This is the full sword collection, a little over 350 hand forged blades sorted into more than twenty categories. It covers the medieval sword in all its forms, from single hand arming swords at 36 inches to two hand zweihanders at 50, and it runs well past Europe into katana, wakizashi, gladius, scimitars, jian and dao. If you know the type you want, use the category links below the grid. If you do not, the guide to buying a first sword starts with length and how many hands you want on the grip.
Blades are forged in plain 1095 high carbon, hardened to 54 to 58 HRC on most pieces and a little softer on the longer ones, or in 1095 and 15N20 Damascus, forge welded and acid etched, hardened to 58 to 60 HRC. Grips are leather, cord or twisted wire over a shaped wooden core, with steel or brass guards and pommels.
For a first sword, an arming sword or a Viking sword between 30 and 37 inches is easier to live with, easier to hang and easier to hold than anything longer. If you want the history behind the Norse end of the range, start with the people behind the sagas, then read what Valhalla actually was. A sword can also be made to order. Build a custom sword and choose the type, the blade length, the crossguard, the pommel and the scabbard.
Buying for a wedding party? The groomsmen sets come as six matched swords, 15% less than buying them singly, and each one can carry its own engraved name.
Free US shipping
On most pieces. Heavier and oversized ones carry a flat charge.
Hand Forged
Heated, hammered and ground by hand.
Engraving available
Names, dates or Norse runes on most pieces.
Ships from Chicago
Inspected and dispatched from our Chicago warehouse. No import duty, no customs delay on US orders.
