Functional Weapons

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!

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Antiqued Danish Axe

Item # XH2099N

The Danish Axe by Hanwei is undoubtedly a fine example of the use of peacetime agricultural tools as weapons in time of war. Equally at home felling trees or adversaries, the axe evokes a fearsome picture of the woodsman at war.

$132.00

Antiqued Throwing Axe

Item # XH2042N

No collection is complete without the addition of a well-balanced throwing axe. The Antiqued Throwing Axe, made by Hanwei, could historically be used as a dangerous weapon in two ways, depending on the combat situation.

$61.00

Antler Damascus Dagger

Item # ZS-DM-1031

Named for the ancient forging technique from the Near East, Damascus steel is characterized by distinctive patterns of ripples or swirls. This Antler Damascus Dagger makes an excellent gift for hunters, reenactors, and collectors.

$69.50

APOC Survival Katana

Item # SD35510

The APOC Survival Katana at a glance looks atypical except for the classic Japanese styled blade. But fans of Angus Trim will recognize his subtle style and perfection in a design that is historically unusual for this famed sword maker.

$181.00

APOC Tactical Cutlass

Item # SD35500

Whether it be plague, natural disaster, mass hysteria, nuclear fallout, zombie hordes, alien invasion, or cyborg warfare, the APOC Tactical Cutlass Sword features a trim and brutal profile designed to withstand bleak future days.

$181.00

Arabic Jambia

Item # AH-3457

While its name translates literally to dagger, the Arabic Jambia is often a reference to a more specific kind of dagger, one that has personal and ceremonial meaning. This replica recreates the shape of a common style of Arabic blade.

$61.69

Archer's Axe

Item # 600798

Archers always carried an in-close fighting sidearm, and an axe like this one was a perfect choice as both a good worker and a weapon. The flat poll was good for hammering in stakes and then the blade could be used to sharpen them.

$75.00

Archers Dagger

Item # AH-6960

On the medieval battlefield, a commander tried to keep their archers away from the front lines. The best of plans can go awry, though, and many archers carried at least a dagger, like this Archers Dagger, to use for defense in melee.

$84.37

Arming Broad Sword

Item # AH-6953

The sword of the medieval knight was the arming sword, although this Arming Broad Sword offers a subtle variation on that classic blade. As its name implies, this blade is a bit broader, lending it a more intimidating and powerful form.

$210.37

Arming Dagger

Item # DS-1809

The design of the arming sword is so efficient that it even works in miniature! This Arming Dagger is a perfect reduction of the classic sword that proves how smaller size does not necessarily make a weapon weaker or less useful!

$245.00

Arming Dagger with Scabbard

Item # AH-3372A

For the times when a sword could not be carried, a knight could always depend on having his Arming Dagger with Scabbard close at hand. Like its cousin, this dagger excels in combat, featuring a shape that is designed to be versatile.

$74.29

Arming Sword with Scabbard

Item # AH-3372

The 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.

$181.39