Re-enactment

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.

Our Irish Ring Hilt sword features a high carbon steel blade with central fuller, polished steel hilt fittings and a leather wrapped wood grip. It comes complete with a leather wrapped wooden scabbard with steel fittings.

Overall Length: 105cm
Blade Length: 84cm
Blade Width: 5.2cm
Blade Thickness: 0.55cm
Weight: 1686g
Point of Balance: 26.5cm
Material: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, wood

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.

The Claymore (from the Scottish Gaelic claidheamh-mòr, meaning “great sword”) is a Scottish variant of the late medieval 2 handed sword. It differed from other longswords of the period in that it usually had forward sloping quillons terminating in quatrefoils. Claymores were in use during constant clan warfare and fights with the English from the 15^th to 17^th century. Claymores did exist as early as the Wars of Scottish Independence although they were smaller and few had the characteristic quatrefoil design. The last time that claymores were seen on the battlefield in any significant number was the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689.

Our Two Handed Scottish Claymore has a hand-forged high carbon steel blade topped with solid steel hilt fittings and a stained real wood grip. This sword has a blunt blade and is designed for display only.

Overall Length:123cm
Blade Length: 92cm
Blade Width: 5.8cm
Blade Thickness:  0.5cm
Guard Width: 29cm
Guard Depth: 2.9cm
Grip Length: 19cm
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.

Overall Length: 93.5cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.7cm
Edge Thickness: 0.2cm
Weight: 1214g
Point of Balance: 17.5cm
Material: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, wood

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

Our Stage Combat 15^th Century Arming Sword features a distinctive Type V pommel, associated with high-quality swords from the period. It features a forged and tempered, high carbon steel blade, steel hilt fittings and a leather-bound wooden grip. It comes complete with a wooden scabbard with black leather covering to match the grip. This sword features a blunt blade.

Buy the 15^th Century Stage Combat Arming Sword with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval sword retailer.

Overall length: 95.5cm
Blade length: 78cm
Blade thickness: 4.6 mm
Blade width: 47.5 mm
Grip length: 10cm
Weight: 1334g
Blade: Tempered and Forged High Carbon Steel
Edge Thickness: 2mm
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

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 Stage Combat St. Maurice of Turin Sword is inspired by the sword that was reputed to have been used to behead St. Maurice in the 3^rd-4^th Century. It features an unsharpened carbon steel blade with central fuller. The grip is wood wrapped in brown leather cord and flanked with a steel guard and pommel. The Oakshott Type A pommel (Brazil Nut) is a development of earlier Viking pommel forms. Comes complete with wooden scabbard wrapped in brown leather with brass scabbard loops.

Overall Length: 94.5cm
Blade Length: 79cm
Blade Width: 4.3cm
Blade Thickness: 0.6cm
Weight: 1672g
Point of Balance: 19.5cm
Material: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, wood, brass

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 Stage Combat Crusader Sword features an unsharpened carbon steel blade with central fuller. The grip is wood wrapped in brown leather cord and flanked with a steel guard and pommel. The unusual Oakeshott Type I1 pommel was popular on swords of the 13^th and 14^th centuries. Comes complete with wooden scabbard wrapped in brown leather with polished steel fittings. 

Total length: 96cm
Blade length: 79cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1384g
Point of Balance: 17.5cm
Blade thickness (base): 0.44 cm
Blade width (base):  4.4 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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.