Functional Weapons
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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
$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
$72.00 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 Lance Point Spear by Cold Steel
$74.50 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 Leaf Shape Spear by Cold Steel
$84.50 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 European Boar Spear by Cold Steel
$124.50 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
$60.00 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
$78.50 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
$146.50 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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Gunstock War Club by Cold Steel
$43.00 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
$60.00 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
$41.00 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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Trail Boss Axe
$43.00 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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Spike Hawk
$35.00 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
$50.00 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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Norse Hawk
$31.00 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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Pipe Hawk by Cold Steel
$38.00 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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Frontier Hawk by Cold Steel
$31.00 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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Viking Axe by Cold Steel
$161.50 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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Long Hafted Poll Axe
$127.50 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 Swiss Halberd by Cold Steel
$161.50 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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Man at Arms English Bill by Cold Steel
$139.50 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
$469.50 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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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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Imperial Wakizashi
$479.00 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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Viking Sword
$336.00 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
$411.00 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
$317.00 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
$240.00 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.
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!