Functional Weapons
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Man at Arms Leaf Shape Spear by Cold Steel
Original price was: $101.14.$88.41Current price is: $88.41. Add to BagA weapon used throughout history for hunting and warfare, the spear has played a significant role in the shaping of our world. The Man at Arms Leaf Shape Spear by Cold Steel is a functional reproduction of a medieval era spear.
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Man at Arms Lance Point Spear by Cold Steel
Original price was: $87.64.$77.61Current price is: $77.61. Add to BagA weapon favored by mounted warriors during the Middle Ages, the lance was known for its stopping power when used at a full gallop. The Man at Arms Lance Point Spear by Cold Steel is a functional replication of this medieval weapon.
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Man at Arms European Boar Spear by Cold Steel
Original price was: $152.89.$129.81Current price is: $129.81. Add to BagA spectacular replication of a Germanic hunting spear, the Man at Arms European Boar Spear by Cold Steel features the iconic styling of these weapons with its double edged blade and two short quillons that separate the blade from the shaft.
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Short-Shafted Assegai by Cold Steel
Original price was: $78.64.$62.91Current price is: $62.91. Add to BagThe Assegai was invented by the legendary Zulu king Shaka in the early 1800s, and revolutionized tribal warfare in Southern Africa. The shaft is straight and the spearhead is wicked, with long, deadly edges and a punishing point.
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Long-Shafted Assegai by Cold Steel
Original price was: $92.14.$81.21Current price is: $81.21. Add to BagThe Assegai was invented by the legendary Zulu king Shaka in the early 1800s, and revolutionized tribal warfare in Southern Africa. The straight shaft ends in a wicked spearhead with long, deadly edges and a punishing point.
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Tiger Fork
Original price was: $182.14.$153.21Current price is: $153.21. Add to BagHistorical accounts tell stories of Chinese hunters capturing and taking down big cats with large forked weapons. The Tiger Fork appears as a modified version of that formidable fighting implement designed for a modern warrior.
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Boar Spear by Cold Steel
Original price was: $152.64.$122.11Current price is: $122.11. Add to BagThe Boar Spear is a modern recreation of a design that dates back to the European Renaissance. It is cold forged out of medium carbon SK-5 steel and, like Cold Steels other spears, is heat treated to a spring temper.
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Gunstock War Club by Cold Steel
Original price was: $56.14.$44.91Current price is: $44.91. Add to BagThe Gunstock War Club is modeled after Native American war clubs traditionally fashioned out of straight grain hardwoods. This modern recreation by Cold Steel is made of sleek, black, virtually indestructible polypropylene.
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Indian War Club by Cold Steel
Original price was: $78.64.$62.91Current price is: $62.91. Add to BagInspired by the weapons used by ancient cultures, the Indian War Club is made of modern materials for a devastating impact, while its surface has a realistic wood grain finish in homage to its carved hardwood origins.
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Viking Hand Axe
Original price was: $53.89.$43.11Current price is: $43.11. Add to BagThis classic, historically inspired fighting axe promises to be a welcome addition to any collection of tomahawks and axes. The Viking Hand Axe makes a formidable functional weapon with its quality construction and design.
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Medieval War Hammer by Cold Steel
Original price was: $71.89.$57.51Current price is: $57.51. Add to BagWar hammers were created to marginalize the effectiveness of the steel plate armour worn by warriors in the medieval era. The Medieval War Hammer by Cold Steel is a well made and battle ready reproduction of this stunning weaponry.
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Trail Boss Axe
Original price was: $56.14.$44.91Current price is: $44.91. Add to BagThe Trail Boss is light and compact enough to carry all day in your hand or strapped to your pack, yet heavy and tough enough for chores that would make a hatchet or tomahawk scream for mercy.
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Rifleman’s Hawk
Original price was: $42.64.$34.11Current price is: $34.11. Add to BagThis superb tomahawk features a factory-honed cutting edge. It has two sticking points on its cutting edge for throwing and throws extremely well. The Riflemans Hawk has a traditional American hammer-head style butt for stakes.
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Spike Hawk
Original price was: $44.89.$35.91Current price is: $35.91. Add to BagWhen in a medieval battle or out in the wilderness, be prepared for anything that you may face and wield the Spike Hawk in your hands. Its sturdy construction makes it a great addition to any collection of gear.
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Bearded War Hawk
Original price was: $65.14.$52.11Current price is: $52.11. Add to BagThe Bearded War Hawk blends elements of the classic fighting axes of old with modern innovations to create a truly capable tool. This functional tomahawk features a wide, bearded head and a reinforced, curved reverse tanto spike.
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Pipe Hawk by Cold Steel
Original price was: $49.39.$39.51Current price is: $39.51. Add to BagDo you prize the look and authentic lines of a traditional Pipe Hawk, but have little use for the hollow bowl and the strength-compromised, drilled-out wooden smoking handle? Well here is a Pipe Hawk without those disadvantages.
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Norse Hawk
Original price was: $40.39.$32.31Current price is: $32.31. Add to BagCapturing the Viking spirit, the Norse Hawks 4 inch blade features a highly curved cutting edge and terminates in two sharp points. These points increase the chance of a stick when the Norse Hawk is thrown.
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Frontier Hawk by Cold Steel
Original price was: $40.39.$32.31Current price is: $32.31. Add to BagSuitable for reenactors from any period stretching from the French and Indian War clear up to the final settling of the West in the late 1800s. The authentic, good looking Frontier Hawk is one tough customer you are sure to appreciate.
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Gothic Flanged Mace
Original price was: $166.39.$133.11Current price is: $133.11. Add to BagAn eye-catching historical weapon for the modern man at arms, the Gothic Flanged Mace provides a contemporary interpretation of the classic gothic bludgeon. The high carbon steel mace is the perfect weapon to oppose armoured foes.
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Viking Axe by Cold Steel
Original price was: $202.39.$169.41Current price is: $169.41. Add to BagLike the master weapon smiths at Cold Steel, we have long been believers in the ferocious cutting power of a well-designed Viking Axe. Now, we are happy to present you with one such axe that has been meticulously made to be exceptional.
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Man at Arms Swiss Halberd by Cold Steel
Original price was: $202.39.$169.41Current price is: $169.41. Add to BagKnown for their masterful use of halberds during the Middle Ages, the Swiss are largely responsible for its rise to popularity. The Man at Arms Swiss Halberd by Cold Steel is battle ready, styled after the early models of this weapon.
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Long Hafted Poll Axe
Original price was: $157.39.$133.41Current price is: $133.41. Add to BagWith superior reach and armour-shattering force, the Long Hafted Poll Axe represented the great equalizer that bridged the gap between the common foot soldier and the Knight on horseback on the medieval battlefield.
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Man at Arms English Bill by Cold Steel
Original price was: $173.14.$146.01Current price is: $146.01. Add to BagA marvelous reproduction of a versatile style of polearm used during the medieval era, the Man at Arms English Bill by Cold Steel is a powerfully fierce, battle-ready weapon with multidimensional striking capabilities and superior reach.
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LaFontaine Sword of War
Original price was: $607.39.$493.41Current price is: $493.41. Add to BagDesigned by noted swordsman Luke LaFontaine and bearing his name, the high-quality LaFontaine Sword of War combines elements of a 16th century sword of war with a complex hilt longsword, resulting in a true masterpiece.
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Imperial Wakizashi
Original price was: $629.89.$503.91Current price is: $503.91. Add to BagIn homage to the Japanese swords of old, the Imperial Wakizashihas been made using high quality, traditional materials for its fittings. The curved blade is made of hand polished carbon steel, making this ornate piece a functional weapon.
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Two Handed Great Sword
$571.95 Add to BagWhen you want reach and might for your sword, check out the Two Handed Great Sword. This ferocious sword will terrify your opponents when it is in your skilled hands.
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Viking Sword
Original price was: $440.89.$352.71Current price is: $352.71. Add to BagThe Viking Sword draws inspiration from the weapons of the 9th and 10th centuries. The long, wide blade is hand forged from high carbon steel and has a broad central fuller and two keen edges, perfect for hard slashes and chopping blows.
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Imperial Tanto
Original price was: $539.89.$431.91Current price is: $431.91. Add to BagThe fittings of the Imperial Tanto are expertly made to give it the finest look possible, and its modern carbon steel blade is heat treated to a spring temper, making this gorgeous replica tanto a functional, battle-ready weapon.
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Scimitar Sword by Cold Steel
Original price was: $416.14.$332.91Current price is: $332.91. Add to BagInspired by ancient Middle Eastern blades, the Scimitar Sword by Cold Steel is a handsome blade for collectors and modern warriors. The Persian sword features a wide, deep fuller and a curve that facilitates the devastating draw cut.
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Shamshir Sword
Original price was: $314.89.$251.91Current price is: $251.91. Add to BagThe inspiration for the Shamshir Sword originated in Persia and spread throughout the former Ottoman Empire and beyond into India and the Philippines. This strongly curved blade is made of modern, heat treated carbon steel.
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Small Sword
Original price was: $539.89.$431.91Current price is: $431.91. Add to BagThe advantage of the sword point over the edge became increasingly evident by the end of the 16th century. The Small Sword is a rapier, with its thin profile and emphasized point, based on the popular choice in civilian self-defense.
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1796 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard
Original price was: $384.64.$307.71Current price is: $307.71. Add to BagThe 1796 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard is based on the weapon widely used by the British and their Prussian allies at the Battle of Waterloo. Its sharpened forward edge gives the blade ferocious cutting power.
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Man at Arms English Backsword
Original price was: $359.89.$287.91Current price is: $287.91. Add to BagA modern interpretation of the 17th century English mortuary hilt sword, the Man at Arms English Backsword is fast and lively in the hand and a sheer delight to use for training. The single-handed sword feels nimble and strong.
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Scottish Dirk by Cold Steel
Original price was: $157.39.$125.91Current price is: $125.91. Add to BagThe Scottish Dirk is a modern replica that harkens back to an earlier time, when the dirk was a tool and weapon. The single-edged blade is forged from 1055 Carbon steel. It is 1.5 inches wide and comes fully sharpened and battle-ready
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Scottish Broadsword
Original price was: $416.14.$332.91Current price is: $332.91. Add to BagBased on the traditional weapon of the highland clansman that has sown fear into the hearts of Englishmen for centuries, the Scottish Broadsword has a long, two-edged blade and a distinctive basket hilt wrapped in blued steel wire.
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1796 Light Cavalry Saber with Leather Scabbard
Original price was: $332.89.$266.31Current price is: $266.31. Add to BagThe 1796 Light Cavalry Saber with Leather Scabbard is based on a weapon widely used by the British and their Prussian allies under General Blucher in the Battle of Waterloo. A supreme cutting weapon, this sword was used up into the 20th century.
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Polish Saber
Original price was: $395.89.$316.71Current price is: $316.71. Add to BagA high-performance sword for collectors and modern warriors, the Polish Saber was designed by blade smith Dave Baker from expertly heat-treated carbon steel. The fully sharpened, distal-tapered curved blade delivers exceptional cuts.
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Napoleon Saber
Original price was: $359.89.$287.91Current price is: $287.91. Add to BagNapoleons cavalry was the bane of the European battlefield. While his horses were second string, his swords were absolutely first rate. The Napoleon Saber is a functional, battle-ready weapon based on these historical blades.
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Norman Sword by Cold Steel
Original price was: $449.89.$359.91Current price is: $359.91. Add to BagCold Steel is pleased to offer you the battle-ready version of the famous Norman sword. Like the original and replica trainer weapons studied, it offers a long wide blade with fully sharpened edges and a very useful point.
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Imperial Katana
Original price was: $742.39.$593.91Current price is: $593.91. Add to BagExpertly crafted, the Imperial Katana uses traditional materials for its fittings, and its blade is made of heat treated 1055 carbon steel and polished by hand. This iconic samurai sword is as beautiful as it is battle-ready.
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!