Functional Weapons
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Viking Warrior Dagger
$74.29 Add to BagDo not believe that Vikings only favored the most powerful weapons. They were pragmatists and warriors foremost, and so used whatever worked the best. That meant that sometimes, they used smaller weapons, like this Viking Warrior Dagger.
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Horn Handled Viking Seax
$122.17 Add to BagIf there is one thing to be learned by observing Viking weaponry, it is that the Vikings loved large blades. This Horn Handled Viking Sax is a broad knife, although given its length this blade is basically a Viking short sword.
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Viking Sax
$103.27 Add to BagIf there is one thing to be learned by observing Viking weaponry, it is that the Vikings loved their blades. This Viking Sax is a broad-bladed knife, although given its length this wood-handled blade is practically a Viking short sword.
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Korsoygaden Viking Sword
$200.29 Add to BagThis simple yet attractive Viking sword is modeled after an archaeological find that is dated to 1100AD. Named after where the sword was originally found, this Korsoygaden Viking Sword has a distinctive hilt and a broad, deadly blade.
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Arming Dagger with Scabbard
$74.29 Add to BagFor the times when a sword could not be carried, a knight could always depend on having his Arming Dagger with Scabbard close at hand. Like its cousin, this dagger excels in combat, featuring a shape that is designed to be versatile.
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Arming Sword with Scabbard
$181.39 Add to BagThe Arming Sword with Scabbard is a replica of the sword that became the traditional weapon of the knight, before the longsword. The weapon is a single-handed sword with a broad blade designed for cutting, slashing, and thrusting.
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Guingate Dagger with Scabbard
$79.33 Add to BagThis Guingate Dagger with Scabbard is an attractive medieval dagger that looks fit to be carried by a regal knight or a powerful noble. Thanks to its size, virtually anyone could carry this dagger around without any problems whatsoever.
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Guingate Sword with Scabbard
$170.05 Add to BagFor a warrior of note, status, and prestige, no simple sword will do. Such a warrior would require a blade worthy of their position, one that is grand in appearance yet functional. That weapon is this Guingate Sword with Scabbard.
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Viking Dagger with Scabbard
$98.23 Add to BagOne look at this Viking Dagger with Scabbard will tell you that even when they carried and used small blades, Vikings always meant business. This weapon might be short, but it is not lacking any of the power found in Viking weaponry.
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Spanish Basket Rapier
$195.25 Add to BagDuring the 17th century, swordsmanship, particularly with the rapier, was considered to be a part of a gentlemans education. This Spanish Basket Rapier is an elegant form of the sword, designed for appeal and for cut-and-thrust tactics.
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Italian Swept Basket Hilt Rapier
$202.75 Add to BagThe rapier, born of the 16th and 17th centuries, was a change in the sword that shifted from a focus on cutting to thrusting. This Italian Swept Basket Hilt Rapier demonstrates a long blade, as well as an ornate yet defensive hilt design.
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Sir Wallace Iron Claymore
$207.79 Add to BagThe tale of William Wallace, who fought for Scottish independence, is one that is known by many. This Sir Wallace Iron Claymore is a recreation of the sword wielded by this legend during one of the more modern portrayals of his story.
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Swept Hilt Flamberge Rapier
$187.69 Add to BagRapiers, like other swords in era, were subject to unique twists too. This Swept Hilt Flamberge Rapier, for instance, combines the classic hilt of the dueling sword with a thinner wave-blade borrowed from the zweihander.
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Russian Circassian Sword
$124.69 Add to BagWith a slight curve and a fullered blade, the Russian Circassian Sword was a saber used typically among Northern Russian troops. Known for its slashing and thrusting abilities, it developed into the preferred blade of Russian troops.
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1796 Light Cavalry Saber
$137.29 Add to BagKnown as the finest cutting sword ever manufactured, few blades have the history and fame that the 1796 Light Cavalry Saber has. This style of saber was later adopted by several countries, used primarily during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Saxon Sword
$178.87 Add to BagIn many ways, the Saxon Sword paralleled the design of the Viking sword, possessing similar features. All in all, that is not a bad thing, though, as it means that this Saxon Sword is a simple blade that looks fit for battle.
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Chieftain’s Viking Sword with Scabbard
$192.73 Add to BagModeled after the typical Viking sword, this blade is a weapon fit for a Viking leader or warlord. Historical in its design, the Chieftain’s Viking Sword with Scabbard is a straight-forward blade that was designed for battle.
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Brass Basket Hilt Scottish Sword
$207.85 Add to BagThe basket hilt sword developed alongside the rapier, and was often dubbed a broadsword in comparison. This Brass Basket Hilt Scottish Sword is, by name and style, of the Scottish origin, where heavier swords were more favored.
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Early Irish Hilt Sword
$190.21 Add to BagThis sword predates the typical basket hilt Irish swords, although the lack of a basket hilt does not make this Early Irish Hilt Sword any less effective. In fact, this sword remains a viable option thanks to its blade design.
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Silver Basket Hilt Scottish Sword
$207.85 Add to BagThe basket hilt sword developed alongside the rapier, and was often dubbed a broadsword in comparison. This Silver Basket Hilt Scottish Sword is, by name and style, of the Scottish origin, where heavier swords were favored for dueling.
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Templar Arming Dagger
$83.11 Add to BagAlongside a sword, this Templar Arming Dagger would have been a common weapon to find at the hip of any Templar or crusader in the Holy Lands! Not only was it a steadfast fallback weapon to have, but also a great everyday tool too.
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Templar Warrior Sword
$144.85 Add to BagThe Templars are a well-known knightly order, about which there is much mystery and intrigue. This Templar Warrior Sword calls to mind their military-based actions, by putting a recreated Templar sword into the hands of an enthusiast.
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Roman Parazonium Gladius
$132.25 Add to BagTraditionally, the parazonium was a dagger, but in this variant, it is more like the traditional gladius. This Roman Parazonium Gladius echoes the later designs of the blade, featuring an ornate form that is symbolic of worth and virtue.
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Medieval Bollocks Dagger
$84.37 Add to BagAlso called a kidney dagger, this Medieval Bollocks Dagger is a cousin of the dirk, and was a favored blade in Scandinavia, Scotland, and England between the 13th and 18th centuries, and particularly popular during the Tudor period.
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Roman Parazonium Dagger
$79.33 Add to BagThe Roman Parazonium Dagger was, as a symbol, often associated with and carried by Virtus, a lesser-known Roman god who presided over military strength – the very personification of virtue, valor, excellence, courage, and worth.
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Fayan’s Dagger
$59.17 Add to BagBecause they can be put to so many different uses, daggers come in all different shapes and sizes. Take Fayan’s Dagger, for instance, which is smaller than most daggers, although size does not make it any less effective as a blade.
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Medieval Bone Hilt Dagger
Original price was: $213.57.$199.00Current price is: $199.00. Add to BagSimple does not always mean plain. When it comes to this Medieval Bone Hilt Dagger, the word simple means direct and uncomplicated, which means that this dagger is a great companion blade to have in your collection or at your side.
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Basic Pugio Dagger
$152.41 Add to BagThe pugio was a typical arm to be found at the side of virtually any Roman soldier, acting as a sort of badge of office, as well as a sidearm. This Basic Pugio Dagger is a variant of the pugio, appropriate for any unranked soldier.
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Embossed Pugio Dagger
$152.41 Add to BagThe pugio was a typical arm to be found at the side of virtually any Roman soldier, acting as a badge of office and honor and a sidearm. This Embossed Pugio Dagger is an ornate dagger appropriate for any ranked officer or general.
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3rd Century Roman Pugio
$152.41 Add to BagAfter a century of little use, the pugio dagger made a sweeping comeback in the early third century. Becoming the sidearm of choice for Roman officers, the 3rd Century Roman Pugio inspires a sense of nobility and mortality.
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Flat Sgian Dubh
$36.49 Add to BagIt is often the little touches that transform an attire into something great. For the classic Scottish Highland look, one of those little touches is a black dagger, like this Flat Sgian Dubh, tucked into your sock on one side.
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Engraved Scottish Dirk
$83.11 Add to BagTraditionally, a blade such as this Engraved Scottish Dirk would have been carried by a member of the Highland Regiments. It would have been a side-arm. Today, it serves as a ceremonial weapon to complete the iconic Highland attire.
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Spanish Fluted Cup Rapier
$151.15 Add to BagRapiers came in all sorts of different hilt styles, many of them divided up by the regions they were favored in. This Spanish Fluted Cup Rapier leaves little question as to where its design originated, or where it was most popular.
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Broad German Hunting Dagger
$112.09 Add to BagIn the bygone era, hunting was a common way to provide for your family. This Broad German Hunting Dagger is a recreation of a detailed hunting dagger that not only boasts a handsome design, but also an effective look too.
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WW2 Army Officers Saber
$180.13 Add to BagThis WW2 Army Officer Saber combines the heraldic look of the lion with the equally potent symbolism of the sword to create a powerful weapon that embodies the notions of military might, leadership, and personal skill.
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Roman Fulham Gladius
$235.57 Add to BagThe gladius is the iconic sword of ancient Roman foot soldiers, and to this day it still inspires the feeling of bravery and victory that it did thousands of years ago. Now, you can evoke that same feeling with the Roman Fulham Gladius.
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3rd Century Roman Spatha
$200.29 Add to BagSimilar in design to the gladius, the spatha was a straight sword favored by Roman heavy infantry units. This 3rd Century Roman Spatha is an ornate sword, featuring straight edges that culminate into a vicious, angular point.
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Late Roman Sword
$207.85 Add to BagSimilar in design to the gladius, the spatha was a straight sword favored by Roman heavy infantry units. This Late Roman Sword is an ornate spatha design, featuring long, straight edges that culminate into a vicious, angular point.
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Samburu Spear by Cold Steel
Original price was: $94.39.$75.51Current price is: $75.51. Add to BagThe Sambura Spear could be described as the 300 Winchester Magnum of the spear world. This carbon steel spear can be used at long range, flies straight with a flat trajectory, and penetrates deep, making it ideal for hunting.
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Man at Arms Wing Spear by Cold Steel
Original price was: $152.89.$129.81Current price is: $129.81. Add to BagA variation of the classic design, winged spears improve the defense of the wielder and prevent the blade from penetrating too deep. The Man at Arms Wing Spear by Cold Steel is a battle ready version of this medieval era weapon.
Throughout the ages, many kinds of weapons have been used in combat aside from swords. When you want a functional weapon to use in your historical re-enactment or battle, be sure to check out the wealth of options available to you here at Buying a Sword. These battle ready weapons include functional daggers and functional polearms like war hammers, flails, spears, maces, halberds, and axes, giving you plenty of variety. These re-enactment weapons appear in many different styles, as well, such as medieval and Renaissance, Viking, and fantasy. Each of these historical weapons is crafted with attention to accuracy and quality to ensure that they look great while remaining hardy enough for use. Check out our range of medieval weapons to find the right kind to suit your needs!