Medieval Swords

In the development of bladed weaponry, the point was always of great importance; consider the popularity of the spear. As for the sword, although the point was utilized, in the sword's early days the edge was the preferred mode of attack. The natural tendency is to swing the arm, not to jab with it. The problem with this method was that armor was getting stronger and was being reinforced with additions of plate. As a result, the edge was becoming less and less effective. Some swords were made purely for thrusting, having little or no edge to speak of. But, many were also being made that were much more effective in the thrust than were normal in the past.

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Acre Sword

Although the Third Crusade could be considered a draw, it did win back the right of the pilgrims to visit Jerusalem. The key to this success was the fall of Acre, when Richard Lion Heart pressed the attack so strongly that the garrison surrendered. We have named this sword in honor of that battle. Based on a sword from a funeral brass of a knight from the period, this simple design is an excellent example of the Knightly Cruciform Sword that evolved from the Viking sword. At this time, plate armor was still in the future, and cloth gambesons and mail were the principle forms of defense.

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Ancient Edge Bastard Sword c.14th Century

Ancient Edge Bastard Sword 14th Century

"My goal was to have historical authenticity coupled with how I like to use a sword. The variations with this type of sword in that time period are vast and we only have a small number of what existed at that time to draw from. The ball pommel allows use of both hands without making the handle any longer. The wheel pommel does not allow this at the same handle length. The balance point is 3.5" in front of the guard. This makes for a very balanced and fast blade easily used with one hand. I have cut extensively with this sword and it is very effective. Those of you who know me from Bugei know that I am all about function. I want a sword that I could fight with effectively and design them to that end. I will be testing this sword on chain mail as soon as I get some in and we will make some cutting video available on the internet as soon as we can. The scabbard is leather covered wood core and very nice. The wood core and the snug fit of the sword in the scabbard will make it difficult for moisture to get into the scabbard and affect the blade. This is made by my friend Paul Chen specifically for Ancient Edge and I am very pleased with the quality and attention to detail as well as the function." James Williams

Blade with scabbard for $295. handle 7" blade 31"

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Arbedo Sword

In Arbedo on June 22, 1422 A.D. the famous Milanese cavalry commander Carmagnola, along with Angelo de la Pergola, 6,000 horsemen and 4,000 footmen, attacked an army of 4,000 Swiss pikemen and halberdiers. This was his first encounter with the Swiss, and his cavalry was stopped cold by the Swiss pikes and lost a large number of horses and men. He dismounted with his horsemen, and attacked again along with his footmen. Hard pressed by the superior number of Milanese troops, one Swiss group unsuccessfully tried to surrender. As the battle raged on, a group of Swiss foragers wandered near the scene. Both Carmagnola and de la Pergola thought the foragers were another army and pulled back, allowing the Swiss to retire in good order. This bloody, rather inconclusive battle left a large percentage of Swiss dead, although Carmagnola’s army actually lost more men.

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Battle of Patay Sword (TM)

With the advent of Joan of Arc, English supremacy began to wane. The Maid of Orleans gave rise to a new feeling of French nationalism, and that was to be the undoing of the English, even with Joan being burned as a witch. We have named this sword after the Battle of Patay, which was a small but very bloody skirmish. Lord Talbot was retreating to cover Paris, when he was suddenly attacked by Joan and her battle captain, La Hire. Attacking quickly, giving the English no time to form a line of battle, the French smashed in and closed for some very bloody hand-to-hand combat, where sword, axe, mace and halberd played a major role. Unable to bring their bows into play, the English were defeated.

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Battle Sword

This sword is light, fast and flexible. Capable of delivering quick, shearing blows. Designed to oppose mail, this type of sword was raised in anger at all the battlefields of Europe from about 1050-1250. Made from high carbon steel, this 33 inches long blade has a narrow fuller that extends 1/2 of the blade length. The bulk and weight of the cocked hat pommel bring this sword into a fine balance. Graceful, down-curving steel crossguard. Leather covered, spiral-grooved wood grip.

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Beauge Sword (TM)

Lead by John Stewart, the Earl of Buchon, a combined force of French and Scots began raiding English holdings in southern Normandy despite the 1420 Treaty of Troyes. Henry V's brother, Thomas, Duke of Clarence, set off in pursuit with an English army. Unfortunately outdistancing his infantry, the duke's cavalry caught up with the raiders at Beauge in Anjou. The cavalry was surrounded and cut down in one of the wrost defeats the English suffered during the 100 Years War.

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Broad Sword with Double Ring Guard

During the 16th century the Knightly sword underwent many changes, particularly in the area of the hilt. Whereas at one time it was a plain and simple cross hilt, now rings and guards were added as hand protection and decoration was increased. Since many of the swords were carried when full armour was not worn, hand protection was important. Almost equally desirable was the decorative effect of these added guards. Blades did change somewhat, but not quite as much as the guard. The blade was long and relatively slim, but very much a cutting sword.

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Castillion Sword

In the 1970's, several swords of this type were found in a wooden chest at the bottom of the French River Dordogne. A little downstream is the town of Castillion, where a battle in July of 1453 essentially ended the Hundred Years War. The English commander John Talbot, the Earl of Shrewsbury, led his men in a rash attack on the emplaced siege lines of the French. Talbot and most of his 6,000 man army were killed by heavy artillery fire, afterwards a strong attack by the French destroyed what was left of the English. We have named this sword after that significant, terrible battle. Its sculpted beauty almost belies its deadliness.

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Classic Cruciform Sword

This sword is a good example of what is generally referred to by historians as a "Knightly Cruciform", for the simple reason that the hilt resembles a Christian cross. This was no accident, for the European knight's first duty was to his God. Before he was knighted he would kneel all night long with his sword hilt up and pray for his worthiness as a knight. It was also common for a knight to pray in the same manner for strength of arms in a battle or when taking a knightly oath. The original sword is housed at the New York Metropolitan Museum. This high carbon, well-balanced slashing sword features a long, fullered ricasso.

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