Swords - Most swords are tempered carbon steel and are battle ready. Some are definately more durable than others, so please read the individual descriptions and take note of the 'combat ready' score. All swords have safe blunt edges for combat but in some cases a sharp tip may need to be removed. Need help choosing a sword?
Crusader Sword with leather grip and leather two-tone scabbard. This sword is exquisite in detail with red inlaid crusader cross on brass pommel and small crosses on brass cross guard.
The Greek, Roman and early celtic swords were dual-purpose weapons with leaf-shaped blades. These blades were designed for both cutting and thrusting. With the advance of technology, swords became quaint curiosities. They were very much a weapon of second choice, drawn only once a hoplite's spear had been shattered in the spear-fighting. Fighting with spear and shield mainly required courage, strength and stamina to push on through the enemy line. In the Greek swords, the emphasis was placed on the downward cut and single-bladed swords were designed to maximise the force of the blow. The blade tang is bolted to a Solid Brass pommel. Supplied with a Black Leather Scabbard with a Brass ring on the top. The distinct shape of the Pugio blade was excellent for a close quarters fight, and was used throughout the Roman legions. Blade is made of EN 45 High Carbon Tempered Steel.
This model of Gladius appeared around the middle of the first century. It differs in that it has straight, parallel sides and its tip is shorter and stronger than other models. It's known as Pompeii because the first swords of this type were discovered in the ruins of this doomed Roman city. It was in use until the second century A.D.
Roman Gladius Sword - A fully-equipped Roman soldier would have been armed with a shield (scutum), several javelins (pila), a sword (gladius), probably a dagger and perhaps a number of darts (plumbatae). Conventionally, the javelins would be thrown before engaging the enemy, at which point the gladius would be drawn. The soldier generally led with his shield and thrust with his sword. Contrary to popular belief, all types of gladius appear to have also been suitable for cutting and chopping motions as well as for thrusting.
Xiphos is a straight edged sword used by the hoplites. Its widest point is usually about 2/3rds along the length of the blade. Features a brass handle and tempered blade which is similar in style to many Greek leaf shaped blades. One of the earliest Greek straight, double edged swords, it was introduced possibly by the Dorians around the 1st Millennium BCE. It was used by Greek Hoplite armies around the Mediterranean Sea and even the Black Sea. It is also possible it could have made its way into Iberia and have inspired the famous Roman sword, the Gladius.
Full tang, rounded and blunt. A 'ready-to-go' sword for the re-enactor. This sword makes a good 'beater' and has a 3mm edge for safety and strength in edge to edge combat styles.
This sword has a brass cross guard and brass lobed pommel.
Full tang, rounded and blunt. A 'ready-to-go' sword for the re-enactor. This sword makes a good 'beater' and has a 3mm edge for safety and strength in edge to edge combat styles.
This sword has a braided leather handle which covers the full tang design of the sword. It features a deep fuller and brass hexagonal pommel - known as a 'scent stopper' (Oakeshott Typology).
Full tang, rounded and blunt. A 'ready-to-go' sword for the re-enactor. This sword makes a good 'beater' and has a 3mm edge for safety and strength in edge to edge combat styles.
This sword features a braided leather grip and full tang blade that is peened through the pommel. This basic sword is destined to become one of your favourite swords!
The falcata-like swords were derived from the sickle-shape knives of the Iron Age, that too explains their ritual uses. It is thought that it was introduced in the Iberian Peninsula by the Celts who spread the iron technology.
Unlike many other falcata swords currently available this one comes with an encapsulated tang for those wishing to use it in combat.
The falcata-like swords were derived from the sickle-shape knives of the Iron Age, that too explains their ritual uses. It is thought that it was introduced in the Iberian Peninsula by the Celts who spread the iron technology.
The Falcata has a one edged blade that pitches forward towards the point, the edge being concave on the lower part of the sword, but convex on top. This shape distributes the weight in such a way that the falcata is capable of delivering a blow with the momentum of an axe, while maintaining the cutting edge of a sword. The hilt is typically hook-shaped, the end being stylized in the shape of a horse or a bird. There is often a thin chain connecting the tip of the hilt the upper section. Although it was a one-edge weapon, two-edge falcatas have been found.
A Scimitar Swordis a sword with a curved blade design finding its origins in western Asia (Middle East). The name can be used to refer to almost any Middle Eastern sword with a curved blade. They include Arabic saif, Indian talwar, Persian shamshir, and Turkish kilij, among others. These blades all were developed from the ubiquitous parent sword, the Turko-Mongol saber.
A flame-bladed sword or wave-bladed sword has a characteristicly undulating style of blade. The wave in the blade is often considered to contribute a flame-like quality to the appearance of a sword. While largely decorative, some attributes of the waved blade were useful in combat.
A baldric (also baldrick, bawdrick, bauldrick as well as some other, mostly rare or obsolete, variations) is a belt worn over one shoulder that is typically used to carry a weapon (usually a sword) or other implement such as a bugle or drum. The word may also refer to any belt in general, but this usage is poetic and not considered standard.
Baldrics have been used since ancient times. The design offers more support for weight than a standard waist belt, without restricting movement of the arms, and allowing easy access to the object carried. The use of baldrics is traditionally military, but may fill a ceremonial role rather than a practical one. Many non-military or paramilitary organizations include baldrics as part of ceremonial dress.
The Medieval Fightclub baldric is made of 3mm tough leather with a brass buckle.
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