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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Medieval Bar Mace
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.
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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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Merovingian Seax
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.
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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
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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
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Spartacus Crixus Leather Belt
At the centre of the hit TV series, "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," is the historical portrayal of the legendary slave revolt in the Roman Republic. Alongside the protagonist, the Gallic gladiator, Crixus, plays a prominent role – he was, after all, the best gladiator far and wide before Spartacus showed up on the scene.
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And the ambitious Gallic fighter's past glory lives on in this exact replica of the original TV costume! The Crixus leather belt is made of thick, sturdy leather in brown, and the surface pattern gives it an antique look. The wide cut is most impressive on the front at 19 cm – here a striking metal appliqué figures prominently in the centre, an ornamental horse in aged bronze. At 20 cm long and 13 cm tall, this elaborately crafted decorative element is a true eye-catcher. Criss cross lacing with leather straps embellishes the entire edge of the belt, bringing this authentic replica of the TV costume together. Three adjustable buckles and straps at the back guarantee an individual fit.
Height: 19cm
Length: 20cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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1840 Non Commissioned Sword
The 1840 non commissioned sword was carried by American soldiers for over 70 years; a period which included the Mexican War, Civil War and Spanish American War.
The single edged blade has a single broad fuller running from the ricasso to near the point. The entire hilt is cast brass and the grip is ribbed. Pommel is global with a capstan. Grip is flanked by kidney-shaped hand guards.
Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. The 1840 NCO sword comes with a steel scabbard. Can be sharpened for an additional fee.Overall Length: 96cm
Blade: 80cm
Thickness at Base: 0.5cm
Width at Base: 2.2cm
Grip Length: 9cm
Point of Balance: 8.7cm
Weight: 811g
Edge: Blunt - Sharpenable
Pommel: PeenedAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Lightweight Gambeson
The gambeson was developed as padding for armour and extra protection from sword thrusts, but it could also be worn without armour as a heavyweight, everyday tunic. Outer garb like this comfortable, black quilted gambeson made of 100% cotton was very popular from the early Middle Ages until the Renaissance.
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The lacing at the neckline slit allows you to close it up to the stand-up collar as tightly as required. Below the hips, our black quilted gambeson has slits at the front and back to provide more freedom of movement.
100% cotton.
Size:
Medium: 46" chest
Large: 50" chest
X-Large: 54" chest
BELT NOT INCLUDED.
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Orleans Battle Axe
This medieval Orleans Battle Axe is from Windlass Steelcrafts Battlecry collection. Designed specifically to be used and made from 1065 high carbon steel with a darkened, battle-hardened finish, extra wide tang and tempering to a low 50's RC.
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This pre-sharpened blade has gone through rigorous testing. The hands-on nature of the manufacturing by master smiths makes this line unique. Includes certificate of authenticity signed by each smith that touched your blade through every step of the forging process.
Overall Length: 79cm
Blade Length: 19cm
Blade Width: 11cm
Weight: 1360g
Steel: 1065 High Carbon
Edge: Sharpened
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
Buy the Orleans Battle Axe with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Axe retailer.Regular Price: £116.00
Special Price Excl. Tax: £82.50 Incl. Tax: £99.00
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Spartan Vambraces
These Spartan vambraces have 18 gauge steel construction with an antique bronze finish.
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Length: 25cm
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Battle Axe
Metal axe heads were among the first handiworks created during the Copper Age. With all this history it is easy to see why a Medieval warrior would choose a good axe for battle.
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This axe, circa 1100, has a back spike to add to its effectiveness as a weapon of war. The steel head is pinned to a hardwood shaft that is curved at the end on this one hand axe.
Length: 59cm
Head Length: 16cm
Head Width: 24cm
Weight: 816g
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The Accolade Dagger of the Knights Templar
This striking medieval dagger is the matching companion piece to our Accolade sword - SKU:502356. The high carbon steel blade has the seal of the Knights Templar on the ricasso, while the pommel has an inlaid cross. All hardware on the crossguard and pommel have been plated in sterling silver, while the grip has been bound in soft leather with a wire wrapping.
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The leather sheath has been adorned with two silver-plated crosses, has a leather thong for securing your dagger handle and a loop large enough to fit onto your Accolade scabbard belt or any belt up to 7cm wide.
Overall Length: 42cm
Blade Length: 27cm
Blade Width: 6.5cm
Blade Thickness: 3.2mm
Weight: 0.62kg
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather
All dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.
Buy The Accolade Dagger of the Knights Templar with confidence from the UK’s leading Templar dagger retailer.Excl. Tax: £96.67 Incl. Tax: £116.00