Authentic, Fully-functional Battle Ready Swords
This image is part of a painting
of Robert the Bruce by artist
Chris Collingwood, and used with Mr. Collingwood`s permission.
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Here you can find historically accurate fully functional swords, copied from the original examples from the past.
From Roman to Viking, from Medieval to the Renaissance.
Blades are made of high-carbon spring steel perfect for sword play and re-enactment. Each item is the result of meticulous research by Swords Smiths who produce these items. Medieval swords existed in great varieties over a number of centuries. Both experimentation and specialization in design was constant. Certain common characteristics can describe the "generic" medieval sword as a long, wide, straight, double - edged blade with a simple cross-guard. Swords might be designed for one or two - hands. The typical form was a single hand weapon used for hacking, shearing cuts and also for limited thrusting. This style developed essentially from Celtic, Germanic, Anglo-Saxon, and late Roman forms.
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| The Viking and early Frankish forms are also considered to be more direct ancestors. Medieval swords can be classified (typically by hilt design) into many categories by curators, collectors, and military historians.
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Sword Collection by Albion Swords Ltd.
Authentic, Hand-crafted, Fully-functional, and based on museum research and testing
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Albion Armorers International is an American manufacturing firm in its fifth year, producing the highest quality swords available in the United States, and possibly the world over. Albion features the finest swords by internationally famous bladesmiths such as Jody Samson, Peter Johnsson, as well as their own exclusive line of Albion Mark™ swords and scabbards. They make swords the way they were made in the days of olde, when quality was a standard, not an exception. To hold one of these swords is to shake hands with a knight; to feel what he felt; to be a part of history. From battles to parades, the sword was a knight’s best friend – always at his side, watching over him, protecting him, his family and his liege. The sword stands for chivalry, honor, bravery and loyalty. It is a symbol of power that has stood the test of time, and remains true to its heritage.
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Sword Collection by Windlass Steelcrafts®
affordable Historically Accurate Battle Ready Swords
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These swords from Windlass Steelcrafts® are just as functional as the originals. Made of high carbon steel, heat treated and tempered, they look like the originals, feel like the originals, flex and balance like the origianals, and finally, can actually cut like the originals. You're sure to notice the difference once you have one in your hands. And all are battle-ready.
As an ISO 9002 certified company, they have been called upon to manufactur a variety of pieces from the official US Marine Corps sword to hundreds of pieces of arms and armor for many of Hollywood's biggest productions. It is with this reputation, that Windlass Steelcrafts® company's products are renowned both for the highest quality and authenticity.
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Sword Collection by Paul Chen/Hanwei Forge
Historically Accurate Battle Ready Swords
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Very high quality products made at the Hanwei forge under the direction of the renowned sword maker, Paul Chen, also known as Chen Chao Po - for the world renowned company CAS Iberia. The best high carbon spring steel goes into these swords, making them truly battle ready.
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Sword Collection by CAS Iberia
Battle Ready Swords
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All of these swords are quality production swords made by CAS Iberia - a company well known for quality reproductions. All of these swords are also battle-ready - made of the finest high carbon spring steel, more flexible and more durable than stainless steel. Whether your use will be for re-enactments or home or office decor, these swords are sure to meet your needs.
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Generation 2 Battle Ready Swords
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The blade is 3/16" high carbon spring steel with a full hefty tang. All tangs are a continuation of the blade that runs completely through the handle and connects to the pommel (not the thin rod used in all decorative swords). Although they are historically correct in appearance, specifications were set to produce a sword that could withstand the riggers of steel to steel and not produce a failure.
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Renaissance Fencing Rapiers
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Fencing in the Renaissance style is rapidly growing in popularity, combining the quickness of light blades with the structure and spirit of the duel. We offer quality functional carbon steel rapiers from Hanwei and Windlass Steelcrafts.
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NEW! Wooden Practice Swords (Wasters) NEW!
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A wooden sword or "waster" allowed a warrior to practice full combat safely and economically while preserving his precious steel for the real battle to come. Fully seasoned and hand crafted in solid hardwood to be strong enough to meet the needs of today's swordsman (or woman). Each can take the abuse of sparring and reenacting, even edge-to-edge. (Keep in mind, however, that wood can break along grain lines.) The designs represent edge weapons common from the 12th to 15th centuries.
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