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Medieval Arming Swords
Often this was the weapon of choice of the medieval knight. It was commonly used during the middle ages. It was weilded with one-handed, allowing the knight or soldier to hold a shield in their other hand. The knight and his arming blade were inseparable. Though a knight might switch other instruments throughout his life and even during a single battle, the arming sword was his for life. In fact, it was likely that a knight would go through more wives than arming swords, and, when you consider that they were often handed down from generation to generation, it's quite possible that an entire family tree would use the same blade.
SBA-DEATHBRINGER
Deathbringer: Hand-and-a-Half Mercenary Sword
$135
In Stock!
The extremely wide blade and the scalloped brass crossguard which appear to be talons or skeletal fingers help earn the name for this model. Although not a true hand size, it does have a grip wide enough for some hand-and-a-half work.
SBA-GENSTEELSWORD
Gensteel Elegant High-Carbon Steel Arming Sword and Sheath
$126
In Stock!
The Gensteel is a fine example of the paradoxes of war. It is a beautiful thing to behold. Elegant and tapered, with gracefully curling tips on the guards and a sophisticated, spade-shaped pommel.
SBA-KNIGHTPROTECTOR
Medieval Knight Protector's Arming Sword
$140
In Stock!
This is a gorgeous reproduction of a medieval arming sword. The blade is made from a high-carbon steel. A long, graceful fuller runs almost the entire length of the blade, giving the sword additional strength and lightness.
SBA-ARCHERSWORD
European Archer's Short Sword
$85
Out of Stock
This European short sword is a beautifully weighted with nickel-chromed hilt, pommel and scabbard accents. The grip is tightly wrapped with a rich red copper wiring and the blade is rugged high-carbon steel.
SBA-GOTHDREAM
Goth Dream Arming Sword with scabbard
$88
Out of Stock
The GothDream has a historic base but with a bit of a fantasy flare, Based on the arming sword or war spike design, it long, light and very well balanced. The hilt is distinctive yet comfortable to wield.
SBA-JAEGER-F
Jaeger Rugged Viking Sword - Stage Combat and Live Steel Perfomances
$102
Out of Stock
Designed for stage combat or theatrical re-enactment, the guards and pommels are made from a polished-but-uncoated steel, which prevents chipping when struck. The thicker blade edge and round tip add an extra measure of safety.
SBA-NORMAN-TWOHAND
Norman Sword with Molded Leather Scabbard with Belt Hangers
$154
Out of Stock
The Norman two-handed sword is one of our most beautiful pieces. Boasting an impressive overall size of 45 inches with a blade length of 35 inches it still a comfortable weight and very well balanced.
SBA-WARSPIKE
Warspike Knight's Hand-and-a-Half(Bastard) Sword
$95
Out of Stock
The Warspike combines the length of a long arming sword, the hilt of a small hand-and-a-half, and just a hint of a "tuck" thrusting blade. The excellent balance and light weight make the Warspike an exceptional addition to any collection.
SBCM-PENDRAGON
King Arthur's Sword, Excalibur - Arthur Pendragon
$69
Out of Stock
The Pendragon captures the power, nobility and mystery of legendary King Arthur and his mystical sword, Excalibur. This version of Excalibur is long--nearly four foot in overall length, with a wide stainless steel blade that's absolutely perfect for engraving.
Strongblade Lore
(A Bit of History According to Strongblade)
Medieval swords ranged in length, but when Strongblade refers to a medieval sword, we are usually referring to a blade that is
less than 38 inches or what was generally referred to as an "Arming Sword" or a knights secondary sword. These swords
were almost always worn by the knight except in combat (when the knight would usually bring a larger battle sword). Swords of
longer length from that time period are sometimes referred to as "Infantry Swords", "Battle Swords", "Hand-and-a-Half Swords"
or "Two-Handed Swords" depending on the style and who was wielding them.
Medieval swords almost always have pommels (often using a variation of the standard "disk" pommel), usually have well
defined crosses (or quillons), and typically have long fullers (indented grooves running along the blade). Of the many medieval
swords that have been excavated or found, quite a few have engravings on the blades. Usually, these engravings were of a religious
nature, with sacred phrases or sketches etched into the blade and usually filled with another metal, like silver.
When Strongblade refers to a "Battle Sword," we are referring to most European medieval swords with blades longer than 35" or so.
real battle swords had blades well in excess of this, and, in fact, a 35" sword was considered a bit skimpy for fighting skirmishes.
But for home use and light sparring, a 36" blade is fairly long.
These swords can be sub-categorized into hand-and-a-half swords/bastard swords and two handed swords. Swords of this nature would have been a Knight"s primary weapon on the battle field because of their strength, reach, and armor-splitting weight.
These weapons were intended to smash and slice through thick armor, so had to be quite heavy and sharp. While the point of the
sword could be used to pierce (and the final killing blow with these swords often was a thrust), this was primarily a slashing
weapon.
Many of these swords feature a riccatta " a dull section of the blade just below the hilt. The swordsman
could place a hand on this riccatta allowing him to grip the blade a little higher, which gave the swordsman more leverage for
the swing (a bit like choking up on a modern baseball bat). This was especially useful for in-fighting (fighting at close quarters),
or for more precise thrusts. One of the more popular techniques with these weapons was to use both hands to thrust the blade
into an opponents visor, or into gaps in their armor.
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