Functional Swords
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Munich Sword
$325.00 Add to BagThere are several of these swords in different private and public collections, one in the Wallace Collections and several at the Bavarian National Museum. A Munic Sword is a perfect example of German Military Cut-and-Thrust Swept Hilt.
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Model 1850 Army Foot Officer Sword
$200.00 Add to BagSwords much like the Pre-Civil War Era Foot Officer Sword were supplied to all U.S. Army infantry soldiers with the rank of Major and below from 1851 to 1865. This beautiful historical replica was crafted by Windlass Steelcrafts.
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Pirate Captains Hanger
$190.00 Add to BagNo pirate captain should be without their trusty blade, and that is where the Pirate Captains Hanger comes in handy. This beautiful blade is made of fully tempered high carbon steel, and its guard features an antique brass look.
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American Revolution Saber
$190.00 Add to BagThis well-balanced, fast sword was designed for the mounted fighter. A solid steel hilt with spiral carved hardwood grip is married to an effective 1085 high carbon, well tempered blade. It comes with a black scabbard with steel mounts.
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Viking Ulfberht Sword
$290.00 Add to BagThis Viking Ulfberht Sword is a stellar replica modeled from a sword shown in Ian Pierces book Swords of the Viking Age. An old legend has it that a Nordic smith named Ulfberht developed the first all steel blade.
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Deschaux Rapier
$350.00 Add to BagWith its graceful, artistic lines, the rapier has always been a romantic symbol of the Renaissance. The reality is that the rapier is a deadly hand-to-hand combat weapon, perfectly suited for the swift duelists of the day.
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Classic Hoplite Sword
$225.00 Add to BagThe leaf shaped blade was quite popular throughout the ancient world. Our Hoplite Sword features a steel guard and pommel with a wooden grip covered with leather. The high carbon steel blade makes this sword ideal for re-enactments.
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Sticklestad Viking Sword
$325.00 Add to BagMade from high carbon steel, the Sticklestad Viking Sword is a beautifully balanced and highly effective weapon. Capable of both cutting and thrusting, the blade is also a delight to the eye. Copper decorates the pommel and guard.
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Confederate Cavalry Saber
$180.00 Add to BagAuthentic, hand made replica has flexible, ornate blade and leather grip wrapped with brass wire. Of all the Confederate swords and sabers, this was the one used most. The scabbard has brass furniture, ring mounts, and drag.
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Pompeii Gladius Roman Sword
$270.00 Add to BagThe Pompeii Gladius Roman Sword is based on the swords that once conquered most of the known world. This high carbon steel blade features a beautiful wooden handle and pommel and is modeled after actual historic artifacts.
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1840 Non Commissioned Sword
$170.00 Add to BagThe single edged blade has a single broad fuller running from the ricasso to near the point. The entire hilt is cast brass and the grip is ribbed. The pommel is global with a capstan. The grip is flanked by kidney-shaped hand guards.
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1850 Union Staff and Field Sword
$200.00 Add to BagThis fine reproduction saber is a faithful copy of ones used. The hand forged blade is British military spec steel that will flex over 20 inches and return to true. The leather handle is wire wrapped for an authentic look and feel.
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Confederate Staff and Field Officer Sword
$200.00 Add to BagThis is an authentic, hand made replica that is hand forged and fully tempered of 1095 high carbon steel. It is coupled with original handle and sheath materials to ensure it performs exactly as the originals did.
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.