Functional Swords
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La Tene Celtic Short Sword
$117.13 Add to BagThe traditional arms of a Celtic warrior were not complicated. In fact, this La Tene Celtic Short Sword, drawn from early Iron Age culture, demonstrates a straight-forward design, although one not lacking individual elegance, either.
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Sica Sword
$61.69 Add to BagThe gladiators of ancient Rome utilized a myriad of different tactical and deadly weapons during battle. One such weapon is the Sica Sword, with a sharply curved blade that gave these warriors an advantage over their enemies.
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18th C. Cut and Thrust Sword
$144.85 Add to BagThis 18th C. Cut and Thrust Sword is a somewhat middle-ground when comes to the evolution of the sword. It features the ornate hilt of later eras, but still possesses a blade that is considerably thicker than the smallsword or rapier.
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Chained Renaissance Saber
$124.69 Add to BagNot all sabers are curved swords that saw use in the military. Some, like this Chained Renaissance Saber, were more ornate pieces that would suit the style of a duelist, renaissance gentleman, or a sword-master who has need of a blade.
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Ornate Renaissance Colichemarde
$143.59 Add to BagThe colichemarde was designed as something of a middle-ground weapon. It featured a small blade for a more nimble attack, but sacrificed nothing in terms of parrying ability. This Ornate Renaissance Colichemarde also has a fine look.
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Delos Sword
$233.05 Add to BagSimilar in design to the gladius, the spatha was a straight sword favored by Roman heavy infantry units. This Delos Sword is a simple blade with obvious Hispanic influences that is modeled after a Roman sword found in Delos, Greece.
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Greek Sword
$205.33 Add to BagWhile curved swords might have been used by the Greeks for their cutting power, oftentimes Greek hoplites and warriors were equipped with a straight sword, like the Greek Sword, because of its martial effectiveness and reliability.
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Cinquedea Short Sword
$241.87 Add to BagBorn of the Italian renaissance, the Cinquedea Short Sword was a popular weapon during the 15th and early 16th centuries. Named for its width (cinquedea means five fingers), it was favored by civilians, thanks to its hardy make.
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Highland Arming Sword
$137.29 Add to BagFeaturing a touch of Scottish design, this Highland Arming Sword is the weapon that any knight would be glad to wield – possessed of an effective form and a long blade, while still having a bit of stylish design to its appearance, as well.
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Blackened Short English Saber
$149.89 Add to BagDuelists of the later eras often favored a variety of weapons. One master might prefer the small sword, while another, the cut-and-thrust sword. This Blackened Short English Saber is another style of sword that had its own advantages.
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Gallowglass Sword
$270.79 Add to BagThe Scots were not without their own mercenary force in the Middle Ages, and theirs were, locally, some of the best fighters around. This Gallowglass Sword is based on the weapon of that group, as well as carrying their name!
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French Grenadier Infantry Sword
$137.29 Add to BagSabers have been favored the world over, for hundreds of years, as military swords, and this French Grenadier Infantry Sword reaches back into the 1700s, serving as a symbol of office and rank, as well as a battlefield companion.
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Pappenheimer Hilt Rapier
$182.65 Add to BagThe rapier was a popular weapon across all of Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, and each area had its own design. This Pappenheimer Hilt Rapier, for instance, is a reproduction of a sword that is based out of Germany.
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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 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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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.
Every battle ready sword available on Buying a Sword can be found here in the Functional Swords category. These combat weapons are crafted to be able to withstand the rigors of use, designed by renowned manufacturers like Tinker Pearce, Windlass, CAS Iberia, and Hanwei. Made from high carbon steel, many of these re-enactment swords are designed for historical accuracy, ensuring that they work equally well as collectibles and display weapons. These functional blades come in a range of styles inspired by various Cultures and Eras, including Scottish and Celtic, Roman, Greek, Viking, Medieval, Renaissance, Pirate, Civil War, Oriental, and others. Browse for a few moments, and you will see claymores, rapiers, broadswords, bastard swords, scimitars, sabers, cutlasses, shashkas, katana, hand and a half swords, and many, many more options to suit your needs.