Universal Swords

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...

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. -...

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...

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...

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...