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Engraved Groomsmen Gifts
Give your groomsmen the gift of engraved steel. Swords, unique tankards, daggers and flasks. They would go to hell and back with you, so you might as well arm them for the journey. Strongblade provides custom, diamond-bit engraving on most of our swords and metal products. Choose a sword, tankard or flask below and use our industry-leading, online-engraving tool to tell us how you want your item customized. Most Engravings cost less than $15.
SBA-DEATHBRINGER
Deathbringer: Hand-and-a-Half Mercenary Sword
$125
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-GLADIUS-VESPARUM
Roman Gladius Vesparum: Wasp-waisted Roman Gladius
$125
In Stock!
This magnificent gladius features a wasp style blade and a beautifully carved wooden grip. Each segment of the grip is carved deep for a secure hold, and separated with polished brass spacers.
SBA-ROMANGLADIUSIII
Roman Gladius Type III with Double Loop Scabbard
$138
In Stock!
This gladius is an exceptional piece. The carved bone grip and polished wood guard and pommel are unique features. It is light and accurate with the classic V-tip that is deal for thrusting. A sturdy rhomboid cross section gives this blade outstanding strength.
SBA-SCOTTDIRK
Scottish Dirk with Intricate Etching on Blade
$57
In Stock!
SBBR-DAG-CELTIC
Medieval Celtic Dagger
$28
In Stock!
SBBR-DAG-MEDIEVAL
Medieval Knight Dagger with Polished Stainless Steel Blade
$28
In Stock!
SBBR-DAG-TEMPLAR
Decorative Templar Knight's Dagger with White Grip
$25
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-BEAKER
Pewter Cup, Straight Goblet Drink Container
$27
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-BRASSTRIM
Brass Trimmed Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$75
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-CELTIC
Pewter Celtic Tankard 1 Pint
$63
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-FISH
Pewter Tankard with Fish Handle 1 Pint
$49
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-FISHING-SCENE
1 Pt Pewter Tankard with Fishing Scene on Front and Back
$49
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-FOX
Pewter Tankard with Fox Handle 1 Pint
$49
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-GEORGE
Pewter George III Tankard 1 Pint
$98
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-GEORGIAN
Georgian Heavy Gauge Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$85
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-GLASSBOTTOM
Pewter Classic Tankard with Glass Bottom 1 Pint
$46
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-HEELEY
Heeley Heavy Gauge Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$79
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-IMPERIAL
Imperial Tankard 1 Pint
$82
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-LINED-HALF
Pewter Lined Half Pint Tankard
$35
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-NYMPH
Double Lined Pewter Tankard wih Nymph Handle
$49
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-PLAIN
Pewter Classic Tankard 1 Pint
$48
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-TRADITIONAL
Traditional Tankard with Plain Fancy Handle 1 PT
$55
In Stock!
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-CELTICSHORTSWORD
High Carbon Steel Celtic Sword with Sheath
$85
Out of Stock
This Celtic shortsword has a polished steel semicircle guard is which is accented with brass rivets and fits snugly over the flared forte of the sword's blade. The blade is forged from our rugged high-carbon steel and is oak-leaf shaped.
SBA-DREADWINDRAPIER
Dreadwind: Swept Hilt Rapier
$106
Out of Stock
This one of the finest rapiers that Strongblade sells at this price range. It has a breathtaking, oversized swept hilt, chromed in nickel and swirling like a sandstorm around the hand that wields it.
SBA-GENSTEELSWORD
Gensteel Elegant High-Carbon Steel Arming Sword and Sheath
$120
Out of 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-LAKONIA
Spartan Lakonia 20-inch Short Sword with Bronze Grip and Guard
$94
Out of Stock
Based on the traditional Spartan design, this Lakonia features a high carbon blade oak leaf shape blade and a solid brass hilt. It is solid yet well balanced We offer it with both tempered and non-tempered blades.
SBH-GLADIATOR
Maximus-Style Spiked Gladiator Helmet Masked Faceplate
$107
Out of Stock
SBWP-TANK-CELTICBANDS
Pewter Celtic Bands Tankard 1 Pint
$49
Out of Stock
SBWP-TANK-GEORGIAN-SD
Georgian Heavy Gauge Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$85
Out of Stock
SBWP-TANK-MEDIEVAL
Medieval Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$68
Out of Stock
SBWP-TANK-ROPE
Lined Pewter Tankard with Rope Handle 1 Pint
$52
Out of Stock
Strongblade Lore
(A Bit of History According to Strongblade)
Short Sword
The short sword was the utilitarian sword of history. Longer and sturdier than a knife, but much easier to weild than a broadsword or battle sword. It is difficult to determine when the short sword made the transition from knife to sword, but the most well known ancient short sword is the Spanish gladius, which was used by roman legionnaires and gladiators alike. In fact, the term gladiator actually comes from gladius.
Early short swords were often carried by spearmen in armies. These warriors would use their spears to keep their enemies at bay, but when the enemy closed to melee range, the spearmen/archers would drop their primary weapon and switch to the short sword, which was surprisingly effective in close combat.
Short swords evolved in europe into smaller versions of arming and battle swords. Longbowmen carried them as their primary melee choice, although if the archers were involved in hand-to-hand fighting, it was usually a sign that your army was in trouble.
Short swords were often elegant and compact enough to be worn by nobles and warriors alike, even outside of combat.
Inspired by Model SBA-ARCHERSWORD
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