Sabre, Cutlass, Rapier & Basket-Hilt Swords

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...

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...