Windlass
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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Model 1850 Union Staff & Field Officer's Sword
This fine reproduction saber is a faithful copy of ones used. The hand forged blade is British military spec steel that will flex over 20° and return to true. The leather handle is wire wrapped. Befitting their rank, this sword displays a high degree of ornamentation. The brass guard has hand chased foliage and "U.S." between the branches. The blade is etched with foliage, military trophies, "U.S.", "E Pluribus Unum" and "Iron Proof." During the years before the war, many Confederate officers, including General Robert E. Lee carried this sword in the Indian campaigns. The full tang is peened and visible through the solid brass pommel, scabbard is blue steel. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.
Overall Length: 89cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Thickness at Base: 0.62cm
Width at Base: 2.6cm
Grip Length: 9.5cm
Weight: 978g
Point of Balance: 14cm
Material: 1065 High Carbon
Edge: Blunt can be sharpenedAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Gothic Mitten Gauntlets - 18 gauge
In the second half of the 15th century, the art of crafting plate armour reached its peak when it came to fusing form with function. Despite its weight, heavy plate armour allows the warrior wearing it enough freedom of movement.
Our Gothic plate gauntlets are typical parts of plate armour suits. Made of real steel, these plate gauntlets are fastened to your wrists with an adjustable leather strap and buckle, and have a leather tie for the fingers. They are lined with mittens made of genuine, soft leather. The thumb plates are hinged to the back of the hand. The underarm edges of our Gothic plate gauntlets are flanged. These pieces are the ideal addition to our Gothic pauldrons, plate vambraces, plate greaves and our Gothic breastplate set.
Buy the Gothic Mitten Gauntlets with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.
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European Arming Sword
This battle-ready, one-handed sword has a tapered, high carbon steel blade. Small wheel pommel and a curved, stout crossguard. Wood grip is cord and leather-wrapped. Includes leather scabbard.
Length: 101cm
Blade Length: 86cm
Weight: 1247gAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Patton Sword
Designed by the famed General George Patton in the 1910s (when he was still just a Lieutenant), this finely crafted sword was commonly attached to a trooper’s saddle. The tempered, high carbon steel blade was generally used as a thrusting weapon. Featuring a steel guard and a hard plastic handle, it is easy to grip and is solidly constructed. Single fullered blade, wood scabbard with steel mounts.
Overall Length: 107cm
Blade Length: 90cm
Weight: 1360g
Edge: Unsharpened
Thickness: 0.7cm
Width: 3cm
Grip Length: 13cm
Pommel: NutAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Nashville Plow Works Cavalry Sabre
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.
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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
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DAMAGED - Sword of Avalon
DAMAGE: One of the guards is bent downwards.
Quantity: 1As if rising from the mists of the mythical realm of Avalon comes this magnificent blade. From the blackened lobed pommel and curved cross guard to its wide diamond-shaped blade, this sword has no equal. The master craftsmen have completed this sword with an ornate hand-carved handle with an antique silver ring. The matching scabbard is included.
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It was said that the legendary "island of fruits and trees" was the birthplace of "Excalibur", the most powerful sword ever forged. Avalon was also a place of healing where Arturo recovered from the wounds suffered in the Battle of Camlann. As if emerging from the mists and taking the name of the mythical kingdom, The Sword of Avalon is born.
Total length: 94 cm
Blade length: 76 cm
Weight: 1304g
Blade width (base): 5.4 cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Unsharpened
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Regular Price: £186.50
Special Price Excl. Tax: £125.00 Incl. Tax: £150.00
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Hispanic Falcata (Kopis)
The Greeks or Etruscans were probably the first to use a falcata, but they were also popular with the tribes that lived on the Iberian peninsula. The unusual shape of our Hispanic falcata makes it ideal for delivering serious cuts, which is why the Romans feared the weapon. The single-edged blade is curved inward, has two fullers that meet in the middle and echo the shape of the blade, and a wide back. The engraving on the distinctive grip depicts a primitive bird of prey. This falcata includes a scabbard.
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Total length: 64 cm
Blade length: 50.5 cm
Grip length: 12.5 cm
Weight: 1340g
Blade thickness (base): 0.49cm
Blade width (base): 7 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 10 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather
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Thorpe Falchion
This extraordinary replica originated in the late 13th or 14th century and was found in the Yare River near Thorpe St. Andrews, England in 1833. Comparisons with the original prove that this re-creation is almost identical to its historical prototype when it comes to dimensions and balance. The single-edged blade is slightly curved, which is why a falchion is classified as a curved sword. The crossguard is curved and has punch-outs shaped like crosses at both ends. The classic wheel pommel keeps hands from sliding off the leather-wrapped grip. Our Thorpe falchion comes with a leather scabbard.
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Total length: 87 cm
Blade length: 71 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 1.23 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.2 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 4.4 mm
Blade width (base): 4.4 cm
Blade width (CoP): 4.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 11.5 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
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Spartacus Gladiator Helmet
Spartacus is a Thracian soldier who volunteers to fight in the Roman Auxiliary against a common enemy of Thrace and Rome. As punishment for defying the Roman commander Legatus Claudius Glaber, he is sentenced to die in the gladiatorial arena. Against all odds, he kills four gladiators and survives. His sentence is commuted to slavery and he is bought by Batiatus to be trained as a gladiator in his Ludus. His rebellious tendencies are tamed by the promise of one day being reunited with his wife Sura.
This full metal helmet replica from the hit series Spartacus has a moveable visor, Roman fish crest and a long, real horsehair tail. Antique finish. Has an adjustable liner. Helmet stand not included.
Height: 45cm
Weight: 3402gAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Greek Corinthian Helmet - Bronze
Our Corinthian bronze helmet is forged from a single piece of bronze like the originals. In addition, the facial section is reinforced once more. The helmet is made of one-millimetre thick bronze.
Buy the Greek Corinthian Helmet – Bronze with confidence from the UK’s leading Greek helmet retailer.
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