![]() Browse, pick one, and own the battlefield. Our swords adhere to stringent specifications and are a worthy homage to the weapons of the medieval and the Renaissance periods. Most swords in our selection are crafted of high carbon steel, which makes them extremely hard and able to retain an edge. Those inclined towards fantasy will find something as well. Longswords, war-swords, choppers and claymores, but it’s not all history. Museum Replicas’ collection of two-handed swords encompasses a wide variety of period blades. They were surprisingly light at 4–6 lbs and used to counter weapons like pikes and halberds. These swords were so big – around six feet long – that, unlike previous versions, it was only possible to wield them effectively with two hands. ![]() Technically though, the two-handed sword belongs to the Renaissance. The blades tended to be slightly longer than regular swords, and capable of damaging full plate armor to the point where the opponent’s movements were substantially impaired. They were called great swords during the High Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Two-handed swords were known as war-swords in the early Middle Ages and used to destroy an opponent’s shield, shear through mail, and damage helms. Just like our other swords, Museum Replicas’ hand-and-a-half swords are aesthetically pleasing and works of excellent craftsmanship. We also offer other traditional swords of the period – the bastard sword and the war-sword. Museum Replicas houses a collection of hand-and-a-half swords which includes arguably the most famous of all medieval blades – the longsword. Blade shapes varied to the changes from the mail to full plate armor, but remained of a size that made them effective from horseback. Both are light enough to use one handed but allow for two handed use by gripping the base of the pommel. The second type is known as “bastard” swords with grips around five inches or so, and blades 30–34 inches long. The first tends to have approximately six-inch grips with the blades generally between 34–36 inches. ![]() Hand-and-a-half swords roughly fall into two categories. Many different swords fall into this category, and many of them are as maneuverable as they are surprisingly sturdy. The term hand-and-a-half is more a modern designation for a range of sword types that featured tapered blades longer than the standard shorter arming swords of the time but without the double-hand grips of larger, heavier war-swords. Our products are made of high carbon steel and other authentic materials and forged with state-of-the-art technology, guaranteeing both substance and style!Įxperience the power and versatility of hand and a half swords - get yours now! ![]() These are just a sample of the many excellent one-handed swords in the selection. Also, we offer a wonderful range of American Civil War sabers and swords. Those more into the Renaissance will find the Schiavona and the Mortuary Half Basket Hilt Swords particularly enjoyable. These include such weapons as the Sword of King Richard, Ulfberht, and Scimitar. For instance, the medieval period is well represented by swords of the Crusades and from Viking, Scottish, and Middle Eastern history. Museum Replicas offers an array of these fantastic weapons. However, the swords were still capable of inflicting damage with slashing strokes on lightly armored rank and file soldiers. As armor evolved in the High Middle Ages into complete suits of plate, the blades developed into more effective thrusting weapons. One-handed swords saw use across Europe for cutting through mail armor and leather armor, and slashing (draw-cutting) for mounted and foot combat. Similar longer bladed swords were quickly adopted by the Romans in the form of the Spatha which was used by their mounted troops. Given the huge variety of styles and types of these hand-held weapons, we find it best to group them according to what they are called.One-handed swords were first developed by the Celts of northern Europe and the British Isles, who fought from horseback. Medieval blades continue to fascinate and find an audience in a new generation of gamers, cosplayers, artists, and collectors. Click on the name or the picture of the subcategory for your battle-ready weapon, display piece, or both. To make your searching easier, we have made a “Medieval Swords by Name” category that sorts each sword by its name and style. In fact, we offer so many blades that sometimes they wind up having the same name, with the only difference being in the minute details on the weapon as a whole! And in offering so many of these epic replicas for LARP, cosplay, and other pursuits, we have numerous items that fall under the same style. It should come as no surprise that we have a lot of swords.
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