Functional Weapons
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Talwar Sword by Cold Steel
Original price was: $359.89.$287.91Current price is: $287.91. Add to BagThe culmination of years of extensive research on the most experienced Indian swordsmen of the past and the Pindari chief of old, Amir Khan, the Talwar Sword is expertly designed to be one of the best cutting swords ever.
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Thompson Saber
Original price was: $359.89.$287.91Current price is: $287.91. Add to BagA thoroughly modern fighting saber, the Thompson Saber is designed to be a superior battle sword for the contemporary martial artist. This functional saber thrusts well, while serving first and foremost as a cutting sword.
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Dragonfly Katana
Original price was: $719.89.$575.91Current price is: $575.91. Add to BagThicker, wider, and heavier than its feudal era inspiration, the Dragonfly Katana features gorgeous traditional style made with updated materials and techniques for the modern warrior. Its black iron furnishings bear a dragonfly motif.
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Chinese War Sword
Original price was: $503.89.$403.11Current price is: $403.11. Add to BagFew swords are more intimidating or more effective than the two handed Chinese War Sword. Its huge, wide blade will shear through near anything with ease, while its design allows a warrior with skill to wield it with surprising grace.
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Colichemarde Sword
Original price was: $506.14.$404.91Current price is: $404.91. Add to BagTrue to form, our Colichemarde Sword mirrors the Renaissance original with its extra-long, wide forte that abruptly tapers down to an acute point. The hilt features a decorative yet functional shell guard complete with finger loops.
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Mizutori Crane Wakizashi
Original price was: $629.89.$503.91Current price is: $503.91. Add to BagA symbol of luck, longevity, loyalty, and strength, the crane remains a much-beloved creature in Japan. Decorated with a gorgeous crane motif, the Mizutori Crane Wakizashi serves as an impressive, high-performance blade.
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Mizutori Crane Katana
Original price was: $742.39.$593.91Current price is: $593.91. Add to BagA symbol of luck, longevity, loyalty, and strength, the crane remains a much-beloved creature in Japan. Decorated with a gorgeous crane motif, the Mizutori Crane Katana serves as an impressive, high-performance blade.
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Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier
Original price was: $629.89.$511.41Current price is: $511.41. Add to BagBeautifully polished and with a single, wide fuller at the forte, the Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier is a dueling weapon with perfect balance to its long, narrow blade. Its distinctive hilt is made of high quality stainless steel.
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Italian Cinquedea
Original price was: $292.39.$233.91Current price is: $233.91. Add to BagA popular Italian short sword during the Renaissance, the cinquedea name translates to Five Fingers, referencing the width of the blade near the guard. The Italian Cinquedea is made from expertly heat-treated high carbon steel.
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Warrior Wakizashi
Original price was: $458.89.$367.11Current price is: $367.11. Add to BagWearing a wakizashi and katana together was once the official mark of a samurai. Now you can enjoy the elegance of the traditional Japanese weapon alongside high performance innovation when you wield the Warrior Wakizashi.
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Warrior Tanto
Original price was: $377.89.$302.31Current price is: $302.31. Add to BagBased on the daggers often wielded by Japanese samurai, the Warrior Tanto is a handsome blade in its own right. Beautifully crafted from heat treated, high performance steel, this functional dagger features a curved cutting point.
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Warrior Katana
Original price was: $530.89.$424.71Current price is: $424.71. Add to BagMade of high performance steel, the Warrior Katana is a high quality weapon inspired and based on the iconic swords of ancient Japan. Heat treated and sharp, the handsome blade is perfect for training and perfecting cutting techniques.
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Butterfly Swords
Original price was: $436.39.$349.11Current price is: $349.11. Add to BagPrior to World War II, the Butterfly Sword was virtually unknown outside of southern China. This changed at the close of the 1940s, when the Communists took control of China, forcing many Kung Fu masters to flee the oppressive regime.
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Warrior Chisa Katana
Original price was: $521.89.$417.51Current price is: $417.51. Add to BagThe Warrior Chisa Katana, made of heat treated, high performance carbon steel, is a weapon fit for Samurai. Ideal for perfecting cutting techniques, this katana is inspired by and styled like the iconic blades of ancient Japan.
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Man at Arms Arming Sword
Original price was: $341.89.$273.51Current price is: $273.51. Add to BagInspired by the side arm of choice for many foot soldiers and journeyman warriors throughout history, the Man at Arms Arming Sword has a smaller and more agile design than many of the heavier swords on the medieval battlefield.
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Gold Lion Wakizashi
Original price was: $665.89.$532.71Current price is: $532.71. Add to BagMirroring the craftsmanship and materials of the Gold Lion Katana, our Gold Lion Wakizashi is an equally beautiful oriental blade. The functional wakizashi serves as an exquisite companion sword or stand-alone weapon in its own right.
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Gold Lion Katana
Original price was: $899.89.$719.91Current price is: $719.91. Add to BagA beautiful reproduction of the everyday sword of the samurai, the Gold Lion Katana comes in a significantly lighter design that makes it faster in the hand and more comfortable to wear all day when tucked into an Obi.
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Half Moon Tomahawk
Original price was: $60.00.$40.30Current price is: $40.30. Add to BagThis Tomahawk is a weapon that looks like it has come straight for the earliest days of America, before even the settlers arrived. The Half Moon Tomahawk is a weapon that features Native American styling.
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Dragon Viking Axe
Original price was: $90.00.$63.34Current price is: $63.34. Add to BagThe Nordic warrior held his weapon in great reverence and often lavished them with elaborate decorations. Our example displays a Viking dragon knot work motif. This is the perfect size for one handed combat in with a shield.
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European Spearhead
$50.00 Add to BagThis particular blade form was put to use during a wide range of European history by a wide range of cultures, from Ancient Celts and Greeks to well through the Renaissance. It remained a popular spearhead for many years.
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Heavy War Hammer
$120.00 Add to BagArmor of all degrees would be sorely damaged with this hammer. The spike could crush through a helmet or damage a sword arm to great effect. Steel langets help to guard the shaft as well as secure the head to the hardwood shaft.
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Bar Mace
$170.00 Add to BagThe remains of a mace of this type were found in the River Thames. Little finesse was needed for this brutal mace, and a warrior strong enough to wield it could crush helms and break swords with the heavy blows it could deliver.
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Long Bladed Hewing Spearhead
$70.00 Add to BagThis is a spear that would thrust effectively, and yet have the power to cut decisively. The blade is made from high carbon steel and is slim and attractive to see. It is just the spear to carry on your next medieval outing.
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Greek Spearhead
$55.00 Add to BagThe Greek Spearhead was the integral part of the principal weapon of the Hoplite, a heavily armed foot soldier whose weapon was the long shadowed spear. Our version is made from high carbon steel and is great for re-enactment.
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Hewing Spearhead
$50.00 Add to BagThe spear is one of the oldest and most important of all weapons. The Celts, as well as the Vikings, used this type not for throwing, but as an cutting weapon. The Hewing Spearhead socket will fit a 1.25 inch round pole.
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Long Viking Spearhead
$60.00 Add to BagThis Viking spear is hand forged of high carbon steel. The spearhead includes a 4.5 inch steel socket and the blade is 9.25 inches long, 2 inches wide and 3/16 an inch thick. The overall length of the Viking spear is 14.75 inches.
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Caledfwlch Sword
$350.00 Add to BagAccording to Arthurian legend, the sword Excalibur is lost forever, returned to the Lady of the Lake upon the death of the king. Unless, of course, another worthy of the weapon comes along. Test your mettle with the Caledfwlch Sword.
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Runic Long Seax
$220.00 Add to BagAny Viking warrior should make sure that they carry a short blade around with them like the Runic Long Seax with its historical design. This functional dagger is great for historical reenactments. You can also add it to your Norse armoury.
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Bastard Sword
$325.00 Add to BagBrought back by popular demand, the Bastard Sword is a Windlass Classic blade. This massive broad sword could have easily been used at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, cutting and slashing its way through the Tudor ranks.
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Acre Broadsword
$330.00 Add to BagThe Acre Broadsword has been hand-forged by expert smiths with decades of experience, ensuring that it will make a fantastic weapon for your home armory. The functional sword is crafted from tough 1065 high carbon steel.
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Maldon Viking Sword
$350.00 Add to BagVikings raided the coast of England looking for loot throughout the 8th and 9th centuries with a variety of unique weapons, including Norse blades like the Maldon Viking Sword, which makes an excellent addition to any collection.
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Agincourt War Sword
$330.00 Add to BagFans of medieval blade replicas are sure to appreciate the expert craftsmanship evident in the Agincourt War Sword. Forged by experienced master smiths, the striking functional sword is made from tough 1065 high carbon steel.
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Bosworth Long Sword
$382.50 Add to BagPerfect for re-enactors, collectors, or modern warriors, the Bosworth Long Sword serves as an excellent historical sword replica and battle ready blade. The medieval long sword looks stunning and feels great to use.
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Robert the Bruce Sword
$350.00 Add to BagThe Robert the Bruce Sword is hand forged from high carbon steel. The beautiful pommel emblazons the Cross of St. Andrew, while the hearty grip is wrapped in soft, black leather, held in place by a corded silver chain.
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Suontaka Viking Sword
$375.00 Add to BagFans of historical blades will not want to give this one a miss! The Suontaka Viking Sword makes a great collectible sword or functional weapon. The original Suontaka sword was found in a womans grave in Finland.
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Christus Imperat Rapier
$357.50 Add to BagWhy not wield a sword that is functional and has some impressive decorative style? Take the Christus Imperat Rapier onto the battlefield. The flamboyantly formed hilt is both beautiful and functional.
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Freedom Fighter Early Scottish Claymore
$382.50 Add to BagKnown throughout history, William Wallace became the most valiant freedom fighter Scotland has ever seen. The Freedom Fighter Early Scottish Claymore is a magnificent two-handed early Scottish sword appropriately named for its valor.
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Cobra Steel Wakizashi
$75.00 Add to BagThe quality of a Japanese blade is rarely called into question, as they are considered to be some of the finest blades in the world. The Cobra Steel Wakizashi takes that quality and cutting ability and turns it into a survival knife.
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17th Century Italian Rapier
$325.00 Add to BagA beautifully executed 17th Century rapier with a complex hilt and faceted pommel. The grip is hand wound with silver plated wire with woven wire rings, top and bottom. This type of sword was deadly effective as a dueling weapon.
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Nashville Plow Works Cavalry Saber
$200.00 Add to BagThis saber has a 1065 high carbon steel blade with full tang and is well tempered. The grip is black leather and twisted brass wire. An authentic replica of the highest caliber, this is a chance to own a piece of US military history.
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!