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Viking Swords
Forged in fire for the Viking Reenactor! These Viking Swords would make Ulfberht Proud!
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Single Hand Swords
The Single Hand Arming Sword is forged like the originals carried by the knight class!
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Two Handed Greatswords
Two Handed Long Swords or Great Swords began to appear in the later periods of the dark ages. They were particularly effective against the continual advancements of plate armor, where the single handed swords could no longer compete. Hand forged these high carbon swords are built like the originals and can be used for western martial arts.
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Hand and a Half Sword
The Hand and a Half sword was also referred to as a bastard sword because it could not be classified in the family of single handed or two handed sword. The Hand and a Half sword has a long enough grip it can be used with two hands for a powerful blow but was also light enough and balanced enough that it could be used with a single hand.
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Roman Gladius
The Roman gladius was the feared sword of the Roman army. When used in formation behind a shield wall the gladius was unstoppable. Our hand forged gladius are forged from modern carbon steels for re-enactment and stage use and cutting. Though they are know for their thrusting ability but the gladius could also delivery a formidable slash.
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Cutlass
The cutlass was a short sword used on land and sea but was greatly favoured by sailors. It's short thick robust blade was good for daily tasks like cutting rope as well as being used as a weapon. Carried by many countries naval fleets this sword was still made most famous by the Pirates. Our cutlass are hand forged forged from high carbon steel.
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Basket Hilted
Basket Hilted Broadswords and Backswords suitable for soldiers, officers, and civilian use.
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Scottish Claymore
The Scottish Claymore is the highlanders greatsword, forged, tempered and battle ready!
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European Swords
Reliks functional European swords are suitable for re-enactment, stage use or for theatrical duel...
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Japanese Swords (Katana)
Our functional Japanese swords and katana are suitable for the martial artist and collector. Thes...
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Chinese Swords
Reliks.com's functional Chinese swords are crafted for the martial artist, designed with consulta...
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Fantasy Swords
Not all movie collectible swords are created equal. Many fantasy inspired pieces available on the...
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Functional Rapiers
Reliks sword store offers functional rapiers that are made for the historical fencer. These rapie...
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Stage Combat Swords
Stage swords are made to withstand heavier abuse than our historically accurate battle ready swor...
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Cavalry Sabre
Our selection of American Sabers and British Sabres our hand forged and as functional as the orig...
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Practice Swords
A swordsman has never become a master without the proper training equipment. We have a wide selec...
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Making News
Sword of Robert the Bruce
Sword of Robert the Bruce The King of Scots. (2) New images were added to the (Sword of Robert th...
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Competition Cutting Sword
Competition Cutting Sword Based on the Arbedo. (8) New images were added to the (Competition Cutt...
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Battlecry Cutlass
This Battlecry Cutlass would do any seafarer proud. (11) New images were added to the (Battlecry ...
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Tinker Early Medieval Sword...
single hand swords to satisfy the need of every Western Martial Arts practitioner. (10) New image...
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Basket-Hilt Backsword - Ant...
The Hanwei basket hilt backsword. (13) New images were added to the (Basket-Hilt Backsword - Anti...
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Battlecry Cutlass
This Battlecry Cutlass would do any seafarer proud, with a slightly upswept blade that has a clip...
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Viking Weddings: Time-Honor...
A Viking wedding is not just unique; they are an epic journey into history, combining solemn ritu...
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The Castillon Sword Discove...
In the verdant landscapes of the Bordeaux region of France, a remarkable discovery in the mid-197...
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The Basket-Hilt - Parts of ...
The basket or basket-hilt is an evolution of the earlier medieval swords where the quillons or cr...
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The Chappe: Essential Prote...
The material of choice for a chappe was often leather, selected for its flexibility and water-res...
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The Ulfberht Sword: Unravel...
The Ulfberht sword stands as a symbol excellence, and technological advancement during the Viking...
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Andrea Ferrara: The Esteeme...
Explore the legacy of Andrea Ferrara, a renowned sword-blade highly esteemed in Scotland during t...
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Highland Sword Dance: Embod...
Explore the captivating world of the Highland Sword Dance, a traditional Scottish dance that blen...
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The Kopis - The True Sword ...
The Kopis is a very unique sword with a clever design. The forward curving blade is called a recu...
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The Roman Rudis - Sword of ...
A rudis is a wooden sword received by a gladiator who achieved earning his freedom or retirement....
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Learn About The Medieval Kn...
The evolution of the medieval sword began earlier than 1500 BC with the traditional one-handed sw...
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Have Your European Sword Sh...
Reliks can sharpen your European sword for your Western martial art and sword cutting practice. G...
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Windlass Steelcrafts Sword ...
Windlass Steelcrafts manufactures hand forged functional swords and have set a high standard for ...
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