The largest collection of swords, weapons and more from the Bronze Age to World War II
Battle Ready

Hanwei Cromwell Sword

SKU: SH1049 Categories: , , Tag:
(6 customer reviews)

$389.95

In stock

Oliver Cromwell (1599 1658) was a powerful figure in English history during and after the English Civil War, when he rose from the rank of Captain of Horse to Lord Protector of England. His sword, said to have been carried at the battle of Drogheda in 1649, has been remarkably well preserved and features in the collection of the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England, where it is displayed in the permanent collection.

The Paul Chen / Hanwei Cromwell Sword is an accurate replica of the original ”mortuary” hilt style and features a blackened steel guard decorated in a gold foliage pattern with a wire-wound sharkskin grip. The blade is sharpened carbon steel with an antiqued finish. Includes a matching wood scabbard with brown leather wrap and blackened steel accents.

Overall Length39 1/2''
Blade Length32 3/4''
Weight2 lb 15 oz
EdgeSharp
Width34.7 mm
Thickness4.7 mm - 3.6 mm
PommelThreaded
P.O.B.3 7/8''
Grip Length3 3/4''
Blade [1566 High Carbon Steel]
TypeMortuary-Hilt Sword
ClassBattle Ready
ManufacturerHanwei
Country of OriginChina

6 reviews for Hanwei Cromwell Sword

  1. James Whitworth

    Function Over Fashion While aesthetically this blade may not be my cup of tea it is most certainly so functionally. The blade is long and sharp with a wicked point. It also has a fair amount of distal taper resulting in a nice point of balance. It is also well tempered resulting in a blade that is stiff but flexible. The hilt is similarly well constructed. The paint job of the basket guard is very well executed and adds just enough detail to not be distracting. Also, the grip, while a bit rough at timestimes, is excellent.

    Personally I only have two small problems with this sword. One is that the wire wrap is slightly loose. However, I only notice it when I push on the wire directly. I never notice it while gripping the sword. Second the false edge on the spine is not sharpened, which to me could be considered more of a personal preference.

    In conclusion while this sword may cost more than many other European blades made by Hanwei, it is well worth the money. I may never wear it to the Renaissance Faire, but I will certainly take it out and do test cuts with it.

  2. hengishammer

    Simply Beautiful Pics don’t do this sword justice. Its amazing and the balance is incredible. I love the handle and theres some real weight to the pommel. The antiqued finish is great too. A solid piece.

  3. Aaron J.

    A Very good looking and deadly sword This thing is lighting fast, and has enough presence to be a decent cutter. The only drawbacks are: The tang is a bit narrow, and I’d worry about cutting any hard targets. And the antiqued finish on the blade means that if you want to sharpen it, you will have to mess up the finish.

  4. Eric B.

    A personal favourite This is a beautiful well constructed sword, and although visually it’s an acquired taste, it does not disappoint at all, especially for the price.

    Just over 300 quid is a steal. This sword has a rock solid construction that will not give at all for light cutting and an amazing point. At first, I was worried about the threaded construction but it is indeed rock solid. The tempering is just right, although I haven’t been able to precisely find the hardness of the blade, testing on wood hasn’t damaged or nicked the blade at all.
    Its balance is just right-for a 2 pound sword it has enough heft to cut well but enough weight in the hilt to have perfect control of the tip. Historically, this is a more simple rendition of mortuary hilt sabres of the time but it will not disappoint. My only complaint would be the toughness of the handle, but a light pair of gloves and you won’t notice one bit. This is a great buy, don’t miss the chance.

  5. Lee T.

    A Masterpiece First of all, I’ll just agree with the previous reviewers and tell you this sword is excellent. If you had to fight a duel, this sword would not disappoint.
    It offers the length, point, and speed of lighter rapiers with a thick spine, and a good temper. A hard strike on a helm or breastplate might rattle it, but I doubt it would bend or snap unless placed under great strain.
    Against a soft target it is absolutely devastating. It pieced sandbags to a lethal depth with really only pressure from my wrist!
    I would venture it has the weight and power in the thrust to easily punch through a jerkin or leather buff coat and deep into the man underneath.
    It also has enough weight in the pommel and basket to be more than adequate for bashing in the melee.
    The blade shape of this sword is very cool, and it is an authentic, historic sword. Handling it really brings this home. It feels very much like an extension of one’s arm.
    The scabbard is also very nice, and the sword seats and fits into it extremely well, or at least mine did. For less than $350 dollars, I would highly recommend this product.

  6. Rob D.

    What was Hanwei Thinking? I almost returned this sword, but the handling and general fit and finish convinced me eo keep it. The problem is the so called “antique” finish on the blade. In fact it is what appears to be deep pitted rusting that makes it look like a barn sword. The picture above shows what looks like a light patina toward brown. In reality it is a surface as rough as course sandpaper with black background color that looks like rusting. I would normally send such a sword back but it handles so well and the fit and finish otherwise is so good that I will just grind the tough finish off and re-polish it. It’s just that for this price and from a good maker, I didn’t expect to have to spend several hours grinding, sanding and polishing.

Add a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

0
    0
    Your Cart
    Your cart is emptyReturn to Shop