Shop by Period

Oliver Cromwell (1599 – 1658) was a powerful figure in English history during and after the English Civil War, when he rose from the rank of Captain of Horse to Lord Protector of England. His sword, said to have been carried at the battle of Drogheda in 1649, has been remarkably well preserved and is displayed in the permanent collection of the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England.

The Paul Chen Cromwell Sword is an accurate replica of the original “mortuary” hilt style and features a blackened guard decorated in a gold foliage pattern with a wire-wound sharkskin grip. As the original sword now lacks a scabbard , we have provided a design typical of the period. This piece of English history is a must for the ECW collector and re-enactor.

Total length: 110.5cm
Blade length: 83.2cm
Grip length: 9.8cm
Weight: 1.47kg
Blade thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.36cm
Blade width (base): 3.4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 8.9cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 53.3cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

The Practical Mortuary Hilt Sword is built for the reenactor. The basket is identical to that of the Hanwei SH2004 (no longer available) but the blade is unsharpened, with 1/16” edged and a rounded tip, complying with the combat rules of many re-enactment societies.

The blade is crafted in 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which reduces edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection against brittleness.

Total length: 94cm
Blade length: 77cm
Weight: 907g
Blade thickness (base): 0.56cm
Blade width (base): 2.7cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 24cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

The Schlaeger Rapiers by Paul Chen utilize a popular swept hilt, modified to accommodate our schlaeger blades in 37” (SH1099) and 43” (SH1098) lengths. These tapered blades provide a superior balance compared to the traditional parallel-sided schlaegers, making for a faster sword.

Fencing in the Renaissance style plays an important part in the historical re-enactment combining the quickness of light blades with the stucture and spirit of the day.  Our Renaissance-style Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman’s education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Blades generally originated in one of the blade making centers such as Toledo or Solingen, but many differences in styling and hilt materials resulted from the local manufacture of hilts all over Europe.

Total length: 110.5cm
Blade length: 94cm
Grip length: 10.5cm
Weight: 1080g
Blade width (base): 2.5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 2.5 cm
Blade: 1566 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

The Schlaeger Rapiers utilize a popular swept hilt, modified to accommodate Hanwei's schlaeger blades in 37" (SH1099) and 43" (SH1098) lengths. These tapered blades provide a superior balance compared to the traditional parallel-sided schlaegers, making for a faster sword.

Paul Chen's Renaissance-style Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman’s education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Blades generally originated in one of the blade making centers such as Toledo or Solingen, but many differences in styling and hilt materials resulted from the local manufacture of hilts all over Europe.

Total length: 125cm
Blade length: 109cm
Grip length: 10cm
Weight: 1.1kg
Blade width (base): 2.5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 5.7 cm
Blade: 1566 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

The Short Viking Axe was useful both on the farm and in battle. It excelled as a close quarters weapon, while still being light enough to throw when necessary. Our Short Viking Axe features a forged high carbon steel head and hardwood shaft.

Blade length: 13cm
Handle length: 63.5cm
Overall length: 64cm
Weight: 964g
Thickness at Guard: 0.8cm

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

Buy the Short Viking Axe with confidence from the UK’s leading Viking weaponry retailer.

The Danish War Axe is undoubtedly a fine example of the use of peacetime agricultural tools as weapons in time of war. Equally at home felling trees or adversaries, the axe evokes a fearsome picture of the woodsman at war. Our Danish War Axe features a forged high carbon steel head and hardwood shaft.

Blade length: 24cm
Overall length: 100cm
Weight: 2778g

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

Buy the Danish War Axe with confidence from the UK’s leading Viking weaponry retailer.

Cutting tools of the Vikings commonly doubled as weapons of war when these famed raiders sailed on pillaging forays. Their axes were certainly top of the list and came to symbolise the terror spread among their foes. Varying greatly in size, from small throwing axes to the mighty Danish Axe, these were the most commonly used weapons of these Nordic warriors. Our Viking Axe is a typical pattern, capable of cleaving helms or armour with impunity.

Overall length: 89cm
Weight: 2041g
Thickness at Guard: 2cm

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

Buy the Viking Axe with confidence from the UK’s leading Viking weaponry retailer.

This Swept-Hilt Rapier features classical lines, with a high-carbon steel flex-tempered blade, a stainless steel hilt (for reduced maintenance) and a hardwood grip. The hilt is of the same size as the museum piece on which it is based, providing an authentic “feel” in the user’s hand and weight and balance also match originals. The blade is interchangeable with our “Practical” blade (OH2255) which is designed for safety in rapier sparring. The matching Main Gauche (SH2198) may also be equipped with a sparring blade. 

Our Renaissance-style Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman’s education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Blades generally originated in one of the blade making centers such as Toledo or Solingen, but many differences in styling and hilt materials resulted from the local manufacture of hilts all over Europe. 

Total length: 113.7cm
Blade length: 93.1cm
Grip length: 8.6cm
Weight: 0.94kg
Blade thickness (base): 0.61cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 7.6cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 76.8cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Slightly Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

The Francisca so named for its Frankish origins, was used by the Vikings both as a throwing weapon and for close-quarters combat. Its graceful lines are legendary but the upswept point and downturned edge were both capable of penetrating chain mail.

Our Francisca features a forged head with an antiqued finish and a swelled-end hardwood shaft for secure head retention.

Please note: Axe shafts are not covered by our manufacturer’s warranty and will not be replaced when they break. Axe shafts can break under a variety of different conditions and will normally be replaced on a fairly regular basis. To prolong the life of your axe head, we recommend never throwing 2 axes into the same target and throwing on a range with a soft surface (such as grass).

Overall: 43cm
Blade Length: 9cm
Weight: 539g
Thickness at Guard: 0.6cm

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