Medieval Arming Swords

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.

Blunt Single Hand Sword for re-enactment and stage combat. Our Tourney Series Sparring and Stage Swords will set a new standard in this price point of re-enactment weaponry. Features like thru-tang handle construction, peened stainless steel pommel and guard and 2mm rounded edge thickness

The cord wrapped leather grip has an oval cross section and slight barrel shape to keep fatigue at bay. The grip is large enough to accommodate armoured hands. A respectable fuller runs the length of both pieces to lighten and counter balance the sword overall. The blade is forged from 9260 high carbon spring steel and is tempered to around 50 Hrc. The sword is supplied with a wood core and leather wrapped scabbard. The guard features the King-Peen system. King-Peen is essentially a steel tab on the guard under the grip that is pinned through the tang of the sword. This process keeps the guard from going loose after a lengthy campaign without compromising the strength of the hilt. The pommel is pressed into place and hot peened. Combine these two processes and you get a sword that rings like a bell when struck.

Overall Length: 94cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Handle Length: 11.4cm
Weight: 1445g
Point of Balance: 7.6cm
Blade: 9260 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

This fully functional sword is modeled after its rustic counterpart from the Medieval period. With classic features imitating the real thing including a wooden scabbard and undecorated grip. 

Total length: 92 cm
Blade length: 76cm
Grip length: 16cm
Weight: 1.7kg
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade: Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
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.

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.

If King Arthur actually existed many historians place him as a war leader seeking to halt the invasion of the Saxons after the fall of Rome. There are many indications that England did, after a time of much strife, have a brief period of peace and prosperity in what is now called the "Dark Ages".

This sword is of a type that was widely in use during this period and would be what a hard-fighting warrior would prefer. Nicely balanced, well-tempered high carbon steel blade offset with antiqued brass parts.

Total length: 94.5 cm
Blade length: 79 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 1280g
Blade thickness (base): 4.7 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 4 mm
Blade width (base): 4.2 cm
Blade width (CoP): 3.9 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 13 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 22 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

All measurements are approximate and will vary from piece to piece.

The Black Prince Sword - Bronze is a magnificent piece and produced by the world famous Art Gladius workshop in Toledo, Spain. The bronze hilt is heavily adorned with decoration and features the Royal Arms of England at the centre of the guard. One side of the pommel is decorated with coats of arms associated with the Black Prince whilst the other side bears the words "HONNI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" being Old French for "Evil be to him who evil thinks". This is also the motto of the Knights of the Garter.

The polished stainless steel blade is masterfully etched with medieval symbols and features a fuller to decrease the weight without sacrificing strength. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.

Total length: 113 cm
Blade length: 88 cm
Grip length: 15 cm
Weight: 1800 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.4 cm
Blade width (base): 5.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 12 cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Our Crusader Knight’s Sword is perfect for knights from any of the Crusader Orders. This 14^th century arming sword has a light and well balanced and perfect for use with a shield. It features a hand forged blade, steel fittings and a leather-wrapped grip. The well-made leather scabbard is decorated with an embossed shield featuring a crusader cross (which can be painted to reflect a particular crusading order).

The Crusader Knight’s Sword has a blunt blade and is designed for display only. It is not suitable for contact re-enactment. 

Overall Length: 94cm
Blade Length: 77cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.7cm
Guard Width: 19.5cm
Guard Depth: 2cm
Grip: 10cm
Weight: 1150g
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

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

Excalibur (meaning to 'cut steel') was the great sword of King Arthur which 'gave light like 30 torches'. In the Arthurian stories, the name is given to two different swords - the one that the young king pulled from the anvil set in the stone before the church, and so proved his right to the kingship; and the other which the king took from the arm that rose above the surface of the lake, 'clothed in white samite, mystic, wonderful' and which eventually received back the sword when Arthur was dying.

Our Excalibur sword is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The ornate hilt features heraldic dragons on both the pommel and guard and tops a broad, etched stainless steel blade.  

Total length: 112.5 cm
Blade length: 88 cm
Grip length: 15.5 cm
Weight: 1630 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.5 cm
Blade width (base): 5.3 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 13.5 cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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