Sabre, Cutlass, Rapier & Basket-Hilt Swords

The “Dragoon” was originally a mounted infantry soldier. They were equipped with a horse for mobility. though unlike traditional “Cavalry”, the Dragoons would often dismount to fight on foot with sword and musket. A lighter quick...

British artillerymen would have carried this model into the battle of Waterloo (Belgium) in 1815. Where they were victorious, marking the end of the Napoleonic era. The British, Royal Artillery Gunner’s Sword features a thick, wide, straight steel...

New Product. Pending further description & photos. Full sized replica sword, in 1065AISI carbon steel. Brass fittings.  Comes standard with fine, blunt edge. Can be sharpened for an additional charge. 

New Product. Pending further description & photos. Full sized replica sword, in 1065AISI carbon steel. Brass fittings.  Comes standard with fine, blunt edge. Can be sharpened for an additional charge. 

The French Briquet-Sabre is its earliest form was adopted in 1767. Replacing some of the longer, more cumbersome swords, opting for a more compact design. These swords were carried by various troops throughout the Napoleonic era. The Napoleonic...

One of the key differences between the light & heavy cavalry swords around this time was; - The light cavalry was better suited for skirmishing. With agile, maneuverable horses, their cavalrymen were equipped with a curved slashing blade. Were as the...

The word “Mamluk” actually translates to “one who is owned”, e.g. a slave/ slave soldier. And while the “Mamluk” people may have come from humble beginnings. - With a long-varied history spanning a thousand years, they...

The “shashka” sword first appeared around the late 17th century, with is “stripped back” hilt design. The first military issue shashka came in to being in 1834, by the Russian government. This 1927 pattern is from the early Soviet...

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...

The “Hussar” were light cavalrymen, who originated in Central Europe during the 15th century. The Austro-Hungarian Hussar's Officers Sabre features a stunning curved carbon steel blade with engraved astronomy themed relief one side and on...