Medieval Arming Swords

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 Grand Master of Templars Sword is manufactured by the world famous Marto factory in Toledo, Spain.

It features an ornate hilt with an antiqued gold finish that is heavily decorated with Templar symbols including the Cross Pattée and Templar Seal. The blunt, decorated blade is crafted from AISI 440 Stainless Steel and is deeply etched and tempered.

This sword is designed for display and ceremonial use and is not suitable for contact re-enactment.

Comes complete with Certificate of Origin and Quality.

Overall Length: 118cm
Blade Length: 92cm
Width: 23cm
Hilt Length: 30.5cm
Weight: 2.8kg
Blade: AISI 440 Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Our Grand Master of Templars Sword is manufactured by the world famous Marto factory in Toledo, Spain.

It features an ornate hilt with a 24k gold-plated finish that is heavily decorated with Templar symbols including the Cross Pattée and Templar Seal. The blunt, decorated blade is and crafted from AISI 440 Stainless Steel and is tempered. This sword is designed for display and ceremonial use and is not suitable for contact re-enactment.

Comes complete with Certificate of Origin and Quality.

Overall Length: 118cm
Blade Length: 92cm
Width: 23cm
Hilt Length: 30.5cm
Weight: 2.8kg
Blade: AISI 440 Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Our Grand Master of Templars Sword is manufactured by the world famous Marto factory in Toledo, Spain.

It features an ornate hilt with a silver plated finish that is heavily decorated with Templar symbols including the Cross Pattée and Templar Seal. The blunt, decorated blade is and crafted from AISI 440 Stainless Steel and is deeply etched and tempered.

This sword is designed for display and ceremonial use and is not suitable for contact re-enactment.

Comes complete with Certificate of Origin and Quality.

Overall Length: 118cm
Blade Length: 92cm
Width: 23cm
Hilt Length: 30.5cm
Weight: 2.8kg
Blade: AISI 440 Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Our Master of Templars Sword is constructed in the world famous Art Gladius sword factory in Toledo, Spain. Toledo has a reputation for producing some of the finest swords in Europe and has been the centre of sword production for centuries.

It features a hexagonal pommel engraved with the “2 knights on 1 horse” seal of the order and is surrounded by the Latin/Greek text “Sigillum Militum Xpisti” translating as “The Seal of a Soldier of Christ”. The stainless steel blade is etched with depictions of people associated with the Order. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only. This sword matches our “Master of Templars Dagger” AG580.

Total length: 106 cm
Blade length: 82 cm
Grip length: 13 cm
Blade thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade width (base): 7.4 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14.5 cm
Weight: 2422g
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Tizona is the name of the sword carried by Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, El Cid, which was used to fight the Moors in Spain according to the Cantar de Mio Cid. The name Tizón translates to burning stick, firebrand. A sword identified with Tizona is on display at the Museo de Burgos, in Burgos.

The Tizona, or Tizón, is one of the swords (together with La Colada) attributed to El Cid in Spanish literature. According to the Cantar de Mio Cid, El Cid won the sword from its previous owner, King Yucef in Valencia. Afterward, it was gifted by El Cid to his sons-in-law, the Infantes de Carrión but eventually returned into the possession of El Cid.

Total length: 100 cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

King Arthur’s history and legend are intimately linked to the magic and mysterious sword “Excalibur”. As Merlin the wizard has proclaimed, only the one able to take the sword out of the stone would be the king. Arthur, knelt in front of the stone fulfilled this deed, took the sword, went with it to the cathedral, and offered it on the altar.

Certificate of Origin and Quality, Made in Toledo (Spain).

Total length: 120cm
Total width: 23cm
Weight: 2.1kg
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

King Arthur’s history and legend are intimately linked to the magic and mysterious sword “Excalibur”. As Merlin the wizard has proclaimed, only the one able to take the sword out of the stone would be the king. Arthur, knelt in front of the stone fulfilled this deed, took the sword, went with it to the cathedral, and offered it on the altar.

Certificate of Origin and Quality, Made in Toledo (Spain).

Total length: 120cm
Total width: 23cm
Weight: 2.1kg
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

The latest addition to the Red Dragon Combat range of swords is our Oakeshott XIV Sword. It is a replica of an original that is currently on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Oakeshott describes it as being “an absolutely outstanding sword, not only because of its condition but by reason of its splendid proportions and great size. It dates from around the first quarter of the 14^th century and is remarkably similar to sword found on the body of Sancho IV el Bravo of Castile in Toledo Cathedral.

Overall Length: 86cm
Blade Length: 68cm
Blade Width: 6.5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.45cm
Guard Width: 22cm
Point of Balance: 6cm
Weight: 1.3kg
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel

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