Miniature Swords/Letter-Openers

The Knights Templar were a powerful crusading order of knights founded in the 11th Century with many of their number recruited from England and France. There are many Templar castles and churches throughout England including the Temple Church in London, made famous in The Da Vinci Code.

This Templar letter opener is a fine miniature. The blade is made of stainless steel and in much detail as its larger counterpart. The Art Gladius Cathars letter opener is a perfect accent for the home or office.

Length: 27cm
Weight: 96g

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

The Holy Grail is a treasure that serves as an important motif in Arthurian literature. Different traditions describe it as a cup, dish, or stone with miraculous powers that provide eternal youth or sustenance in infinite abundance but the Grail first began to shine as a major Christian symbol in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Arthur and his Knights sort after the Holy Grail on many quests until the Grail was taken to the holy city of Sarras in the Middle East, to fulfill God's will.

Our Holy Grail Letter Opener is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It features a decorated stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.

Length: 29cm
Weight: 96g

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

During the course of the 16th century, the Conquistador Rapier slowly eclipsed the classic sword as a gentleman's weapon of choice. As part of this development thrusting techniques gradually replaced cutting techniques, which meant that a shield was too bulky to be effective. Swordsmen who used rapiers often held daggers in their left hands for parrying their opponents' thrusts.

Total Length: 28cm

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

Viking Letter Opener of the New Letter Opener Collection, made by the artisans and sword masters at Art Gladius.

Length: 26cm
Weight: 200g

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

Our Ramshead Claymore Letter Opener is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.

Length: 16cm
Weight: 22g

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

Tai Chi Swords originated in ancient China. These Chinese swords are known for their straight, double-edged blades. Many Tai Chi Swords have ornate handles that add to their appeal.

This miniature Chinese Tai Chi sword is a fine miniature of the larger sword produced by Art Gladius. The Chinese Tai Chi blade is made of stainless steel and in much detail as its larger counterpart. The Art Gladius Chinese Tai Chi mini sword is a perfect accent for the home or office. 

Length: 28cm
Weight: 96g

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

Charles V is a fantastic example of the intricacies of the European royal houses, inheriting several major dynasties of the 16th Century. The original of this sword can also be found at the Real Armeria in Madrid, founded by Charles’ son Philip II.

This miniature Charles V sword is a fine miniature of the larger sword produced by Art Gladius. The blade is made of stainless steel and in much detail as its larger counterpart. The Art Gladius mini sword is a perfect accent for the home or office. 

Length: 28cm
Weight: 96g

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

Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great was King of the Franks and Emperor of the Romans until his death in 814. He united much of Europe during the early Middle Ages and formed a Frankish state known as the Carolingian Empire.

This miniature Charlemagne sword is a fine miniature of the larger sword produced by Art Gladius. The Charlemagne blade is made of stainless steel and in much detail as its larger counterpart. The Art Gladius Charlemagne mini sword is a perfect accent for the home or office. 

Length: 28cm
Weight: 96g

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