EUROPEAN SWORDS - HANDMADE

In medieval Europe, the medieval sword epitomized chivalric valor and martial prowess. Crafted during an era when honor reigned supreme and the clash of steel defined the battlefield, these weapons were born from the crucible of noble crusades and...

The Knights Templar, an elite order of holy warriors founded during the Crusades, rose to prominence as protectors of pilgrims and guardians of sacred sites in the Holy Land. Known for their martial prowess, discipline, and religious fervor, the Templars...

The 14th century in Germany was a time of profound upheaval, as the Black Death ravaged the population, leaving deep scars on society and fracturing the once-stable social structures. In the aftermath of the plague, many knights found themselves turning...

The Normans were a fierce and ambitious people, descended from Viking raiders who carved out a realm in northern France—what would become Normandy. Born from the crucible of war and seafaring conquest, they rose in the 10th century as one of...

This impressive Krieg-Messer, or "War-Knife," is akin to those of medieval Germany. The blade is handcrafted from high carbon steel, with a three-quarter fuller. The hilt includes a traditional “nagel” for added hand protection, alongside a...

The early 14th century was a time of shifting power and growing tensions across Europe. As the medieval world saw the rise of chivalric orders and feudal knights, the battlefield became a proving ground for warriors to demonstrate their honor and...

The Scottish basket hilt broadsword came into use in the 17th Century. The Jacobite soldier would have carried this sword in hand accompanied with a “targe” shield. Basket hilt styles were common all across Europe, the earliest styles dating...