Medieval Reenactment Kit

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.

Overall 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.

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.

The Practical broadswords are all based on authentically styled swords in our Paul Chen collection but they are tailored to meet the needs of re-enactment and stage combat. These very popular and affordable weapons feature authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades. They are designed to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today’s re-enactment societies.

The blades are crafted from 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which restricts edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection against brittleness. While the blades are substantial, they are fullered to provide balance and good handling characteristics. They feature 1/16” wide edges and rounded tips for safety. The tangs are also substantial, with radiused corners at the blade shoulders and no welds. The end of the tang is riveted over the pommel, which both eliminates any possibility of inadvertent disassembly. The hardwood grips are leather-covered.

Total Length: 111cm
Blade Length: 86cm
Grip Length: 16.5cm
Weight: 1315g
Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
Point of Harmonics: 58.5cm
Width at Guard: 4.5cm
Width at Tip: 1.3cm
Thickness at Guard: 0.5cm
Thickness at Tip: 0.45cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Plastic

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

The word Gallowglass is an Anglicisation of the Irish word Gallóglaigh meaning “foreign soldiers”. They were mercenary warrior elite among Scottish clans living in the Highlands and Western Isles between the 13^th and 16^th century. During the 13^th century they started to settle in Ireland where military chieftains would frequently use them as bodyguards as they were not subject to local feuds or influences.

A description from 1600, speaks of the Gallowglass as "...pycked and scelected men of great and mightie bodies, crewell without compassion. The greatest force of the battell consisteth in them, chosing rather to dye than to yeelde, so that when yt cometh to handy blowes they are quickly slayne or win the fielde." They were famed for using their broadswords or claymores ("claíomh mór" - Gailic for “Great Sword”) with terrifying effect in battle.

Overall Length: 136cm
Blade Length: 104cm
Blade Width: 6.35cm
Blade Thickness: 0.6cm
Guard Width: 30cm
Guard Depth: 2.9cm
Grip Length: 18.5cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: None

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

Our Stage Combat swords feature tempered, high carbon steel blades and are designed for light combat use. They have durable, thick edges, more than suitable for the rigours of stage combat and display fights. They also feature rounded tips for extra safety. Stage Combat swords are noticeably heavier than historical replicas due to the added weight afforded by the thicker edges. These swords are not designed for re-enactment use.

Our Knights Templar Arming Sword features an unsharpened carbon steel blade with central fuller. The grip is wood wrapped in brown leather and flanked with a steel guard and pommel. The pommel is emblazoned with an enamelled Templar red cross. Comes complete with wooden scabbard wrapped in brown leather with polished steel fittings. 

Total length: 95 cm
Blade length: 78 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1328 g
Point of Balance: 15 cm
Guard Width: 16 cm
Blade thickness (base): 0.42 cm
Blade width (base):  4.9 cm
Material: High Carbon Steel, leather
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, wood, steel

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