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 latest additions to the Red Dragon Combat Range feature 3mm re-enactment safe edges and rounded tips. The blades are formed from tempered high-carbon steel (HRC Core of approx 48 and Edge 50-52 and fullered to ensure they are swift in the hand. Indeed a lot of time and effort has gone into make these blades as agile as possible whilst retaining a re-enactment safe edge. 

The steel hilt fittings neatly sandwich the leather wrapped wooden grip and are held in place by a traditional peened tang. The leather wrapped wooden scabbard features a protective rain guard and metal chape. If you are part of a re-enactment group we recommend consulting your safety officer for guidance before purchase.

Total Length: 109cm
Blade Length: 86cm
Blade Width: 4.3cm
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm
Guard Width: 20.5cm
Grip Length: 17cm
Point of Balance: 11cm
Weight: 1.25kg
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Blunt 3mm edge
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 cord 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.

This line of swords features 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 cord for an aesthetic yet comfortable finish. They come complete with leather wrapped wooden scabbards.

Total Length: 114cm
Blade Length: 90.5cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Guard Width: 22cm
Point of Balance: 16cm
Weight: 1300g
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.

Brought back by popular demand, we are pleased to offer this Windlass Classic bastard sword. This massive broad sword could have easily been used at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, cutting and slashing its way through the Tudor ranks. As large as this sword is, it is still amazingly light and well balanced.

The wide blade is forged of high carbon steel, while the pommel and cross guard have been antiqued with a darkened, aged finish. The large 7" handle is wrapped in soft black leather with a steel separator ring and can easily accommodate two hands. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.

Total Length: 113cm
Blade Length: 88.5cm
Blade Width: 5.3cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Weight: 1640g
Grip Length: 16.5cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather & Steel

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

The 15^th Century Ring Hilt Longsword differs from other longswords of the period in that it features “side rings” on either side of the guard. These rings provided greater protection to the hands without adding much weight to the sword. Over time, the addition of greater hand protection led more complex hit designs such as those seen on swept and basket hilt swords.

This longsword has a hand forged high carbon fullered steel blade (not tempered) with a triple fullered ricasso.  The bottom half of the grip is wrapped in black leather. The top half is wire-bound for a more decorative finish and greater purchase. This sword comes complete with a well-made wooden scabbard wrapped in black leather with steel fittings and belt rings. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.    

Overall Length: 118.5cm
Blade Length: 92cm
Grip Length: 18.5cm
Guard Width: 20cm
Blade Width: 4.5cm
Weight: 1694g
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Steel

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

By customer request Paul Chen has produced a re-enactment version of our SH2250 Bastard sword. The blade is forged in 5160 high-carbon steel, to minimize burring, and the transverse thickness of the guard has been increased, both to provide adequate strength for re-enactment use and to present a safer profile at the ends of the guard.

Another innovation is the provision of an all-leather scabbard, in contrast with the rigid scabbards normally provided with our Practical swords - this is designed both to provide an extra margin of safety when combatants fall on the scabbard in battle and also to minimze the need for replacement scabbards. The sword is supplied with the grip and scabbard in a neutral-colored leather to allow customization to the owners taste.

Total Length: 126cm
Blade Length: 97cm
Handle Length: 23cm
Weight: 1644g
Blade Edge: 2.5-3mm
Blade Steel: 5160
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather & Steel

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

Combining versatility with utility, the dexterity and lightness of the Agincourt betrays a dangerous fighting blade of respected martial utility. With a 1065 high carbon steel blued patina, it’s well protected from the frequent rust spots and stains that occur so often from everyday practice and exposure to the elements. The battle-hardened finish had an extra wide tang and is tempering to a low 50's RC. This pre-sharpened blade has gone through rigorous testing.

The hands-on nature of the manufacturing by master smiths makes this line unique. Includes a matching scabbard with belt stop, custom packaging and certificate of authenticity signed by each smith that touched your blade through every step of the forging process. One could easily envision English long-bowmen and knights alike wielding this blackened blade on the fields of the famous and disastrous battle honoured in the naming of this sword. 

Total Length: 99cm
Blade Length: 78cm
Blade Width: 2.5cm
Weight: 1134g
Point of Balance: 9cm Below Hilt
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather & Steel

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