Miniature Swords/Letter-Openers

Drawing upon the outstanding quality and range of the Royal Armouries collections, we are proud to present this range of fine quality replicas. At each stage of the process, from the initial selection to the last details of the prototypes, the Museum’s experts on armour and edged weapons have been personally involved.

These replicas are impressive in both their look and feel, accurately capturing the dimensions, materials and processes of the originals with tremendous attention to detail. The Royal Armouries is delighted that enthusiasts will now be able to enjoy these objects ‘at first hand’.

Two-handed swords were one of several types of weapon used at tournaments for fighting on foot at the barriers. This mini replica is based on an English sword dating to the late 15th and early 16th centuries, although such swords remained in use until the mid 16th century.

Probably English, about 1500; modern wooden grip and leather binding.

Length: 33cm
Weight: 50g

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

Our Knight's Helmet Pen Holder and Paperknife is the perfect way to add a touch of chivalry to your desk! The visor of the knight’s helmet tilts backwards to reveal a hidden pen holder. Accompanying the helmet is his a sword letter opener, ready to do battle with the fiercest of envelopes!

It is cast from metal alloy with an antiqued finish and is mounted on a varnished wooden base. A great gift for any would-be knight!

Height: 18cm
Paperknife Length: 24cm
Weight: 1250g

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

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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 Letter Opener in Stone is inspired by this age-old legend. It has a brass hilt with blue detailing and a decorated shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes. The hand-painted resin stone features a velveteen base.

Letter Opener Length: 28cm
Stone Height: 8cm
Stone Length: 9cm
Stone Width: 8.5cm
Total Height: 32cm

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

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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 Letter Opener in Stone is inspired by this age-old legend. It has an antiqued brass hilt and a shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes. The hand-painted resin stone features a metal plaque bearing the name "Camelot".

Height (on stand): 30cm 
Width (at base): 8cm
Weight: 275g

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

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The Crusades (1096-1272) were a series of major military actions in the Near East fought between Christian and Saracen armies with the original goal of capturing Jerusalem. Richard the Lionheart was England's most famous crusading King but Edward I also went on crusade before he became king. The Crusades led to the formation of military orders such as the Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights.

Our Crusader 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. The Crusader letter opener comes with a wooden stand and a miniature shield.

Length: 29.5cm
Width: 10.5cm 
Weight: 250g 

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

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.

Our Templar 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. The Templar letter opener comes with a wooden stand and a miniature shield.

Length: 29cm
Width: 10.5cm 
Weight: 238g

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

Robin Hood (Robyn Hode in earlier manuscripts) was a heroic outlaw from English folklore. He is traditionally associated with "robbing from the rich to give to the poor" and was both an excellent archer and swordsman. There are many legends surrounding him, the most popular of which sees him fighting the Sheriff of Nottingham and evil Prince John whilst King Richard was away fighting in the Crusades.

Our Robin Hood 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. The Robin Hood letter opener comes with a wooden stand and a miniature shield.

Length: 28cm
Width: 10.5cm
Weight: 214g

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

The Cathars—condemned as diabolical heretics by the Roman church—are often hailed as a manifestation of a separate, ‘primitive’ brand of Christianity. If you travel to towns like Toulouse, Albi, and Carcassonne today, you’ll see signs proclaiming the Pays Cathare, ‘Cathar country’ with prominent displays of the gold-and-red Cathar cross, which is misleading since they didn’t worship the cross.

Our Cathars 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. The Cathars letter opener comes with a wooden stand and a miniature shield.

Length: 29cm
Width: 10.5cm 
Weight: 216g

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

Charles V is a fantastic example of the intricasies 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. Original and exclusive Letter Opener in silver finish and stainless steel blade. It is presented individually in a beautiful presentation case.

Our Charles V 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. The Charles V letter opener comes with a wooden stand and a miniature shield.

Length: 28.5cm
Width: 10.5cm
Weight: 214g 

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