extraordinarily high degree of stability. The beautiful hardwood grip is waisted and decorated on both sides with sun-shaped metal plates to underscore the distinctive look of this curved dagger. It comes with a leather-covered wooden scabbard.

Total length: 36 cm
Blade length: 22 cm
Grip length: 14 cm
Weight: 0.32 kg
Blade thickness (base): 5.5 mm
Blade width (base): 5.2 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel 

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

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This fine sabre has a 1065 high carbon steel blade with full tang and is well tempered. Grip is black leather wrapped and twisted brass wire. A rare chance to own a unique piece of US wartime history. An authentic replica of the highest calibre. Prior to the Civil War Messrs. Sharp & Hamilton operated a farming implement company under the trade name of Nashville Plow Works. With the war looming, the owners converted their establishment into an armoury. The Nashville Plow Works continued operations until April 1, 1862, when the city was taken by Federal troops. This sword has a cast brass guard, with both CSA and Nashville Plow Works also cast in block letters on the underside of the guard. The pommel and back strap are of one piece and of brass. The scabbard is blackened steel with brass mounts. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.

Total length: 99 cm
Blade length: 86.5 cm
Grip length: 11.5 cm
Weight: 860g
Blade thickness (base): 4.4 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 4.2 mm
Blade width (base): 2.9 cm
Blade width (base): 2.4 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26.5 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Steel, Brass

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

This sword ("gladius" in Latin) found in Mainz, Germany and has a leaf-shaped, 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 light, faux ivory grip is characteristic of this type of gladius and the guard prevents your hand from slipping onto 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 Mainz type gladius.

Total length: 70 cm
Blade length: 50.5 cm
Grip length: 9 cm
Weight: 0.77 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.3 mm
Blade width (base): 5.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Wood, leather, brass

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

The seax (also called sax, seaxe, and hadseax) was the weapon of choice of Germanic tribes between the early Middle Ages and the Viking era. There are many variations with many different blade lengths: the Merovingian Seax was used as a tool as well as a weapon.

Our lightweight broad seax has a distinctive blade form and its cutting edge is on the long side of the single-edged blade. A decorative lozenge pattern and stripes are etched into the blade on both sides. Brass studs in the wooden grip add to the decorative effect and also give you a better grip on this seax. The leather scabbard is riveted at the top and bottom and laces on one side.

Total length: 48.5 cm
Blade length: 33 cm
Grip length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 450 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.32 cm
Blade width (base): 4.1 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Stitched Leather

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

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

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