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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Noble's Black Belt
One of the main accessories of knights and nobles was the belt. This rich addition to your ensemble is made of tough, high-grade black leather. This belt has been appointed with twelve stunning silver finish Celtic knotwork Conchos, a matching silver tongue and an elaborately pierced buckle.
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Fits actual waist sizes 36” (91cm) to 45" (114cm) but naturally additional holes can be punched for smaller or larger sizes!
Measures a full 67"(170cm) in length and has silver Celtic knotwork Conchos.Excl. Tax: £47.50 Incl. Tax: £57.00 -
Leather Dagger Back Hanger Frog
This streamlined back hanger frog is handcrafted from the finest quality leather. It is black with nickel-plated steel. Learn MoreExcl. Tax: £16.67 Incl. Tax: £20.00 -
Leather Dagger Frog
Hand crafted of durable, full grain leather, this is a jaunty but secure carrier for your dagger or dirk. Designed to fit most any belt it is replete with nickel plated metal studs. Learn MoreExcl. Tax: £10.83 Incl. Tax: £13.00 -
Viking Thane Axe
This Windlass hand axe features many traits common to the Norse hatchets we've come to love through the years. The solid, one-piece forged head is strong X46Cr13 high-grade stainless steel with a 52 RC. The comfortably contoured handle is Sissoo, a North Indian hardwood and it's capped with a handsome genuine bone butt cap. Even better are the Norse engravings unique to our axe that are deeply etched on both sides of the handle, and on the bone end cap is a depiction of Thor's mighty hammer, Mjolnir.
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Includes leather belt sheath. Handy in size and gorgeous on display.
Comes in a faux fur lined box.
Overall Length: 25cm
Axe Face: 6cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £81.67 Incl. Tax: £98.00 -
Javelin Head
The Peltasts or light infantry of ancient Greece were often armed with multiple light javelins, often with throwing straps to increase standoff power.
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Our javelin head has been modeled for use after these lighter yet deadly spears. Hand-forged of tempered steel, these heads are made to fit wooden shafts of 18-20cm diameter. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.
Overall Length: 23cm
Head Length: 12cm
Head Width: 4cm
Weight: 170g
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Viking Throwing Axe
This Viking inspired axe has an engraved knotwork dragon on the darkened solid steelhead. Stained hardwood shaft, perfect for throwing. Vikings were renowned for their axe throwing.
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This piece, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts, is beautifully balanced for throwing and has an engraved knotwork dragon cut into the darkened solid steelhead plus a stained hardwood shaft.
Please note: Axe shafts are not covered by our manufacturer’s warranty and will not be replaced when they break. Axe shafts can break under a variety of different conditions and will normally be replaced on a fairly regular basis. To prolong the life of your axe head, we recommend never throwing 2 axes into the same target and throwing on a range with a soft surface (such as grass).
Overall Length: 50cm
Head Length: 15cm
Weight: 907g
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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.
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This armour is made of 18 gauge steel and comes complete with full skeletal body and decorative skirt. Leather straps come attached.
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 -
Miniature German Armour
Plate armour became popular during the middle of the 13th centur,y succeeded by full plate armour during the late 14th century. Germany and Italy were the main centres of the production of armour.
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It is hand-forged by highly skilled blacksmiths. Includes a Decorative Skirt. It features an attractive hardwood display pedestal.
Height: 66 cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £208.33 Incl. Tax: £250.00 -
Pewter Celtic Cross Pendant
This highly recognizable style of cross came into existence during the Early Middle Ages in Ireland and Britain and remains relevant throughout the world even through today.
Our cross has been made of 99.9% lead-free English pewter which has been antiqued to bring out the Celtic knotwork intricately inlaid on its face. Perfect for a multitude of period garments as well as everyday use.
Measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/4”. Includes a 30” black leather thong with screw clasp and a small velveteen drawstring carry pouch.Height: 5.7cm
Width: 4.5cm
Thong: 76cm
Materials: English Pewter, leather, velveteenAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Viking Raven Pewter Pendant
Ravens were heavily used on Norse flags, banners and jewellery during the 9th through 11th centuries. They signified Odin's magical ravens, Huginn and Muninn.
Our stunning pendant is made of 99.9% lead-free English pewter which has been antiqued to bring out all of the details of both the raven and the runes which surround it on the circular band. The runes are the first runic inscriptions and consist of 24 letters known as Futhark. Measures 2" in diameter. Includes a 30" black leather thong with screw clasp and a small velveteen drawstring carry pouch.
Diameter: 5cm
Thong: 76cmAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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