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Windlass Battlecry! – Bosworth Longsword

(9 customer reviews)

$374.95

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The Battlecry! Bosworth Sword is fitted with a 1065 high carbon steel blade; the blade is imbued with a 50-52 HRC hardness after tempering. The crossguard and pommel are crafted from mild steel and the grip is overlaid with black leather with a spiralled riser beneath the leather. The thick blade tang was solidly peened to the pommel.

The blade and hilt are finished with an antiqued, battle-worn blued finish which resists rusting. The sword is paired with a leather scabbard with a steel chape and locket. The integrated belt loops are swivel-riveted to allow the scabbard to hang at a comfortable angle from the sword belt. The steel components of the scabbard are treated with the same blued finish as the sword. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.

The Bosworth is based on the longswords of the late Medieval period; the tapered blade profile is ideally suited for thrusting and for half-swording the blade into weaker points of the opponents defense. Though the blade is optimized for thrusting, it can still cut and slash with purpose. A diamond cross-section of the blade imparts a degree of stiffness to the blade which optimizes its thrusting ability.

Overall Length47''
Blade Length35 5/8''
Weight3 lb 0.6 oz
EdgeSharp
Width43.3 mm
Thickness5.5 mm - 4.1 mm
PommelPeened
P.O.B.4 1/2''
Grip Length8 1/2''
Blade [1065 High Carbon Steel]
Typelongsword
ClassBattle Ready
ManufacturerWindlass Steelcrafts
Country of OriginIndia

9 reviews for Windlass Battlecry! – Bosworth Longsword

  1. jarold d.

    Bosworth Longsword This is the second Bosworth that I’ve had. The first one was from a different retailer and was returned. Both swords show quality control issues, primarily with the sharpening process. On the first Bosworth (returned), about 1/3 of the blade edge was concave, as though the swordsmith feel asleep while sharpening it. This second Bosworth Longsword is better in terms of the edges of the blade being straighter, but not up to the quality that Windlass Steelcrafts has shown with other swords in their catalogue. Also on this second Bosworth, the scabard has a problem, though not serious. One of the plastic flanges at the throat of the scabard came loose and has been pushed far down into the scabard. Rather annoying, though it still works as a scabard.

    I’m on the fence about returning this second Bosworth. The sword itself handles very well, it’s quick, it is sharp and feels quite solid (no rattles or loose crossguard/pommel, etc.). One edge has a section that was “oversharpened”, but not as drastic as the first Bosworth (which was returned). The scabard issue is “one more thing” about this particular model of sword that gives me pause. I don’t think I would buy it again unless I knew the quality control issues were addressed.

  2. Roose Bolton

    Great thrusting sword Pretty decent balance. Weight is great, feels really agile. Mine didn’t come very sharp at all, still needs some work on that if I want to cut some tougher bottles. However, the blade is made for thrusting and it excels at that. Seems to be pretty tough too, haven’t noticed any damage in the blade or construction after some pretty hard strikes against a downed tree.

  3. Brian O.

    Good first sword I’m new to the whole world of swords, whether they’re real or decorative, but I belive I did my research and have concluded that this is a real weapon made a quality materials with good construction. The nodes of rotation are right at the guard and about halfway up the blade. There is almost no space between the guard and the blade, the pommel isnt crooked and the blade isnt warped. I think that windlass did a good job with this weapon. Buy one while theyre still going at the introductory price. The reason I give it four stars is that it isnt perfect because it isnt pretty, what with the stonewashed appearance and rough peen, but if youre into that its not a problem.

  4. Declan

    Too flexible I thought I had done my research also when buying a sword and brought the bosworth due to its price and reviews I saw. But it’s too flexible, I have tried to thrust with this sword and it bends when it encounters little resistance and I doubt it would thrust through leather etc certainly not through mail which I think if you were to thrust at a person in heavy clothing even you could have a real problem, thrusting it’s just too bendy, I like the sword I like the scabbard that comes with it but I don’t consider this a really usable sword and would not carry this in a sword fight you have to be able to thrust and this sword is too light, a heavier sword with less flexibility will I think take the day, it is nice though but I think its more a really nice wall hanger

  5. harry b.

    outstanding sword MY example of the Bosworth is really well made, tight, and properly sharp for what it is. It’s stiff and thrusts well, with no inappropriate flex. i like the finish, even though not historical, it seems to have a decent protective quality. It came very well packaged and coated with preservative grease but not drenched in it! on the strength of this example i plan on purchasing additional pieces in this line

  6. Ermenher

    Affordable and Good The sword feels great in the hand and is accurate in design with the exception of finish. The sheath is a nice addition for transportation. But the edge could have been much sharper, the angle was much to steep. Here is a video review https://youtu.be/uEiW-d-Gd-w.

  7. Nick F.

    Incredible There are many reviews on this sword and I’m going to do my best to encompass all of the pros and cons.

    Pros-
    This sword is incredibly well build, sturdy, has a good weight and none of that windlass rattle I’ve heard so much about.
    The blade is full tang with a very evident peen at the end of the pommel.
    The leather grip has a nice feel.
    The sword comes sharp enough to cut through cardboard, bottles, and possibly wood, though the last is not reccomended.
    My sword had no overly crazy amount of flex, rather just enough, it was able to be bent quite a long way and then spring back into shape after being let go, and the cross section gives it a very good amount of stiffness, though not enough that it would break if stabbed through armor or anything.

    Cons
    The spiral riser under the sword can become uncomfortable after extended periods of holding the handle. (gloves reccomended)
    The “scabbard” it comes with is not really a scabbard but a sheath, there is no wood under the leather, making the sheath flexible and somewhat annoying when the sword is drawn and the sheath flops around your leg, though it does not impare transportation and looks aesthetically nice.
    The sheath has plastic flanges that secure the blade inside of it, when removed from it the blade has residue left on it, both powder and plastic. Though it is easy to clean off with your fingernail and/or a cloth.
    The leather of the handle is seccured with stitching on one side of the handle, this can be uncomfortable. (Reccomend holding it so the stitching is facing towards your chest.
    The scabbard seems to have some epoxy/liquid nails securing the blade to it. It adds to the security of the blade being held in, but come on, why not just make the collar for the blade to go in snug.

    Final notes

    The sword came well boxed and sell protected thanks to KoA’s quality shipping, I got mine in 4 days (ordered on a monday in the morning, recieved on the following Friday in the afternoon). I have always been very happy with KoA’s service on this.
    The sword, crossguard, pommel, and the chape and collar of the sheath all came with a protective layer of grease, it’s easy to wipe off, and I reccomend doing so if you want to comfortably use this sword.
    Other reviewers have complained about the sharpness, mine cam perfect, the edges all the same shape and the bevels perfectly alligned.
    NO ONE ELSE has commented on this, but the sword has a slight ricasso (That flat section before the edge) it is not sharp but is the same thichness as the blade, so while it isnt sharp it is somewhat uncomfortable to use as it would be used in a historical sense.

    Overall
    This sword is wonderful, I love it. THis is my first Windlass purchase as I’ve been off and on about buying from them due to mixed reviews. I thoroughly enjo this sword an I hope this review helps all who look to buy one of these amazing pieces of art for themselves.

  8. Randy M.

    Great after some modifications I bought a Windlass Stickelstad Viking Sword summer of 2017 and really liked it. Got this Bosworth a year ago during the Black Friday sale for $213. I used it for drilling and cutting for a month or so and noticed a few things.

    I agree with Nick F. about the grip issues. The riser and stitching were both uncomfortable. Also, the leather wrap was very tacky and started to wear pretty quickly. Additionally, the wood of the grip was not tightly fitted to the tang, so it would rattle if you tapped it on the side of the grip. This did not affect indexing AT ALL, it was just a bit annoying.

    Anyway, I took advantage of the small opening between the blade and crossguard to drip some Gorilla Glue down there (guided by a paperclip), let it rest a day, and no more rattle :). I also removed the leather wrap and riser, wrapped the handle with waxed cotton thread, then used some hockey tape over it. It’s something I’ve been doing with my feder, and I love it.

    I’m also not a huge fan of bluing on the blade (I understand this is one of the ways they keep the cost down), as cool as the marbled effect the Windlass applied looks. I soaked some washcloths in white vinegar and wrapped the blade with them to convert the bluing to rust so I could remove it. I really enjoy the look of blued fittings, however, so I left those.

    The sheath is fine for a sub-$300 sword, and the suspension is a bit funny-looking but very functional while letting the sword ride at a comfortable angle.

    All that said, I can’t complain about the quality of this sword at all. I just took a budget blade and adjusted the aesthetics and grip to my liking. Now it looks great and is a dream to wield! I give it 4 stars because it isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty close to it for the price :)

  9. Elias Katsaros (verified owner)

    I don’t have to say too many things about this sword. I received it this morning, and I loved it, beautiful sword!!!
    Elias Katsaros

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