Medieval Arming Swords
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Practical Norman Sword
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.
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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.Excl. Tax: £177.50 Incl. Tax: £213.00 -
Practical Single-Hand Sword
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.
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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.Excl. Tax: £184.17 Incl. Tax: £221.00 -
Red Dragon Combat - Hand and a Half Sword (3mm Edge)
These latest additions to the Red Dragon Combat Range feature 3mm re-enactment safe edges and rounded tips. The blades are formed from tempered high-carbon steel and fullered to ensure they are swift in the hand. Indeed a lot of time and effort has gone into make these blades as agile as possible whilst retaining a re-enactment safe edge.
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The steel hilt fittings neatly sandwich the leather wrapped wooden grip and are held in place by a traditional peened tang. The leather wrapped wooden scabbard features a protective rain guard and metal chape. If you are part of a re-enactment group we recommend consulting your safety officer for guidance before purchase.
Overall Length: 97.5cm
Blade Length: 75.5cm
Blade Width: 4.3cm
Grip Length: 16cm
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm
Guard Width: 18.5cm
Point of Balance: 11cm
Weight: 1.05kg
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Blunt 3mm edge
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £104.17 Incl. Tax: £125.00