Functional Swords

Each and every one of the blades you'll find here in our functional swords section is more than just a pretty historical replica or a decorative display blade. Every sword you'll find in this section of Dark Knight Armoury is a hardy blade that's made to withstand the rigors of combat, ensuring that you can use these blades for display or for battle. Virtually all of our functional swords are battle ready and are forged from high carbon steel, as well as tempered to make them both strong and flexible, just like any good, functional sword should be. Many of our functional swords come with varying levels of working edges, which means that some are rather sharp and can be used for cutting the moment you get them (although not all come with working edges, so read the description to determine if they're unsharpened, factory sharpened, or anything else). We literally offer hundreds of different swords, all featuring very distinctive styles, ensuring that no matter your taste, there's likely a blade here for you, one that suits your needs, your style, and your budget! Some are traditional medieval swords straight out of the Dark Ages, while others are functional fencing rapiers from a time of more refined taste and precise blade work. Others still are works of pure fantasy, deriving inspiration from books, movies, video games, and other forms of fiction that are recreated in lifelike, working detail for any blade connoisseur to enjoy. The swords of Vikings stand next to examples of the Roman gladius, while typical medieval swords, like the arming sword, the long sword, the bastard sword, and the two handed sword all eagerly await the day that they are swung in battle, just like in the days of old. Greek swords are great for the historic warrior, while civil war sabers and cutlasses are perfect for those who have an interest in later styles of war and battle. And all of these wonderful blades are made by manufacturers like Windlass Steelcrafts, Hanwei, CAS Iberia, Cold Steel, and more, ensuring that each one is a great work that will likely not let you down any time soon. Used properly, these swords are a swordsman's dream, and thanks to the great look of each and every one, when you're not busy wielding them, either in battle or in training, they make for great display pieces to set on your mantle, too! We have a sword for every style here at Dark Knight Armoury, so if you fancy yourself a swordsman or a warrior, then why not take a moment to browse through our functional swords and see what catches your fancy? You never know, you might find the sword of your dreams, right here, right now.


 

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Bastard Sword

Bastard Sword

Item # SH2250

The Swiss and Germans originally carried these weapons, although Bastard swords soon became popular in other regions such as the British Isles and Europe.

Price:  $340.00 

Marshall Damascus Sword

Marshall Damascus Sword

Item # SH2001

Our single-hand Marshall Sword 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.

Price:  $860.00 

Sword of Altair

Sword of Altair

Item # 883015

The Sword of Altair is a sleek weapon of the assassin and has a high carbon steel blade with eagle-headed pommel and winged crossguard. Suede wrapped handle and wooden scabbard covered in brown suede.

Price:  $190.00
On Sale For: $150.00 

Claymore Antiqued Sword

Claymore Antiqued Sword

Item # SH2060N

The Claymore had a uniquely styled hilt that sets it apart from other great swords of the period. Typically of hand-and-a-half length, this versatile weapon could deliver great sweeping slashes or powerful thrusts.

Price:  $365.00 

Battle Sword

Battle Sword

Item # AH-3315

If there was ever a sword to carry into battle with you, than it has to be this Battle Sword. After all, it's in the name. This medieval sword is modeled after the classic long sword and has a look that's perfect for all classes and styles of warrior.

Price:  $91.00 

Hessian Horseman Sword

Hessian Horseman Sword

Item # 886505

This massive two-handed sword was wielded by the evil Hessian, also known as the Headless Horseman, during the course of the motion picture, Sleepy Hollow. With its serpentine hilt and its powerful blade, this sword is the epitome of intimidation.

Price:  $195.00 

Claymore Sword

Claymore Sword

Item # SH2060

Mainstay of the Highland warriors of the late 15th and 16th centuries, the Claymore had a uniquely styled hilt that sets it apart from other great swords of the period.

Price:  $365.00 

Viking Ulfbert Sword

Viking Ulfbert Sword

Item # 500864

This Viking Ulfberht sword is copied from a sword shown in Ian Pierce's book 'Swords of the Viking Age'. An old legend has it that a Nordic smith named Ulfberht developed the first all steel blade.

Price:  $200.00 

Raptor Sword

Raptor Sword

Item # 501090

We have named this new fantasy sword for the fierce prehistoric predator. The pommel is in the form of its deadly claw, but of course, the long curving blade is the real force of this beast. Includes a scabbard.

Price:  $215.00
On Sale For: $195.00 

Medieval Sword

Medieval Sword

Item # AH-3303

Swords came in all different shapes and sizes, although this Medieval Sword is perhaps one of the best depictions of the classic sword that any warrior would have gladly wielded, whether serving a king, fighting in the army, or acting as a brigand.

Price:  $88.00 

Lowlander Sword

Lowlander Sword

Item # SH2065

Wielded with ferocity on many a Gaelic battlefield, the massive Lowlander sword vividly illustrates the might of the Scots of old. Known as 'Slaughter-Swords' in the 16th century, these were the swords of choice for Scottish mercenaries of the period.

Price:  $440.00 

Dark Sentinel

Dark Sentinel

Item # SH2066

Combining the slashing power of the Samurai Katana with the agility and thrusting ability of fine European dueling swords, the Dark Sentinel is a handsome sword with a bite.

Price:  $195.00 

Celtic Combat Sword

Celtic Combat Sword

Item # ED2002

The Celts were brave warriors, from early as 500 BC fighting with strength and fury. The close combat sword was the chosen weapon in battle, as it's flared blade possessed a strong and deadly sharp edge that could be wielded quickly with great power.

Price:  $158.00 

300 Spartan Sword

300 Spartan Sword

Item # 881010

Available for the first time, the fully licensed Spartan Sword. We bring you a battle ready version made of 1095 high carbon steel, hand-forged and well tempered 24" blade with fuller.

Price:  $170.00 

Elven Battle Sword

Elven Battle Sword

Item # 501406

Elves are renowned for their grace, both in times of peace and in times of war. And this Elven Battle Sword perfectly embodies their war-craft, creating a blade of peerless design that perfectly suits an elf's graceful and fluid style of bladed combat.

Price:  $295.00 

Archer Sword

Archer Sword

Item # AH-3312

The archer's primary weapon was the bow and arrow, but what did an archer turn to when the enemy closed and tried to engage the archer in melee combat? In such a situation, the archer typically favored a short sword, just like this Archer's Sword.

Price:  $85.00 

Skofnung Two Handed Viking Sword

Skofnung Two Handed Viking Sword

Item # IP-707-2

The Vikings were a brutal lot, who prided themselves on their warrior prowess. As such, their weapons were not always pretty, but they were always effective, and in that regard, this Skofnung Two Handed Viking Sword is no different from its brothers.

Price:  $300.00 

German Landsknechte Flamberge Sword

German Landsknechte Flamberge Sword

Item # ED2630

This handmade sword is not for the faint of heart...as Great Landsknecht Swords were wielded by only the strongest and most fearless chosen front line Swiss and German soldiers of the Middle Ages.

Price:  $473.10 

The Accolade Sword of the Knights Templar

The Accolade Sword of the Knights Templar

Item # 502356

This magnificent sword named The Accolade would have been a sword worthy of the Grand Master to knight a loyal member into this holy order. The best metalsmiths from Windlass Steelcrafts have spent hours on each blade.

Price:  $375.00 

Hand and a Half Sword

Hand and a Half Sword

Item # 07-88HNH

We would be hard pressed to think of a more versatile or effective sword than the 'Bastard' or 'Hand-and-a-Half Sword' we offer here. For a sword of this size, it's amazingly light and fast and tips the scales at approximately 3 lbs.

Price:  $330.00 

The Crusader Signature Edition Sword

The Crusader Signature Edition Sword

Item # CF408-VA

The Crusader Signature Edition Sword has everything you'd expect in a typical sword from Valiant Armoury, as it was possesses a superb level of craftsmanship and is constructed from high quality materials, while still functioning like a real sword should.

Price:  $500.00 

Trondheim Viking Sword

Trondheim Viking Sword

Item # SH2296

Patterned after swords that have been discovered in the area around Trodheim, Norway, the sword exhibits early ninth-century styling, a time when the Norwegian Vikings were pillaging Britain and Ireland.

Price:  $789.12 

Celtic Sword

Celtic Sword

Item # SH2370

Our Celtic Sword has an anthropomorphic hilt and leaf-shaped blade. Solid brass hardware, a macassar ebony grip and leather scabbard make this piece ideal for the Celtic persona.

Price:  $176.64 

Ranger Battle Sword

Ranger Battle Sword

Item # IP-PS701

This sword might seem like it's something straight out of fantasy, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's for decoration only, because this Ranger Battle Sword was designed to be as functional and battle-ready as it is visually appealing.

Price:  $315.00 

Godfred Sword

Godfred Sword

Item # SH1010

Named for the feared 8th century Viking raider, our Godfred Sword is built around a beautifully patterned folded steel blade to replicate the pre-9th century originals.

Price:  $765.00 

Roman Maintz Gladius Sword

Roman Maintz Gladius Sword

Item # IP-023-2

Our Roman Maintz Gladius features a full tang construction, high carbon blade, hard wood handle. High polished steel spacer at the bottom of the handle for strength and durability. A wood scabbard, wrapped in leather is included.

Price:  $210.00 

Single Handed Short Sword

Single Handed Short Sword

Item # ED4404

The Single Handed Short Sword features a hammered and blackened iron pommel and guard welded to a hefty steel blade. The Single Handed Short Sword is durable and suitable for stage and reenactment fighting and come to you at a great price.

Price:  $83.60 

Assassin's Creed II Sword Of Ezio

Assassin's Creed II Sword Of Ezio

Item # 883019

The Sword of Ezio is made of high carbon steel and features a leather-wrapped grip with an intricate brass hand guard. A fully functional sword, this piece is great for re-enactments or just collecting.

Price:  $155.00 

Teutonic Knight Crusader Sword

Teutonic Knight Crusader Sword

Item # IP-003A-2

This Teutonic Knight Crusader Sword is made of high carbon steel making it light weight. The sword features wood scabbard wrapped in leather with polished steel accents. The handle is wood, wrapped in leather.

Price:  $279.00 

First Crusader Sword with Scabbard

First Crusader Sword with Scabbard

Item # AH-3355

Crusaders rarely wielded excessively ornate weapons, instead favoring ones that were reliable and effective. This First Crusader Sword with Scabbard is a replica of the typical sword that might have accompanied a soldier during the First Crusades.

Price:  $108.00 

Norman Sword

Norman Sword

Item # AH-3314

This Norman Sword is a classic example of what the typical medieval long sword would have looked like, possessing a simple look that would have complemented a variety of warriors, ranging from your average soldier to the virtuous and noble knight.

Price:  $93.00 

Wallace Claymore

Wallace Claymore

Item # IP-068-2

It comes with a full length top grain leather scabbard and the cross guard and pommel are solid steel, not nickle plated brass as on some. This Wallace Claymore sword also features a full heavy tang.

Price:  $315.00 

Sword Of General Maximus

Sword Of General Maximus

Item # 880012

From the classic movie Gladiator we bring you the Sword of General Maximus. This Sword of General Maximus has a hand forged, high carbon steel blade that has a highly detailed wood and brass hilt with a faux bone handle.

Price:  $325.00 

English Parliament Sword with Scabbard

English Parliament Sword with Scabbard

Item # AH-3358

You almost couldn't ask for a better weapon than this English Parliament Sword with Scabbard. This blade is a typical arming sword out of the middle ages, constructed with quality in mind, ensuring that this sword is as sturdy as it is stunning.

Price:  $94.05 

Falcata Sword

Falcata Sword

Item # IP-086-2

The Falcata Sword is often described as one of the most devastating swords that the Romans ever fought against. And looking the blade, it's not hard to see why, as it utilizes a forward-curving blade design that’s proven to be incredibly effective.

Price:  $207.00 

Brandenburg Rapier

Brandenburg Rapier

Item # 501409

The rapier is a classic evolution of the sword, changing as warriors began to favor finesse and skill over brute strength. This Brandenburg Rapier is equal parts form and function, possessing a dashing look and a strong blade fit for any noble swordsman.

Price:  $285.00 

Blacksword

Blacksword

Item # 501176

Forged by the dark elves in ages beyond counting, the sword was held by the wood elves for hundreds of years until it was gifted to a man known by many names, but called 'Blacksword' thereafter.

Price:  $235.00
On Sale For: $220.00 

Celtic Short Sword

Celtic Short Sword

Item # 888011

The Celtic Short Sword is the perfect compliment to the Celtic Battle Sword, this short sword was perfect for close quarters battle and the close confines of the forest.

Price:  $159.00 

The Father's Sword From Conan the Barbarian

The Father's Sword From Conan the Barbarian

Item # 884017

The Father's Sword is hand-forged from 1085 high carbon steel and tempered to 52 HRC for strength. This swords has been expertly reproduced by the master craftsmen at Windlass Steelcrafts, as an exact replica of the sword used on screen from the movie Conan The Barabarian.

Price:  $295.00 

Bush Cutlass

Bush Cutlass

Item # CTK356-22HC

If you've ever wanted to put an actual sword to work in the woods, then the Bush Cutlass is just the weapon for you. This sword is not only fully functional and great looking, but it's also made from quality materials that are made for rugged use.

Price:  $66.48 

Teutonic Crusader Sword

Teutonic Crusader Sword

Item # IP-601-2

The crusades saw many knightly orders spring up for various reasons, although few lasted into the modern day. One such order that continues on today is the Teutonic Order, whose emblem and spirit lives on in this impressive Teutonic Crusader Sword.

Price:  $260.00 

Crusader Sword

Crusader Sword

Item # AH-3304

Swords were constantly changing, evolving to suit the needs of the soldiers and knights who wielded them. By the time of the crusades, arming swords had given rise to long swords like this Crusader Sword, which was favored by many medieval warriors.

Price:  $88.00 

Roman Gladius Sword

Roman Gladius Sword

Item # ED4428

The grip is padded with leather and wire wrapped. These full tang weapons have been crafted by hand with the blade made from a single thick rigid piece of steel that extends the length of the blade through grip with heavy welded guards and pommels.

Price:  $102.60 

15th Century Longsword

15th Century Longsword

Item # 500800

The longsword, often called a hand-and-half, saw a great deal of service as a weapon of war, but was also employed a great deal as a civilian weapon of self-defense. Pommel and guard are steel. Grip is wood wrapped with leather and wire.

Price:  $245.00
On Sale For: $200.00 

Bastard Sword

Bastard Sword

Item # AH-3377

A Bastard Sword like this one is typically viewed as a combination of a longsword and a claymore, featuring a blade considered narrow when compared to a claymore and a blade considered as long and heavy when compared to a traditional longsword.

Price:  $144.00 

Fantasy Scimitar With Scabbard and Belt

Fantasy Scimitar With Scabbard and Belt

Item # DS-1370B

Based on both historical and fantasy concepts, this Fantasy Scimitar with Scabbard and Belt encompasses not only a pleasing visual aesthetic, but also embodies the extremely destructive cutting strength for which curve scimitars were so well known for.

Price:  $420.00 

Greek Sword with Bone Handle

Greek Sword with Bone Handle

Item # AH-4214

While curved swords might have been used by the Greeks for their cutting power, oftentimes Greek warriors were equipped with a straight sword, like the Greek Sword with Bone Handle, because of its overall effectiveness and martial reliability.

Price:  $148.50 

Pirate Captain's Hanger

Pirate Captain's Hanger

Item # 500968

The Pirate Captain's Hanger is made of beautiful antiqued brass and has a steel hilt. The fully tempered high carbon steel blade is worth its salt against any seabeast or while swarming the side of a galley.

Price:  $175.00
On Sale For: $160.00 

Celtic Norse Sword

Celtic Norse Sword

Item # ED2045

The Early Norse and Celtic people of the Middle Ages created simple, fully functional swords beautifully adorned with designs from their myths and legends. This beautiful Celtic Norse sword has a curled scroll hand engraved into its pommel.

Price:  $182.00 

Witchking Sword With Scabbard and Belt

Witchking Sword With Scabbard and Belt

Item # DS-1324B

Ornate and yet dour, this sword possesses an inherent character that is well suited for dark lords of all sorts. Of course, its name tells of the blade's origin, and in that wraith's hands, this Witchking Sword with Scabbard and Belt was nigh-unbeatable.

Price:  $420.00 

Classic Medieval Sword

Classic Medieval Sword

Item # 500020

The long and wide fuller on this blade lightens the overall sword and makes it possible to deliver fast and shearing cuts capable of cutting through the mail and padding that were worn during the period.

Price:  $195.00
On Sale For: $165.00 

8th Century Viking Sword

8th Century Viking Sword

Item # IP-033

This Viking Sword is fashioned after an Eighth Century Design. This beautiful sword has a highly polished 33 inch blade with fuller, dark hardwood handle and with polished solid steel pommel and cross guard.

Price:  $148.50 

Anduril Sword With Scabbard

Anduril Sword With Scabbard

Item # DS-1309

Inspired by the magnificent sword from Tolkien lore and the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, this Anduril Sword with Scabbard certainly does its namesake proud, featuring all the intricate detailing that made the original a true work of art.

Price:  $360.00 

Authentics Ö Dussack Cutlass

Authentics Ö Dussack Cutlass

Item # ED2652

Each Dussack is made from a single piece of steel and is clearly a "no frills" cutting weapon. Because of its simple and functional design, it was favored by commoners, who needed a weapon that could be used for a variety of purposes.

Price:  $93.00 

Roman Gladius Sword

Roman Gladius Sword

Item # ED2010

A very distinctive twist to this ancient design Roman sword rests in the striking solid brass studs that encircle the rich wood pommel and guard. Truly an imperial touch to this historical functional battle ready sword.

Price:  $184.30 

The Atlantean Sword From Conan the Barbarian

The Atlantean Sword From Conan the Barbarian

Item # 884016

The Atlantean Sword is hand-forged from 1085 high carbon steel and tempered to 52 HRC for strength. This swords has been expertly reproduced by the master craftsmen at Windlass Steelcrafts, as an exact replica of the sword used on screen from the movie Conan The Barabarian.

Price:  $295.00 

The Gladius Of Galba Sword

The Gladius Of Galba Sword

Item # 888007

This beautiful gladius has been replicated directly from the actual hero prop used in the Focus Features Roman epic The Eagle. The Gladius Of Galba Sword is made with a hand forged and tempered high carbon steel blade.

Price:  $234.00 

Double Handed Broadsword

Double Handed Broadsword

Item # ED4400

The Double Handed Broadsword features a hammered and blackened iron pommel and guard welded to a hefty steel blade. The Double Handed Broadsword is durable and suitable for stage and reenactment fighting and come to you at a great price.

Price:  $169.10 

Heron Mark Sword

Heron Mark Sword

Item # 500058

We are very proud to offer a Heron Mark sword. The sword is hand-forged, and of a very tough high carbon steel. The guard and pommel are of brass, and the balance is simply superb.

Price:  $275.00
On Sale For: $225.00 

Knights Templar Sword

Knights Templar Sword

Item # IP-003B-2

This Knights Templar Sword is made of high carbon steel making it light weight. The sword features wood scabbard wrapped in leather with polished steel accents. The cross guard and pommel are solid steel, polished and fitted onto a full tang.

Price:  $279.00 

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