Crusaders & Templars

The Freemasons of the 18th and 19th centuries gave the Masonic Sword as an award of rank and merit.

Our Masonic Templar Sword features the Templar seal emblazoned upon the pommel, Cross Patée and hand forged high carbon steel blade. Comes complete with leather scabbard with brass fittings.

Total Length: 102cm
Blade Length: 86cm
Grip Length: 8cm
Weight: 996g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade Width (base): 2.4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Steel

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

The Freemasons of the 18th and 19th centuries gave the Masonic Sword as an award of rank and merit.

Our Masonic Club sword has a richly adorned brass hilt with trefoil guard and pommel. The hand forged high carbon steel blade is housed in a leather scabbard with brass fittings.

Total Length: 81cm
Blade Length: 66cm
Grip Length: 9cm
Weight: 530g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.43cm
Blade Width (base):  1.2cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 5cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Steel

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

The Freemasons of the 18th and 19th centuries gave the Masonic Sword as an award of rank and merit.

Our Masonic Ceremonial Sword is inspired by a 19^th century original. It features blackened hilt fittings that match the leather covered steel scabbard. The blade is forged from high carbon steel and is decorated with etchings along both sides of the blade.

Total Length: 82.5cm
Blade Length: 68cm
Grip Length: 8.5cm
Weight: 308g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.39cm
Blade Width (base):  1.06cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14.5cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Steel

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

The Crusades (1096-1272) were a series of major military actions in the Near East fought between Christian and Saracen armies with the original goal of capturing Jerusalem. Richard the Lionheart was England's most famous crusading King but Edward I also went on crusade before he became king. The Crusades led to the formation of military orders such as the Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights.

Our Crusader dagger is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a shiny stainless steel blade. The Crusader dagger has a scabbard which is sold separately (AGV507).

Length: 37cm
Weight: 300g

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

The Crusades (1096-1272) were a series of major military actions in the Near East fought between Christian and Saracen armies with the original goal of capturing Jerusalem. Richard the Lionheart was England's most famous crusading King but Edward I also went on crusade before he became king. The Crusades led to the formation of military orders such as the Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights.

Our Crusader dagger is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a shiny stainless steel blade and black leather scabbard to fit the wide set blade. The Crusader dagger can be bought separately (AG507).

Length: 37cm
Weight: 300g 

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

The Knights Hospitaller were founded in 1080 in Jerusalem to provide care for poor, sick and injured pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. After the First Crusade in 1099 it took on a more militarised role providing protection for pilgrims and the defence of Jerusalem.  In the late 12th century the order began to gain recognition in England and the priory of St. John of Jerusalem at Clerkenwell was founded as their head house there. Buildings such as St John’s Jerusalem and Knights Gate, Quenington, were built on land donated to the order by the nobility. When the Knights Templar order was dissolved in England, their properties were handed over to the Hospitallers.

Our Hospitaller dagger is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a shiny stainless steel blade. The Hospitaller dagger has a scabbard which is sold separately (AGV508).

Length: 35cm
Weight: 302g

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

The Knights Hospitaller were founded in 1080 in Jerusalem to provide care for poor, sick and injured pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. After the First Crusade in 1099 it took on a more militarised role providing protection for pilgrims and the defence of Jerusalem.  In the late 12th century the order began to gain recognition in England and the priory of St. John of Jerusalem at Clerkenwell was founded as their head house there. Buildings such as St John’s Jerusalem and Knights Gate, Quenington, were built on land donated to the order by the nobility. When the Knights Templar order was dissolved in England, their properties were handed over to the Hospitallers.

Our Hospitaller dagger is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a shiny stainless steel blade and a broad leather scabbard. The Hospitaller dagger can be bought separately (AG508).

Length: 35cm
Weight: 302g 

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

Richard I was king of England from 1189-99. He was the third of five sons of King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade and scored considerable victories against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin, although he failed to re-take Jerusalem. He remains one of the few kings of England who is remembered by his epithet, rather than a regnal number and is an enduring iconic figure both in England and in France.

Our Richard the Lionheart Dagger is manufactured in the world-famous Art Gladius factory in Toledo, Spain. Its ornate hilt is adorned with the three lions crest of Richard the Lionheart. The broad stainless steel blade has a fuller and is etched with heraldic devices. 

Length: 41cm
Weight: 322g
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

Richard I was king of England from 1189-99. He was the third of five sons of King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade and scored considerable victories against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin, although he failed to re-take Jerusalem. He remains one of the few kings of England who is remembered by his epithet, rather than a regnal number and is an enduring iconic figure both in England and in France.

Our Richard the Lionheart Dagger is manufactured in the world-famous Art Gladius factory in Toledo, Spain. Its ornate hilt is adorned with the three lions crest of Richard the Lionheart. The broad stainless steel blade has a fuller and is etched with heraldic devices. The dagger can be bought separately (AG525). 

Length: 41cm
Weight: 322g

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