Kingston Arms – 15th Century Knights Sword – Atrim Design – Type XVIII
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$419.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 33 1/2''
- Weight
- 2 lb 2.8 oz
- Brand
- Kingston Arms
Overview
Kingston Arms - 15th Century Knights Sword - Atrim Design - Type XVIII
This Arming Sword with its acute tip and a diamond cross-section is typical of Arming Swords used by knights and professional men-at-arms of the 15th century. Though the sword is quite adept at thrusting into the weak points of an armored defense, the cut-and-thrust blade form retains enough meat in the cutting portion to ensure it can slash and hack with admirable capability.
This sword is one of Kingston Arms Atrim line which is a line of production swords designed with the oversight and input of Angus Trim. These are performance swords built with an emphasis on balance, weight, distal taper and blade harmonics. The focus on these attributes combine to create a sword with performance cutting ability whilst remaining an agile and responsive sword.
The blade is forged from 9260 high carbon steel; the crossguard and pommel are antiqued stainless steel. The grip is cord-wrapped wood which is overlaid in leather. The blade tang is peened over the pommel for an overall solid hilt construction.
The wood-core scabbard is bound in leather and completed with a protective steel chape.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Kingston Arms
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 33 1/2''
- Blade Length
- 27 1/4''
- Weight
- 2 lb 2.8 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 4 3/8''
- Thickness
- 4.9 mm - 2.6 mm
- Width
- 49.6 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 1/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What handling characteristics does this Type XVIII knight's sword have? Common Question
Designed with Atrim oversight, it emphasizes balance, distal taper, and blade harmonics for agile, responsive handling with a P.O.B. around 4 3/8 inches.
Q Is it suitable for cutting as well as thrusting? Common Question
Yes. The diamond cross‑section and acute tip excel at thrusts, while the cut‑and‑thrust blade retains enough mass for effective slashing and hacking.
Q What materials are used in the blade and fittings? Common Question
Blade: 9260 high carbon steel. Guard and pommel: antiqued stainless steel. Grip: cord‑wrapped wood overlaid in leather.
Q How is the hilt constructed? Common Question
The full tang is peened over the pommel for a solid, durable assembly; the grip is wood core with cord and leather wrap.
Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
Yes. A wood‑core scabbard bound in leather with a protective steel chape is included.
Q Is the edge sharpened from the factory? Common Question
The specification lists the edge as Sharp.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 33 1/2 in; blade length 27 1/4 in; width 49.6 mm; thickness 4.9–2.6 mm; weight 2 lb 2.8 oz; grip length 4 1/4 in.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Country of origin: China; manufacturer: Kingston Arms.
Q What is its historical inspiration? Common Question
A 15th‑century arming sword of Type XVIII, reflecting knightly sidearms used by men‑at‑arms of the late medieval period.
Q How should I care for the sword and scabbard? Common Question
Keep the carbon steel blade lightly oiled, wipe dry after handling, and condition the leather grip and scabbard occasionally to prevent drying.
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Kingston Arms: 15th Century Knights Sword - Atrim Design - Type XVIII Review
Kingston Arms 15th Century Knight Sword | Review | Kult of Athena
The Maker
Kingston Arms
Travel back in time with Kingston Arm’s expertly crafted authentic and functional swords. They’ve perfected their designs with pristine attention to detail, available at an affordable price point. Crafted in collaboration with Angus Trim, these European swords are innovative, strong and stand the test of time.
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Solid At the 300 dollar price point, I would argue this sword is with owning.I was willing to make the purchase with piece of mind knowing Gus had a hand in reviewing the quality. The sword is shorter than I am used to. The sword handles nicely and feels responsive in the hand. I enjoy the simplicity of its design. The peen is a bit rough, but that could be expected for a more “practical” sword. It appears that the handle of the sword is not perfectly in line with the blade. The sheath (which I consider an added bonus) is quite plain but includes a chape. The word also fits quite securely in the sheath which is nice. The wrapped handle of the sword looks nice, but the grip is mildly slippery without gloves.
Overall I am very happy with this practical sword!
OK but not great I own the Kingston Atrim Design and Crecy War Sword and can say this one is not nearly as nice in design and build. The handle covering was sloppy and the guard is actually dangerous to the handler. Don’t recommend this sword. Love the other two though.
It’s a pretty good sword for the price. Good balance, durable, feels well made. Absolutely beautiful to look at. The grip wrap feels very good and the scabbard is light and well put together. My only real issue is that the blade grind has a pretty steep angle and isn’t very sharp out of the box, so will require some major reprofiling in order to get a good cutting edge.