Medieval Arming Swords

The SIGI Junior Arming sword is a one handed sword suitable for practice and sparring. The traditionally shaped 'simple' blade combines all the historical looks and qualities into a fantastic tool. The handle of the arming sword is long enough to host a sparring glove and the sword is balanced in a way it feels great in hand and is also gentle to your partner. Along with the spatulated tip the blade is more flexible towards the end which means it's safe for both thrusting and cutting.

Overall length: 97 cm
Blade length: 78 cm
Crossguard: 19 cm
Handle: 11 cm
Weight: 1150 g
POB: 5-7 cm
Flexibility: 13 kg
Tip: Spatulated

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

The SIGI Junior Arming sword is a one handed sword suitable for practice and sparring. The traditionally shaped 'simple' blade combines all the historical looks and qualities into a fantastic tool. The handle of the arming sword is long enough to host a sparring glove and the sword is balanced in a way it feels great in hand and is also gentle to your partner. Along with the spatulated tip the blade is more flexible towards the end which means it's safe for both thrusting and cutting.

Overall length: 97 cm
Blade length: 78 cm
Crossguard: 19 cm
Handle: 11 cm
Weight: 1150 g
POB: 5-7 cm
Flexibility: 13 kg
Tip: Spatulated

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

The Practical 11th Century Sword features a “tea-cosy” pommel and a sculptured cross that curves gently towards the blade. The broad blade has full-length fullers and is very lively for an un-edged blade. It weighs around 950 grams.

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. 

Total length: 91.5cm
Blade length: 76cm
Grip length: 10cm
Weight: 1.1kg
Blade width (base): 4cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Plastic

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

Our Practical broadswords are all based on authentically styled swords in our 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.

Total length: 92.7 cm
Blade length: 76.2 cm
Grip length: 16.5 cm
Weight: 1.105 kg
Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Plastic, Steel

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

The Knightly Sword is the perfect accompaniment for any costume, whether it be for film, theatre or fancy dress. The non-sharp steel blade is polished and lightly oiled for protection. The guard and pommel are crafted from steel and are separated by a leather covered wood grip. The well-made scabbard is hand crafted from wood and leather.

Although this sword is constructed from high carbon steel and has a full tang, we would not recommend it for use as the blade has not been heat-treated.

Total length: 95 cm
Blade length: 78 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.5 cm
Blade width (base):  4.4 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

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

The Windlass Sword Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton. You may have heard of Matt Easton through his YouTube channel, where he has rightly gained a wide and passionate following of enthusiasts who appreciate his expansive knowledge of swordsmanship. Matt had been searching for a set of medieval swords to recreate, with each minute detail and measurement captured. Naturally, he came to the Royal Armouries, home of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour to make this selection.

This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artefact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportion or feeling in the hand, the Windlass Collection Swords are replicas in a class of their own. 

This replica is a reproduction of an article found in the Royal Armouries, an unusual single-edged, one-handed sword, reputedly excavated at the site of the battle of Castillon near the River Garonne, France (1453).

Total Length: 94cm
Blade Length: 80cm
Guard Width: 19cm
Blade Width: 6cm
Blade Thickness: 0.40cm
Weight: 975kg

Each sword comes in a unique sword box, a certificate of authenticity, and Windlass Classic Wax and polishing cloth.

The Windlass Sword Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton. You may have heard of Matt Easton through his YouTube channel, where he has rightly gained a wide and passionate following of enthusiasts who appreciate his expansive knowledge of swordsmanship. Matt had been searching for a set of medieval swords to recreate, with each minute detail and measurement captured. Naturally, he came to the Royal Armouries, home of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour to make this selection.  

This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artefact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportion or feeling in the hand, the Windlass Collection Swords are replicas in a class of their own. 

This replica is a reproduction of an article found in the Royal Armouries dated between 1300-1350. The sword is an Oakeshott Type XIV apparently found in a peat bog together with a sword which is now in the Oldeschalchi collection, Rome.

Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 90cm
Guard Width: 19cm
Blade Width: 6.4cm
Blade Thickness: 0.56cm
Weight: 957g

Each sword comes in a unique sword box, a certificate of authenticity, and Windlass Classic Wax and polishing cloth.

Sancho IV of Castile (1258-1295), nicknamed "the Brave", proclaimed himself king of Castile and León in the Cathedral of Toledo (1284) on the death of his father King Alfonso X despite having been disinherited by disagreements with him. He died in Toledo (1295), at the age of 37, a victim of phthisis, being buried in the Chapel of Santa Cruz of the Cathedral of Toledo.

The remains of King Sancho IV were located in an archaeological exploration looking for the remains of Sancho II of Portugal (1947). Next to the corpse is a sword, with an overgilded hilt, and on the blade of the sword has engraved an inscription of which only some fragments were preserved, the blade being rusty in some parts. The sword was worthy of a Castilian monarch.

Length: 102cm
Weight: 1.7kg
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

The Robert the Bruce Sword features a forged steel blade with solid brass pommel and guard. The pommel features the rampant lion of the Bruce coat of arms whilst the guard is decorated with crusader crosses, both in red enamel. The leather and wood scabbard is decorated with a “Z” pattern and has brass scabbard loops.

This sword is blunt and designed for display only.

Total length: 97 cm
Blade length: 78.5 cm
Grip length: 12.5 cm
Weight: 1140 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.44 cm
Blade width (base):  4.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 13.5 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

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