Medieval Longswords

Our Temple Church sword is a replica of a sword found in the River Thames in London. The sword, forged in the period between 1300-1350, was discovered opposite Temple Church, the headquarters of the Knights Templar in England.

During the 14th century, the gardens of the Temple in London ran down to the river’s edge where this sword was discovered. The discovery location, coupled with the crosses in the pommel, suggests that it is a Templar knight’s sword thrown into the river when the Order of the Temple was dissolved by Edward II in 1314.

Total Length: 127.5cm
Blade Length: 100.5cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.4cm
Guard Width: 20cm
Point of Balance: 20cm
Weight: 1550g
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Blunt - 1.5mm
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather & Steel

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

Swords like this Renaissance long sword are often called bastard or hand and a half swords. The term "bastard" indicates that this versatile sword can be used one handed or two handed.

The double-edged blade has three fullers. The two outer ones run the length of the ricasso only and the middle one extends over approx. one-third the length of the blade. The two side guard rings at the curved crossguard are an indication that this edged weapon was in use during the transition between the rapier and the classic sword. The grip is made of wood wrapped in leather and decorative wire for a sure grasp. Our Renaissance long sword includes a scabbard with an attractive mount and chape.

Total Length: 115.5cm
Blade Length: 96cm
Grip Length: 18cm
Weight: 1.44kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.5mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.1mm
Blade Width (base): 4.5cm
Blade Width (CoP): 3.3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 11cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 30cm
Oakeshott type: XX
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Wood, Leather & Steel

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

These swords feature high carbon EN42J Spring Steel blades that have been forged and tempered to perform like their historical counterparts. They have a core hardness of 45HRC approx, with an edge hardness of 50HRC approx. The hilts feature authentically styled forged guards and pommels constructed from steel, and wooden grips that are masterfully wrapped in leather for an aesthetic yet comfortable finish.

They come complete with leather-wrapped wooden scabbard.

Total Length: 114cm
Blade Length: 91cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Guard Width: 19.5cm
Point of Balance: 20cm
Weight: 1220g
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: 2.5mm Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel

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