Short Swords

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  Brass Handled Gladiator Dolch

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  Perfectly suited to the combat of the gladiatorial arenas, short weapons like this Brass Handled Gladiator Dolch were used by many a Roman gladiator. As weapons, they also helped ensure an exciting match for the spectators, too.

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  Cinquedea Short Sword

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  Born 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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  Roman Parazonium Gladius

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  Traditionally, 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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  Italian Cinquedea

  $292.39 Original price was: $292.39.$233.91Current price is: $233.91. Add to Bag

  A 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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  Classic Hoplite Sword

  $225.00 Add to Bag

  The 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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  Cobra Steel Falcata

  $70.00 Original price was: $70.00.$48.94Current price is: $48.94. Add to Bag

  The falcata is thought to have originated on the Iberian peninsula, well before the arrival if its Roman conquerors. Recreated through modern means, this Cobra Steel Falcata replicates this ancient swords effective and powerful design.

Often used with a shield, historical shorts swords were the classic weapon of the medieval knight prior to the development of the longsword and bastard sword. These war swords were designed to shear through chainmail and armor rather than serving as cut and thrust weapons. During the 14th century, the short sword would frequently be used as a backup weapon, hanging from the knights belt rather than the saddle like a longsword. Medieval short swords often featured cruciform shapes and functioned as single-handed swords. At Buying a Sword, you can find an excellent selection of short sword replicas, including Roman short swords, Greek short swords, fantasy short swords, Celtic short swords, Cinquedea short swords, and other variations. These decorative short swords and functional short swords ensure that you will be able to find the proper collectible sword for your needs.