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Agincourt Sword
The Paul Chen Agincourt sword made by Hanwei, an English-style single-hand sword, commemorates one of the memorable battles of the Hundred Year’s War between England and France.
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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 steel. These swords will appeal to the re-enactor who wants a sword with the same appearance as the originals.
Total Length: 89.6cm
Blade Length: 69.3cm
Grip Length: 12.5cm
Weight: 1.13kg
Blade Width (base): 3.9cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9.8cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £235.83 Incl. Tax: £283.00 -
River Witham Sword
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.
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The River Witham Sword was dredged from the River Witham near the town of Lincoln during work carried out in 1788. The sword may be a remnant of the Battle of Lincoln in 1141, but it is more likely that it was made between 1250-1300 CE. The inscription on the blade reads: +NDXOXCHMDRCHDXORVI+.
Total Length: 97.2cm
Blade Length: 80.1cm
Grip Length: 9cm
Weight: 1.58kg
Blade Width (base): 4.9cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 17cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £255.00 Incl. Tax: £306.00 -
Henry V Sword
The Henry V Sword is modelled after the sword hung over the tomb of one of England’s great warrior kings. The single-handed cut-and-thrust weapon combines a relatively short sturdy blade with elegant down-swept quillons and a wheel pommel.
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This sword comes with high quality scabbard.
Total length: 87.6cm
Blade length: 69.9cm
Grip Length: 9.2cm
Weight: 1330g
Point of Balance (PoB): 8cm
Blade width (base): 4.6cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £235.83 Incl. Tax: £283.00 -
Mercenary Sword
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.
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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.Excl. Tax: £275.00 Incl. Tax: £330.00 -
Lionheart Sword
The single-hand Lionheart Sword is typical of the cruciform-hilt style of the crusading knights of Europe in the 12th and 13th centuries. The wheel pommel and slightly turned-down bow-tie guard make this a very attractive sword.
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Total Length: 85.2cm
Blade Length: 68.6cm
Grip Length: 9.2cm
Weight: 1.13kg
Blade Width (base): 3.4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 10.8cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £235.83 Incl. Tax: £283.00 -
Sir William Marshal Sword - Forged
The single-hand Marshall Sword by Paul Chen epitomizes quality and authenticity in broadsword construction. The sword is based on an original, now in a British museum, used by one of England’s finest knights, Sir William Marshall, who served the crown faithfully under Henry II, Richard the Lionheart and Jack Lackland.
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The Hanwei SH2000 version features a forged high-carbon steel blade with excellent handling characteristics. Tempered to a tough HRC 54, the blade section features a central ridged fuller and full-length distal taper - a tough test for the bladesmith but resulting in a superb combination of speed and strength. The grip is leather wrapped and laced and the guard and pommel are elegant in their functional simplicity. The scabbard is leather-covered with steel mounts.
See models SH2001 for the forged-folded version and SH2046 for the “Practical” version of the Marshall sword.
Total Length: 101.6cm
Blade Length: 84.4cm
Grip Length: 10.3cm
Weight: 0.96kg
Blade Thickness (base): 0.56cm
Blade Width (base): 4.65cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £332.50 Incl. Tax: £399.00 -
Sir William Marshal Sword - Damascus Steel
The Paul Chen single-hand Damascus Steel Marshall Sword from Hanwei sets new standards of quality and authenticity in broadsword construction. The sword is based on an original, now in a British museum, used by one of England’s finest knights, Sir William Marshall, who served the crown faithfully under Henry II, Richard the Lionheart and Jack Lackland.
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This sword features a forged - folded Swedish powder steel blade with excellent handling characteristics. Tempered to a tough HRC 54, the blade section features a central ridged fuller and full-length distal taper - a tough test for the bladesmith but resulting in a superb combination of speed and strength. The grip is leather wrapped and laced and the guard and pommel are elegant in their functional simplicity. The scabbard is leather-covered with steel mounts. Truly a sword for the connoisseur.
Total Length: 101.6cm
Blade Length: 84.4cm
Grip Length: 10.8cm
Weight: 1.5kg
Blade Thickness (base): 0.56cm
Blade Width (base): 4.65cm
Blade: Damascus Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £416.67 Incl. Tax: £500.00 -
Practical Mortuary Hilt Sword
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.
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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.Excl. Tax: £265.83 Incl. Tax: £319.00 -
Hand-and-a-Half Sword
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 again more closely 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.
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This version of a 16th-century piece provides an economical and versatile cutting sword. Balance is excellent, providing a sword which lends itself to both single and two-handed use.
Total Length: 94.6cm
Blade Length: 69.3cm
Grip Length: 19cm
Weight: 1280g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.6cm
Blade Width (base): 4.5cm
Blade: 1566 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather & Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £258.33 Incl. Tax: £310.00