The Hilt - Parts of the European SwordThe hilt refers to several parts that make the entire sword handle. It is comprised of the pommel, the grip and the guard. It is simply put, everything that is mounted on the blade except the blade itself is the sword hilt. There are several different sword hilt types and designs that differ from culture to era. They can be not much more than a grip or could be elaborate basket-hilts designed to wrap around the wielders entire hand.Hilt PhotosThese are some photo's of several different Hilt found on the European swords that we offer.Daemon Blackfyre’s half brother, Aegor “Bittersteel” Rivers, a bastard who had joined with the rebels took up Blackfyre and fled with it across the Narrow Sea to the Free Cities where the sword was lost to history. See more of the Blackfyre Sword - Book EditionInterestingly, the hilt has a feature rarely seen on swords from this era - decorative spacers between the grip, pommel and guard. See more of the The Askeaton Early Viking SwordThis Petersen Type A/Behmer Type VIII sword is characterized by an ergonomic and comfortable hilt, and a light and agile blade. See more of the The Askeaton Early Viking SwordThe Type I wheel pommel and Type VII crossguard are period appropriate fittings that contribute to excellent balance and hand protection, reflecting the practical elegance of medieval European arms. See more of the Classic Medieval Cutting SwordThe grip is wood with raised spiral ridges and wrapped in brown leather as is the matching ornate scabbard. See more of the Knightly German Bastard Sword Pirates scaling the sides of treasure laden galleons relied on blades just like this—quick to draw, devastating at close range, and sturdy enough to double as an armoured fist thanks to the protective steel basket hilt. See more of the Pirate Boarding CutlassLongclaw sword hilt See more of the Longclaw Sword of Jon SnowRobb starks sword hilt See more of the Sword of Robb StarkEddard stark sword hilt See more of the Sword of Eddard Stark - IceVs0124 hilt detail See more of the House Taryls Heartsbane SwordVs0124 hilt See more of the House Taryls Heartsbane SwordWidows wail sword hilt See more of the Widows Wail Sword
The Basket-Hilt - Parts of ... The basket or basket-hilt is an evolution of the earlier medieval swords where the quillons or cr... Read More »
The Chappe: Essential Prote... The material of choice for a chappe was often leather, selected for its flexibility and water-res... Read More »
The Ferrule - Parts of the ... The ferrule or furelles are the ring or cap found on some sword hilts that cap the two ends of th... Read More »