The fantasy leg armor, comprising of one of the most complex design Darksword Armory have created to date, is made of 12 interlocking fully articulated parts to create a stunning medieval armor.
The leg armor is made of 16 g steel and fully functional for reenactment combat.
With suspension and adjusting straps are fitted to the leg armor.
These are fully articulate, allowing full mobility.
Rangers are a fantasy character 'archetype,' idealized warriors who fight with honour and have a deep and abiding respect for nature. From Strider and the Dunedain Rangers in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings novels to Drizzt Do'Urden in the Forgotten Realms books, Rangers are one of the most popular characters in fantasy fiction and role-playing games. Frequently depicted as the "lone warrior" character fighting in the shadows against evil, Rangers fight with sword, knife and bow, and are talented in all manner of wilderness and tracking skills. Friend of elves and other mystical creatures, they have a tendency to wander the land alone in search of injustice. Hence the name of this Ranger-inspired weapon: 'The Nomad.'
Details:
Weight: approx. 1589 g
Overall Length: approx. 107 cm
Blade Length: approx. 76 cm
Blade width at base: approx. 3.8 cm
POB: approx. 2.5 cm from Guard
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Excalibur is offered as a limited edition collectible of 500 battle ready swords worldwide!
Eyal Azerad, Founder of Darksword Armory:
“As a collector and bladesmith, the making of Excalibur was a deeply personal project. As for many, John Boorman’s 1981 Epic Film was not only my favorite movie but, as a child, my introduction to the ‘Middle Ages’.
This introduction, chrystalized John Boorman’s ‘Excalibur’ at the core of my life. Hence, forging the Excalibur medieval sword, was a deeply personal project for myself and the staff alike. We felt we owed this battle ready sword our utmost attention. Making yet another simple recreation of Excalibur was not an option.
The staff and I agreed that not only did our recreation of Excalibur have to uphold the Darksword Armory standards for which we have become internationally renowned for, but also converge the highest standard of aesthetism. That being said, we have decided to offer Excalibur in a limited release.”
The Excalibur is limited to 500 examples worldwide!
Each battle ready sword includes:
• Beautifully printed and individually Numbered Certificate
• Premium grade Scabbard and optional interlaced sword belt
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 108 cm
Blade Length: approx. 86.4 cm
Blade Width at base: approx. 5 cm
Handle Length: approx. 15.2 cm
Weight: approx. 1730 g
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The British Museum in London.
800-950 AD
One of the most coveted medieval weapons among medieval sword collectors is the Viking medieval sword. Given the multitude of Viking battle ready swords on the market, one wonders whether the market is saturated. Many reproductions however, play into the stereotype of Viking battle ready swords as little more than long cleavers - heavy, brutish weapons wielded by a brutal people. These reproductions fail to capture the spirit or “function” of the Viking medieval sword as an important step in the evolution of the European medieval sword, from earlier Romanesque styles to the arming battle ready swords of medieval times.
The most authoritive typology of the Viking battle ready sword was written by Dr. Jan Peterson in 1919. Focusing on variations in pommel and guards to formulate a 26 category scheme, Jan Perterson created a typological reference to determine the date of each sub type.
The five lobed Viking battle sword is the quintessential Norse weapon during the Viking age. The blade has the distinctive wide fuller and spatulate tip, typical of designs from the Viking era. While using a Type 4 blade from the Geibig Typology, Darksword Armory fitted the five lobe Viking medieval sword with an extended handle that is long enough for both "hammer" and "handshake" grip.
The type 4 blade, found from the mid-tenth century through the mid-eleventh century, features a slight taper and a fuller which extends the blade’s full length. DA carefully crafted this Viking medieval sword to reflect the Norse cultural and artistic heritage. Exceptional tools of war, the Viking medieval swords also attest to the Viking culture’s keen interest in art and aesthetic beauty. The Viking battle ready sword features a 30 inch blade, forged with 5160 High Carbon Steel and Dual Tempered HRc 60 and
48-50 at the core.
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 91.4 cm
Blade Length: approx. 76.2 cm
Blade Material: 5160 Carbon Steel
HRC: 60
Weight: approx. 993 g
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Darksword Armory’s Re-enactment & Stage weapons are specifically made for Western Martial Arts (HEMA/WMA) practitioners and theatrical groups. The HEMA Norman sword is made, following the requirements and guidelines of the “Battle of the Nations”, with sturdy 2mm edge and slightly rounded tips for safety. Responsive, safe and sturdy, our staff has produced these complex and functional designs, able to withstanding the most abusive treatment.
Details
5160 High Carbon Steel
Fittings : Mild Steel
Blade Thickness: 2 mm edge
Total Length: 37.5″
Blade Length : 31.5″
Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz.
Viking Helmet, with leather liner. Made of 14g steel. The viking sword is legal for all reenactment combat groups. One of the newest Medieval Armor pieces of Darksword Armory.
Wallace Collection, England, A.460 French, c. 1375-1400, Type type XVIII sword.
By the 14th C. the classical Medieval Knight’s sword took shape in the Arming Sword. Short for close quarter combat, light, and well balanced with a sharp taper and reinforced tip, the Arming Sword proved to be a devastating weapon again the developing full plated armor of the time. The heavily tapered blade gave the sword devastating stabbing force against plated armor, while retaining its destructive cutting edge. The sword came to be known as the “Arming Sword” because it formed part of the Medieval Knight’s standard equipment. By the 14th C, the Arming Sword became the weapon of choice for many knights of the English, French and German empires.
Length : 39”
Handle Length: 4 ½”
Blade Length: 32”
Blade Width: 2 1/16”
Crossguard Length: 8 5/8”
Guard Depth: 7/8”
Handle Circumference: 4 ¼”
Weight: 2.65 lbs
P.O.B.: 4 ¾”
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Limited Edition Elite Series SwordsDarksword Armory’s Elite Series swords are individually hand forged, following the strictest guidelines. The Damascus steel blades, guards and pommels are made with a blend of 1095, 5160, L-6 and O1 steel, giving a stunning contrast to the folded steel layering.Darksword Armory Elite models are limited to 100 swords worldwide ! Once sold, we will not be making other examples of the same model. Each sword comes with a scabbard, interlaced sword belt and an Elite Series numbered certificate stamped with the “Darksword Elite” Wax seal. Each certificate is individually signed by Eyal Azerad, owning founder of Darksword Armory Inc.We are confident that our Elite Series swords will impress even the most discriminating collector.TheGuardlan Viking Sword is a blend of history and modern design. Taking its inspiration from Norse culture, this battle-ready sword is hand forged and fully functional. A unique two-handed version of a traditional Viking design, the broad blade is significantly longer than our single-handed designs. The extra heft of the sword would be absolutely devastating in battle, capable of broad slashes that could cut down a warrior in his prime – or sweep an attacker from horseback.
Details:
Total Length: 39.5″
Blade Length : 30″
Grip Length: 8″
POB: 4.5″
Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz
Bastard medieval swords, also known as hand-and-a-half swords, are surprisingly diverse weapons. When wielded one-handed, they can be paired with a shield for extra defense. When wielded two-handed, they become brutally effective slashing or chopping weapons. It was this diversity that historically made them favorites of many swordsmen, and still attract collectors to them today.The handle is long enough for use with two hands, but the balance is such that with enough arm strength it can be wielded with one hand at need. A long, wide blade suitable for heavy slashes also tapers to a fine point useful for getting through the chinks in an opponent’s armour, especially when one hand grips the blade at the halfway point (a technique known as “half-sword”). The graceful, curved guard and scentstopper pommel complement this attractive and practical fighter’s sword – a classic design for modern collectors.The 15th Century Bastard sword is a fine addition for sword collectors in general, collectors of hand-and-a-half swords in particular, or for modern students of the Renaissance sword arts for use in their training.Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel. Dual Tempered HRc 60
48-50 at the core
Fittings : Mild Steel
Blade Thickness: 1.34 mm
Total Length: 45″
Blade Length : 34″
Blade width : 2″
POB:4″
Weight: 3lbs 8oz
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13th Century.
Leg medieval armor that covers the knee (known as ‘poleyns’) was one of the first forms of plate armor.
Poleyns were generally worn by attaching them to or over chain mail ‘chausses’ that either came to the knee or else extended down the leg.
In the 13th C, most soldiers wore a gambeson (padded jacket) covered by chain mail, with poleyns protecting their legs, copts to protect their elbows, and a helmet (usually the conical ‘Great Helm’). The use of full sets of plate armor did not come into common use for another century.
Crusaders wore this combination of mail with small sections of plate armor on their journey to and subsequent battles in the Holy Land. The 13th century saw many crusades, and it was a time of great upheaval as legions of soldiers left their homelands to fight in foreign lands. Armor was usually stripped from the dead as iron was a precious commodity in medieval Europe.
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As the 15th century drew to a close, the nature of the battlefield – and the sword – was changing. The rise of towns and cities across Europe created the infrastructure required to produce blades in greater quality and numbers. No longer affordable only by the nobility, the sword became an infantry weapon, provided by the quartermaster and used by the common soldier on the battlefield.
Likewise, advances in armouring technology created a new battlefield where adaptability mattered at least as much as striking power. With the sword now used by both mounted knight and foot soldier, the blade had to be able to pierce the plate armour of the knight as well as strike against the variety of armour used by the infantry. The blade evolved to have a strong, reinforced tip for thrusting, while retaining an edge built for cutting. Known as a cut-and-thrust sword, this flexibility was often the difference between life and death in the heat of combat, regardless of if its bearer was an infantryman or a mounted knight.
We are pleased to present ‘The Sovereign’, co designed by Darksword Armory and American bladesmith Bruce Brookhart. Taking inspiration from both Medieval French and German swords, the Sovereign is a late 15th century style arming sword with an Oakeshott type XVIII blade. The guard is decorated with a floral French motif, while the ‘Writhen’ pommel is cast directly from a 15th century Katzbalger in the collection of the Sovereign co designer, Eyal Azerad.
Hand forged, the Sovereign’s blade is made from 5160 steel and deferentially heat treated to a Rockwell of 53 at the core and 60 at the cutting edge, giving this medieval sword astounding toughness and flexibility. The Guard and pommel are solid Bronze, crowned with a slightly diamond shaped Oak grip. Light, agile, durable, and sturdy, this is an arming sword that any Medieval soldier would have been proud to call his own.
Bruce Brookhart is an american bladesmith and weapon designer. Bruce worked closely with Hank Reinhardt for over 15 years and consulted Ewart Oakeshott for over a decade.
Specs for The Sovereign Medieval Sword
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel. Dual Tempered HRc 60
48-50 at the core
Total length: 104.14
Blade length: 81.28
Blade width at base: 5.08
Guard & Pommel: Solid bronze
Weight: 907 g
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A sword dating from 1300 to 1350 AD. The original can be found in the Museum of London and was originally found in the River Thames in London.
The cross on the pommel seems to indicate that this 14th century sword is a Templar Knight´s weapon. The history of the Templars seems to indicate that the sword was thrown into the river when the Order of the Temple was dissolved by Edward II in 1314. At the time, many Templars were executed or imprisoned, and in 1314 the Order's last Grand Master, Jacques de Molay, was burned at the stake. The embellishing of the pommel, with its decorative cross, was common among the Templars, giving clear indication as to the origins of the sword.
This fourteenth century sword is forged from 1060 High-carbon steel. The tempered blade with 53 HRC is satin polished, the hilt is fitted with an iron pommel and cross guard. The handle is made of wood and wrapped in brown leather.
This sword comes with a scabbard.
Details:
Total length: 48"
Blade length: 38.5"
Blade width at base: 2"
Weight: 4 lbs. 5 oz.
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This is the companion dagger to the Arming Sword.
The dagger is made of 1060 high carbon steel and Tempered to a Rockwell of 53.
The handle is made of wood covered in black leather. With polished blade and pommel.
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 44.5 cm
Blade Length: approx. 30.5 cm
Blade Material: 1060 High Carbon Steel
Handle Material: Wood covered in leather
HRC: 53
Weight: approx. 511 g
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The Federschwert is a type of training sword that was used in Fencing schools during the Renaissance. Perfectly designed, the Federschwert served to safely practice full speed combat among practitioners, while reducing the risk of injury. The Federschwert greatest attribute is their similar weight and balance to real swords of the same period. The Federschwert is shown extensively in the fighting manuals of the 16th century, particularly those of Paulus Hector Mair and Joachim Meyer.
Darksword Armory’s Re-enactment & Stage weapons are specifically made for Western Martial Arts (WMA) practitioners and theatrical groups. The swords are made, following the requirements and guidelines of the “Battle of the Nations”, with sturdy 2mm edge and slightly rounded tips for safety. Responsive, safe and sturdy, Darksword Armory has produced these complex and functional designs, able to withstanding the most abusive treatment. All of Darksword Armorys Re-enactment weapons are fully guaranteed for a period of one year against manufacturing defect.
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 125.7 cm
Blade Length: approx. 91.5 cm
Blade Thickness: approx. 0.2 cm
POB: approx. 5 cm
Blade Material: 5160 Carbon steel
Weight: approx. 1504 g
Our latest sword, The Baron is an extremely well balanced Medieval weapon that is fun to wield. We are very proud of this piece. It is light, responsive, seamless and a true joy to wield. Exemplifying the spirit and aesthetic of pre-Renaissance Italy, the Baron Sword is a classic transitory piece. The Baron longsword is based on the Oakeshott Type XVIa design, a style of longsword that was an evolutionary step between the arming swords of the Middle Ages and the fencing longswords of the Renaissance. The long, double-fullered blade performs incredibly well when put through its paces, straddling the line between light handling and power. Steel fittings and a scentstopper pommel complete this piece, a powerful reminder of the early days of Italy’s transformation into the hear of Renaissance Europe.
Details:
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel. Dual Tempered HRc 60
48-50 at the core
Fittings : Mild Steel
Blade Thickness: 1.34 mm
Total Length: 44″
Blade Length : 32″
POB:3.5″
Weight: 3lbs 4 oz.
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In history and literature, a Black Knight is a mysterious warrior who hides their identity in order to disguise their motives and allegiance. The Darksword Armory Black Knight Sword is a nod to this literary and historical character, blending historical design with a fantasy flare. The straight, tempered, double-edged blade is based on those swords most often carried by the mounted knights of the medieval period. With full tang construction this sword is fully functional, and has been expertly forged and balanced to be an effective and deadly cutting weapon.More information on the Black Knight Sword, and on the historical and fictional characters that inspired it, can be found below.
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel. Dual Tempered HRc 60
48-50 at the core
Total length: 35″
Blade length: 28″
Blade width at base: 2″
Weight: 2.6 lbs
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In history and literature, a Black Knight is a mysterious warrior who hides their identity in order to disguise their motives and allegiance. The Darksword Armory Black Knight Dagger is a nod to this literary and historical character, blending historical design with a fantasy flare. The straight, tempered, double-edged blade is the companion dagger to the Black Knight sword, available in our sword gallery page. With full tang construction this dagger is fully functional, as all our swords and daggers, and has been carefully forged and balanced to be an effective and deadly line of defense. Swords and dagger of the 15th C. were not only exceptionally engineered, but also showed clear artistic patterns and influences from the gothic architectural structures of the time.
Details:
5160 High Carbon Steel
Fittings : Mild Steel
Total Length: 18″
Blade Length : 12″
Weight: 1 lb.
There are two kinds of Celtic Medieval sword. The most common is the "long" battle ready sword, which usually has a stylised anthropomorphic hilt made from organic
material, such as wood, bone, or horn. These Celtic medieval swords usually had an iron plate in front of the guard that was shaped to match the scabbard mouth.
The second type is a "short" sword with either an abstract or a true anthropomorphic hilt of copper alloy.
The Cetic Anthropomorphic sword, is of the second type. The battle ready sword, hollow ground blade is embellished by the solid brass hilt.
The Celts were a nomadic, tribal people who populated Europe and the British Isles from at least the Iron Age well into the Roman era. From this diverse group the
Scottish, Irish and Welsh cultures developed – and they also heavily influenced the peoples of Britain and Northern Europe. Their artwork was distinctive, and many
examples of it survive to this very day – especially the “standing stones” scattered throughout Scotland and Ireland, rocks carved with knotwork and designs.
The unique Celtic style extended to their weapons, and the Celtic Anthropomorphic medieval medieval Sword is an example of such.
The hilt is made of solid brass. The POB on the celtic sword is flush right at the guard. The Celtic battle ready battle ready sword is forged from 1060 High Carbon
steel. The blade is polished and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 53.
The Celtic Anthropomorphic medieval Sword is based on surviving Celtic weapons in museums and private collections. Evolving from the Roman spatha, this style of
battle ready sword combined a long, double-edged blade with a cast brass grip.
The guard and pommel form the shape of a man, hence the name “Anthropomorphic.” The Pommel is the head and arms, while the guard is the legs,
and the blade… well, what the blade represents should be more than obvious. This common Celtic design is here artfully reproduced by the bladesmiths.
Details:
Overall length: approx. 53.3 cm
Blade length: approx. 39.4 cm
Blade width at base: approx. 4.3 cm
Blade Material: 1060 High Carbon Steel
Weight: approx. 936 g
POB: at the guard
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The Republic of Venice was distinct from many other European states for several reasons. For one, it had an almost unheard-of longevity – the Republic existed as a political and for over a thousand years, from the 7th to the 18th centuries, when many other nations rose, fell, and faded to obscurity. For another, it had a unique governing structure; whereas many nations during its thousand-year existence were ruled by monarchies of varying levels of control and influence, the Republic was overseen by the Great Council of Venice. This parliament was composed of a hereditary ruling class of powerful merchants and aristocrats who together created laws, elected the Council of Ten (the leaders of the city-state), and the elected the head of state – the individual known as the Doge of Venice.The Doge (generally translated as “Duke”) was not, unlike most positions of power in Europe at the time, a hereditary office. The Doge was elected for life, it was true, but was forbidden from choosing a successor – this eliminated the possibility of the office becoming a monarchy. The position was not one that provided great wealth or influence; in fact, the Doge was prevented from owning any foreign land, and after the Doge’s death his family was liable for any crimes he had committed in office (presumably as a method of inspiring honesty and integrity). In later years the power of the Doge declined, and though it became a largely symbolic office there were still benefits to ruling Venice – one of which was the ability to live in the Doge’s Palace.The Doge’s Palace (Pałaso Dogal in Venetian) is an excellent example of Venice’s take on Gothic architecture. While several iterations of the Palace existed through the years (rebuilt due to age, changes in government, and several notable fires), most of the current structure was completed in the 15th century. After the end of the office of the Doge in the late 18th century, the Palace remained in use by various branches of government for the next century. In 1923 the last public office was removed from the building, and the restored Doge Palace entered its next stage of existence as a museum. The museum, in addition to its breathtaking construction and frescos, contains numerous works of art and artifacts from Venice’s history – including a breathtaking collection of medieval and renaissance swords.The Darksword Armory Doge Museum Sword is based on surviving examples with the Doge museum. Its curved guard with finger protector is common on swords form this area of Europe, and the distinctive-shaped pommel sets it apart from other medieval and renaissance swords. Travelers to Venice will recognize this unique pommel and guard combination from several swords in the Doge collection. The blade chosen for this particular representation is hollow ground with a stiff spine, allowing for good flexibility but retaining the ability to make a firm thrust. The blade’s long, tapering point is common among many blades of the 15th century, which were adapted to thrust into the gaps of full plate armor. An oxblood leather wrapped handle completes the weapon, which would certainly look at home on the hip of any Venetian who walked the streets of one of the longest-lasting republics in history.
Hand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel
Differential Hardened at a Rockwell of 60 at the Edge; 48-50 at the core.
Fittings: Mild Steel
Handle: Leather Wrapped Wood Core
Details:
Total length: 40″
Blade length: 32.5″
Blade width at base: 1.85″
Grip Length: 4.5 inches
Weight: 2 lbs 10 oz.
POB: 4.5 inches
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The crusader dagger is the quintessential medieval knight’s dagger. Dawned with the traditional wheel pommel and cruciform guard, the Crusader type dagger was used throughout the medieval period. Being more than a simple tool of war, the medieval dagger was used for a variety of mundane tasks, ranging from basic eating to leather working. The dagger however, although an important and useful tool, was a necessary weapon for both knights and soldiers. When swords broke or dropped due to injury on the battle field, the dagger was used for defense. When a shield, the small size of the dagger made it easier to slide through and thrust unprotected areas and armor openings. After the Battle of Agincourt, Henry V “examined” the fallen warriors on the field. Those still living received a final blow by Henry’s dagger.
The crusader dagger is forged with 1060 High Carbon Steel and Tempered to a Rockwell of 53.
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 44.5 cm
Blade Length: approx. 30.5 cm
Blade Material: 1060 High Carbon Steel
HRC: 53
Weight: approx. 454 g
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The 13th Century was a turning point in making of arms and armors of the Middle Ages. Typically, armors dating prior to the 13th century were mainly composed of mail armor, or maille, made to counter the impact of the uniform sword blades of the early medieval period. By the mid-13th century however, the armies of Feudal Europe witnessed not only an increase in platted armor but consequently a change in blade geometry.
This is an interesting example of the transitional arming swords used during the outset of the 13th century. Crowned with a “cocked-hat” pommel, originally found in Scandinavia, the sword hilt was generally mounted on a type X or type XII blade.
The “cocked-hat” pommel, classified by Petersen as Type Y, was used through the 11th and 12th centuries. By the 13th century the “cocked-hat” pommel remained in use, but became more massive. Numerous examples are found throughout Europe. During his examinations of various swords of the middle ages, Oakeshott noted identical swords in various sources; from a crucifixion scene in a 13th century manuscript from Goslar, a sword found in Hungary with an identical pommel, another identical sword from Brunau, an example found in a German manuscript and a final example at the end of the 13th century on the grave-slab of Ulrich von Regensburg in Zurich.
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 86.4 cm
Blade Length: approx. 68.6 cm
POB: approx. 14 cm
Blade Material: 5160 High Carbon Steel
Differential Hardened at a Rockwell of 60 at the Edge; 48-50 at the core.
Fittings: Mild Steel
Weight: approx. 1078 g
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14th Century.
These 3/4 length leg armor are designed after those of King Edward the Third of England. The Leg medieval armor is made of 14 g. steel and ready to wear with straps and historical buckles.
Edward III lived from 1312 to 1377. He enjoyed an unusually long reign of fifty years, accomplishing much. The king was an aggressive military campaigner, taking over his father and grandfather’s conquest of Scotland as well as starting the Hundred
Years War with France. England was ravaged by the plague twice within his reign and the king was able to restore society relatively quickly after both epidemics.
Edward III was crowned when he was only fourteen years old, when his mother Queen Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer deposed his father. The two of them served as Edward’s regents, during which time Roger Mortimer subjected him to constant disrespect. As a result, when he was only seventeen years old Edward III led a coup to restore his rightful rule. Mortimer was executed within a month of the coup despite the pleas of his mother.
The later years of his rule were marked with civil unrest and strife due to the king’s failing health. Despite that, King Edward III is still considered one of the most successful kings in English history and has been compared to King Arthur himself.
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Viking art, in all its sophistication, presents a striking contrast with the stereotype of the rude and restless barbarian. Viking craftsmen excelled in woodworking, metalworking and weapons making with abstracted animal forms. Many Viking weapons and ships bore elaborate patterns of interlocking anthropomorphic figures. Runic texts and complementary scenes were frequently inscribed on stone. The Viking love of riddling phrases and schemes of rhyme yielded a rich poetic tradition and tales of mythic events.
The Vikings are among the most celebrated warriors of human history. Not least due to their own stories and Sagas of epic battles and heroic deeds. For centuries, the Vikings raided and colonized wide areas of Europe. They reached North America centuries before Columbus and traded as far as modern day India. These Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish warriors were prompted to undertake their raids by a combination of socio-political factors and overpopulation.
At the center of this fierce nomadic culture, stood the Viking sword. No object was praised more among the Vikings than the sword. A rugged broad blade of medium length (avg. 31″) with a wide fuller fading at the tip. While crafting the solid bronze guard and pommel, the essence of the Viking heritage was carefully honoured.
Skilfully crafted from 5160 High Carbon steel. The Oslo Viking Sword is an inspiring Medieval weapon. Authoritative, vibrant and rugged, the Oslo Viking sword is well balanced and a fierce Viking weapon of choice. Inspired by the remains of a 10th C. Viking hilt with elaborated serpentine motifs, the sword remains faithful to its historical counterparts.
With the sword at the core of Viking history, we engineered the Oslo Viking sword for the most brutal use. Vivid and resilient, the Viking sword is built to last !
Details:
5160 High Carbon Steel
Differentially Hardened to a Rockwell of 60 At the Edge Tempered to a Rockwell of 50 at the Core
Total length: 94 cm
Blade length: 79 cm
Blade width at base: 5 cm
Weight: 1.10 kg
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During the outset of the Viking Age, the Viking axe was essentially used as a daily agricultural tool. As the Migration age of the Viking people developed during the 9th C., so did that development of the Viking sword. The common masses however used readily available tools that were simple, yet powerful. While used consistently for daily activities, the Viking axe also proved to be a devastating weapon in hand-to-hand combat.While the geometry of the viking Axe changed throughout the Viking Axe, this was the most commonly used Viking axe during the early part of the Migration Age, namely the 9th C. Hand Forged to look and feel like the original, the Viking axe’s character is preserved by the traditional hammer marks and criss cross leather pattern. This axe is an absolute must-have for Viking enthusiasts.
Total Length : 30”
Viking Axe head (width): 6.5”
Viking Axe head (hight) 4 1/4” long
Weight: 2 lbs. 10 oz.
The Viscount is a Hand-and-a-half battle ready sword that is conceptualized from various medieval swords of the 14th and 15th century. With its long broad, sharply tapered blade and octagonal equally tapered pommel, both of historical sources, the Viscount battle ready Sword is fitted with an inspirational guard. That being said, we took some creative liberty with the Viscount Medieval sword to produce a beautifully balanced battle ready sword which offers exceptional handling capabilities being wielded with one or two hands..
The Viscount sword is forged with a type XX blade. The character of these blades are broad and gracefully tapering to a sharp point. The Viscount Medieval Sword could have easily fit in the wars of the 15th C.
The Viscount is a title. A member of European nobility, who ranks a baron but below an Earl. The Viscount was basically a deputy, a trusted appointee. King Henry VI appointed John Beaumont as the first Viscount of England’s history in 1440 AD.
Details:
5160 High Carbon Steel, HRc 60
Guard and pommel: mild steel
Total length: 121,92 cm
Blade length: 96,52 cm
Blade width at base: 6.35 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
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The sword will be delivered only with the scabbard, the "matching belt" is not included but can be ordered for an extra charge.
Swords forged at Darksword Armory have a variety of sources of inspiration. While the majority of our swords are based on historical models (and whenever possible, models that we have personally examined), others come from books, from myth, and from television or film. These fantasy swords are sometimes more directly based on a popular design (such as our Excalibur sword, inspired by the 1981 film); at other times, our designers are inspired to come up with an original design based on a fantasy weapon or character. This is how the Mother of Dragons was born.In George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire (immortalized on television in the HBO series Game of Thrones), the character of Daenerys is at the center of the story. Descended from the Targaryens, a family who long ago controlled dragons in order to unite the Seven Kingdoms, Daenerys begins her journey in the books as an exiled princess being given in marriage to a barbarian warlord. Dragons have long been gone from the world, but Daenerys comes into possession of three dragon eggs – and unexpectedly is able to hatch them. With the power of her draconic “children,” she becomes a major player in a series of epic wars and changes the course of history. Arguably, she is the single most important character in the series.The overall design of the Mother of Dragons was based on a very unique historical piece. The Wallace Collection, a museum of art, arms, and armor in London, England, contains numerous surviving swords from different periods in European history. The sword in question (pictured below) is unlike any other in the collection, or in any other collection in London. When Darksword Armory founder Eyal Azard saw it he immediately chose it as the physical inspiration for the sword of Daenerys. Subtle changes were made to the design to bring it more closely in line with the vision Eyal had for the Mother of Dragons sword.The Darksword Armory Mother of Dragons sword is inspired by this character. While in the series Queen Daenerys rarely wields a weapon herself, this sword is designed after what she might have wielded as the mother of the only dragons in existence. The blade is short and broad at the base, and its hollow-ground length tapers to a sharp point. This blade construction combined with the larger pommel brings the point of balance right to the guard, creating a sword that is shockingly lively in the hand and suitable for an individual who may be smaller and more suited to speed over strength. The cast bronze guard depicts a curling dragon that protects the hand, and the matching pommel has a high-born, aristocratic feel. The handle of textured ebony wood completes the look of a sword worthy of a queen, even a queen who relies not on the strength of her arm but on the might of her spirit. We hope it will appeal to others who embody her fierce and powerful spirit.
Specifications
Hand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel
Differential Hardened at a Rockwell of 60 at the Edge; 48-50 at the core.
Fittings: Solid Bronze
Handle: Textured Ebony Grip
Total length: 26.5″
Blade length: 20″
Blade width at base: 2.1″
Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz.
POB: at crossguard
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Since the founding of Darksword Armory, the swords in our catalog have had multiple inspirations. Our swords are based on examples from literature, myth, art, and film – including our popular Lord of the Rings swords. Many more of our swords are based on surviving historical artifacts; Darksword founder Eyal Azerad has traveled to museums all over the world in order to examine swords from different eras in history, and these were replicated in our forge to exacting specifications. Many of our most popular designs, though, have been our fantasy designs, and for over a decade these unique, coveted pieces have been based on the vision our designer, Terry.
Terry and Eyal have worked closely over the last 10 years to create some of the most remarkable fantasy swords on the market. Since 2008 Terry has sketched original and fantasy-inspired swords and knives which we have endeavored to capture in steel, and these designs have been some of Darksword Armory’s most sought-after. The Vindaaris is the latest of Terry’s designs, and it is truly a wonder to behold.
The inspiration for the Vindaaris was twofold. First, it was inspired by the Norse myths of the light elves that allied themselves with the gods. Hailing from the ancient world of Alfheim, these elves and their weapons would be instrumental in the final battle against evil. The designer’s description references this:
In the last days of the age of Gods, the All-Father Odin, summoned his allies to his throne. Among those were the glorious and enigmatic light elves from Alfheim, they and their god ruler Fryer swore their arms to the All-Father for the final battle for Midgard. These swords are among those laid at Odin’s throne, forged for the end times of Ragnarok.
The inscription in Nordic runes reads, “Honor, Loyalty, Disgrace, Vengeance” – common themes from Vikings of legend and myth.
The other source is, as many of our swords, is the work of J.R.R Tolkien. The elves of light in Tolkien’ work made many mighty swords, and this fantasy blade more greatly resembles a sword you would see on the hip of an elf-lord than a Viking. The Tolkien “heritage” of the design is honored in an alternative inscription made in the “Tengwar” language Tolkien invented for his elves of Middle-Earth on a limited edition version of the Vindaaris. On just 50 of the Vindaaris swords that were made the elven inscription on the blade is from the Volsung saga, an epic tale of Viking lore, and reads: “Better to fight and fall than live without hope.” Thus, from both sources of inspiration, this would be considered an “elven” blade.
The sword itself is a powerful two handed weapon. The unique blade is made from 5160 steel, flowing effortlessly to the flared section unlike anything else in our catalog. The curved guard is expertly sculpted, showing cunning lines and elegant script. The leather-wrapped handle hides a robust tang, and the graceful pommel reflects the weapon’s elven heritage. Make no mistake, as beautiful as this sword is it is still, in fact, a very real weapon.
We at Darksword Armory our proud of our collaboration with Terry Maranda, and invite you to own a piece of his legacy.
Details:
LENGTH 50″
HANDLE LENGTH 10″
BLADE LENGTH 36″
BLADE WIDTH 1.6-3″
CROSSGUARD LENGTH 10″
GUARD DEPTH 1/4″-1/2″
HANDLE CIRCUMFERENCE 3 1/2″
WEIGHT 4 lbs 12 oz
P.O.B At Ricasso
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Darksword Armory is pleased to have created a replica of the lost sword of Alexandria. Like the Harriet Dean Sword, the Darksword Armory Alexandria sword is a 15th-century style longsword. Its flattened-diamond cross-sectioned blade has a broad base and sharply tapered tip, making it both exquisitely balanced and suitable for splitting links of chain or probing gaps in plate armor. While designed primarily as a thrusting weapon like many renaissance longswords, it would also be highly effective at cutting targets. The leather wrapped grip is wooden and epoxied to the robust tang, and the plain steel fittings and wheel pommel with peen block are typical of the Oakeshott Type XVIIIc. Many of the longsword manuals of that era, such as Fiore Dei Liberi’s famous Flos Duellatorum (“The Flower of Battle”), were written for use with swords such as this.Our latest renaissance longsword is an homage to the lost sword of Alexandria, a sword commissioned by a King, gifted to a Sultan, purchased by a curator, inherited by a sister, lost to time, and finally found again by a collector like so many of our customers. We invite you to hold this reflection of history in your hands.
Specs:
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel.
Dual Tempered HRc 60 / 48-50 at the core
Total length: 45″
Blade length: 33.5″
Width at base: 3 1/4″
Sword without scabbard: 1.86 kg
Sword with scabbard: 2.64 kg
POB: 4″
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Weapons of war often evolved from tools used for hunting, farming, or day-to-day survival in a hostile world, and nowhere is that more clear than in the German “Messer” (meaning “knife”) style of swords. Messer swords began as simple, single-edged weapons, merely scaled up versions of the knives from which they descended. Over time, they became distinctive, deadly, and beautiful weapons associated with the Germanic peoples. Darksword Armory’s Knochenbrecher (German for “Bone Breaker”) is based on the Kriegsmesser, meaning “war knife,” the large and imposing weapon of the 15th-century. Large, brutal, and totally battle-ready, the Darksword Armory Knochenbrecher is a powerful cutter – balanced for delivering sweeping, heavy strikes as its historical counterpart would have been.More information on the Knochenbrecher Sword and the history of the world in which it originated can be found below.
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel.
Dual Tempered HRc 6048-50 at the core
Fittings : Mild Steel
Total Length: 45.5″
Blade Length : 34″
Grip Length: 11″
Weight: 3 lbs 8 oz.
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Sword from the 12th century. The original can be found in the Schweizerisches Landesmusuem, Zurich.
Classified as type Xa or XI, this is one of the most significant two handed weapons of the medieval period. Numerous variations are found throughout the European continent, establishing a general conformity and indicating a clear pattern of influence among smiths of the time. Variations are found in the Royal Armoury of Turin, in the Louvre of Paris, in the Imperial Treasury of Vienna, in the Royal Armoury of Madrid and in the Hermitage, Petrograd.
This sword comes with a scabbard.
Details:
Total length: 46.5"
Blade length: 36"
Blade width at base: 2"
Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz.
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The English Prince Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, lived from June 15, 1330 to June 8, 1376. He is a well known historical figure; well known for his chivalrous (and occasionally non-chivalrous) actions, and for never being crowned king despite being the eldest son of King Edward III – he died before his father, and the crown passed to his son Richard instead. Edward would also later come to be known by a nickname of indeterminate origin – “The Black Prince,” a name well known to scholars in the fields of art, history, literature and theater.
This popularity was surely affected when a sword that was discovered in the mid 20th century was identified by Ewart Oakeshott as the Sword of the Black Prince. Thought to have been stolen from Edward’s tomb centuries earlier, became one of the most recognizable artefacts of 14th Century Medieval swords. The sword has a long, tapered blade that is ideally suited for thrusting, while still remaining able to make powerful cuts. The handle is elongated to provide more leverage, which in combination with the large pommel results in excellent tip control. The original has a Type XVa blade, which is faithfully reproduced here. Edward’s “Black Prince” title may have come from his distinctive armor, which according to some sources was blackened steel (although the title may also have come from his temper, mercilessness to his enemies or derision towards the lower classes in spite of his chivalrous beliefs). The pommel and guard of this sword have been blackened to reflect that title, and would match the dark platted armor that Edward may have worn. A black leather wrapped handle and upgraded scabbard completes the look. This is the first time that DSA has interpreted this popular design, and would be suitable for anyone who has an interest in Medieval longswords in general or 14th Century interpretations specifically.
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 44.5 cm
Blade Length: approx. 30.5 cm
Weight: approx. 511 g
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Medieval Sword, Fantasy.
The Fëanor Medieval sword is an inspirational piece based on Tolkien's creation. In J.R.R. Tolkiens Silmarillion, Fëanor was the most powerful elf who ever lived, so powerful that the dark lord Melkor was afraid of his might. Fëanor (“Spirit of Fire” in Sindarian) was one of the Noldor, the elves who lived in Valinor under the light of the two Trees (Laurelin and Telperion) that existed before the Sun and the Moon. He was such a mighty craftsman of jewels that he was able to place the light of the Trees into the three Silmarils, gems of such surpassing beauty that the wars fought over them changed the face of the world forever. Fëanor also was the first of the elves to forge weapons, and created the first battle ready swords that were used by elves to slay their own kin. Because of these deeds much evil entered into the world.
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 115.6 cm
Blade Length: approx. 86.4 cm
Blade Width at base: approx. 5 cm
Blade Material: 5160 High Carbon Steel
Weight: approx. 1220 g
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This is the companion dagger to the Ranger sword #40351.
The dagger is made of 5060 high carbon steel and Tempered to a Rockwell of 53.
The handle is made of wood covered in black leather.
Polished blade and pommel. The dagger comes with a scabbard and a strapping system to attach the dagger to the companion sword's scabbard.
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 44.5 cm
Blade Length: approx. 30.5 cm
Blade Material: 5160 High Carbon Steel
Handle Material: Wood covered in leather
HRC: 53
Weight: approx. 511 g
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A true classic: the Type X is one of the most recognizable swords from medieval art. Renowned as an archetypal knightly sword. The cruciform hilt would be widely used across Europe during this period, and the Type X is where this look originated. A transitional weapon, it marked the evolutionary leap from the weapons of the Viking era to the cut-and-thrust arming swords of the Middle Ages.
Details:
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel. Dual Tempered HRc 60
48-50 at the core
Fittings : Mild Steel
Blade Thickness: 1.34 mm
Total Length: 36.5″
Blade Length : 30″
Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz.
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