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The Practical Mortuary Hilt Sword is built for the reenactor. The basket is identical to that of the Hanwei SH2004 (no longer available) but the blade is unsharpened, with 1/16” edged and a rounded tip, complying with the combat rules of many re-enactment societies. The blade is crafted in 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which reduces edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection against brittleness.

Total length: 94cm
Blade length: 77cm
Weight: 907g
Blade thickness (base): 0.56cm
Blade width (base): 2.7cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 24cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Although Basket-Hilt swords appeared throughout Britain from the mid-sixteenth century on, their association with the seventeenth and eighteenth-century Scottish highlander has become legendary. Our Basket-Hilt Broadsword, replicated from an original in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England, carries a typical Glasgow-style hilt from the mid-18th century. It is likely that the blade of the original sword, marked “Andrea Ferara”, was made in Germany a century earlier and re-hilted as basket designs were refined. The hilt is crafted of stainless steel, to minimize maintenance, while the blade is forged in high-carbon steel. The grip is covered with wire-wrapped genuine ray skin and the basket liner, like the original, is crafted in fabric-covered leather. The scabbard is leather-covered.

Total length: 101cm
Blade length: 85.2cm
Grip length: 15.8cm
Weight: 1.39kg
Blade thickness (base): 0.42cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.29cm
Blade width (base): 4.55cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 12.7cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 58.4cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The strong and fearless Swiss and Germans originally carried these early weapons, although Bastard swords soon became popular in other parts of continental Europe and the British Isles. The term “Bastard” undoubtedly comes from the fact that the sword, because of its design, has no legitimate claim to being classified as either a uniquely single-handed or two-handed weapon. The Bastard Sword was a weapon developed for the use of the foot soldier and had become quite common by the early 1500’s. The combat styles developed for the Bastard Sword were the particular speciality of the Northern Europe Cultures, with the German nations being at the forefront in its development and use. Our Bastard Sword is finished in an antique patina, making for an outstanding authentic appearance.

Total length: 127.3cm
Blade length: 98.4cm
Grip length: 23.5cm
Weight: 1160g
Blade thickness (base): 0.65cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.39cm
Blade width (base):  5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 63.5cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

By customer request Paul Chen has produced a re-enactment version of our SH2250 Bastard sword. The blade is forged in 5160 high-carbon steel, to minimize burring, and the transverse thickness of the guard has been increased, both to provide adequate strength for re-enactment use and to present a safer profile at the ends of the guard. Another innovation is the provision of an all-leather scabbard, in contrast with the rigid scabbards normally provided with our Practical swords - this is designed both to provide an extra margin of safety when combatants fall on the scabbard in battle and also to minimze the need for replacement scabbards. The sword is supplied with the grip and scabbard in a neutral-colored leather to allow customization to the owners taste.

Total Length: 126cm
Blade Length: 97cm
Handle Length: 23cm
Weight: 1644g
Blade Edge: 2.5-3mm
Blade Steel: 5160
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Named for the feared 8th century Viking raider, our Godfred Viking Sword is built around a beautifully patterned folded steel blade to replicate the pre-9th century originals. The interwoven leather grip, complemented by a Damascus guard and pommel, is matched by the leather-covered wood scabbard with bronze detailing and integral belt hooks. Superbly balanced, due to the deeply fullered distal tapered blade profile, the Godfred Viking Sword is a true tribute to the legendary Norse smiths.

Total length: 88.3cm
Blade length: 73.1cm
Grip length: 10.2cm
Weight: 1.1kg
Blade thickness (base): 0.52cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.32cm
Blade width (base): 4.75cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 50.8cm
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Mercenary is an imposing sword in the 15th century style. Paul Chen offers this sword with  a triple-fullered blade, steel S-curve guard and scent stopper pommel. Supplied with a leather-covered belt scabbard.

Paul Chen  swords are crafted in much the same way as swords were made centuries ago, except now the blades are forged from high-carbon spring steel. The blade finish is far from being polished agian more closley replicating what the medieval swordsmith was able to achieve. Except as noted the grips are leather covered hardwood. Fittings are either steel or solid brass. These swords will appeal to the re-enactor who wants a sword with the same appearance as the originals. 

Total length: 119.4cm
Blade length: 89.5cm
Grip length: 30.5cm
Weight: 2.04kg
Blade: 1566 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Oliver Cromwell (1599 – 1658) was a powerful figure in English history during and after the English Civil War, when he rose from the rank of Captain of Horse to Lord Protector of England. His sword, said to have been carried at the battle of Drogheda in 1649, has been remarkably well preserved and is displayed in the permanent collection of the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England. The Paul Chen Cromwell Sword is an accurate replica of the original “mortuary” hilt style and features a blackened guard decorated in a gold foliage pattern with a wire-wound sharkskin grip. As the original sword now lacks a scabbard , we have provided a design typical of the period. This piece of English history is a must for the ECW collector and re-enactor.

Total length: 110.5cm
Blade length: 83.2cm
Grip length: 9.8cm
Weight: 1.47kg
Blade thickness (base) 0.5cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.36cm
Blade width (base): 3.4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 8.9cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 53.3cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This Swept-Hilt Rapier features classical lines, with a high-carbon steel flex-tempered blade, a stainless steel hilt (for reduced maintenance) and a hardwood grip. The hilt is of the same size as the museum piece on which it is based, providing an authentic “feel” in the user’s hand and weight and balance also match originals. The blade is interchangeable with our “Practical” blade (OH2255) which is designed for safety in rapier sparring. The matching Main Gauche (SH2198) may also be equipped with a sparring blade. 

Our Renaissance-style Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman’s education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Blades generally originated in one of the blade making centers such as Toledo or Solingen, but many differences in styling and hilt materials resulted from the local manufacture of hilts all over Europe. 

Total length: 113.7cm
Blade length: 93.1cm
Grip length: 8.6cm
Weight: 0.94kg
Blade thickness (base): 0.61cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 7.6cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 76.8cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Slightly Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our Basket-Hilt Backsword, replicated from an original in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England that dates from about 1760, has an unusual basket with twin engraved “horned beastie” plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length. The blade is German in origin, but the hilt and blade are contemporary.The hilt is crafted in stainless steel, to minimize maintenance, while the blade is forged in high-carbon steel. The grip is covered with wire-wrapped genuine ray skin and the basket liner, like the original, is crafted in fabric-covered leather.

Total length: 99.1cm
Blade length: 82.6cm
Grip length: 11.4cm
Weight: 1.16kg
Blade thickness (base): 0.6cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.24cm
Blade width (base): 3.18cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 7.6cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 53.3cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.