Windlass Steelcrafts – Royal Armouries Collection – Single-Edged Arming Sword
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1080 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 37 1/2"
- Weight
- 2 lbs 12.5 oz
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- English
Overview
Windlass Steelcrafts - Royal Armouries Collection - Single-Edged Arming Sword
Royal Armouries Sword IX.2638. A single-edged arming sword of the mid-15th century, reputedly to come from the site of the Battle of Castillion, near the River Garrone (France) in 1453 and purchased by the Royal Armouries in 1984. A group of over 80 swords is said to have been recovered from the same spot.
The sword has a single-edged blade, of wedge cross-section, having a false edge on the back of the blade near the tip. The blade is remarkably wide and thin, with a very acute edge geometry leading to a fine edge. The crossguard quillons end in curled tips to retain an opponent’s blade, the asymmetrical grip is located towards the back edge, and the squat scent stopper pommel makes the short grip comfortable to hold. This sword feels very nimble, and it is deceptively light compared to its width, due to the thinness of the blade and distal taper.
This replica is crafted with a hand-forged blade by an experienced, skilled blacksmith using modern 1080 high-carbon steel that is fully tempered and is distally tapered for proper weight distribution. The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features ornate cut-outs and an acorn tip. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso. Includes a certificate of authenticity on heavy stock, a tin of Windlass Classic Wax, and a polishing cloth. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts, the original can be seen in the Royal Armories Collection, Object Number IX.2638.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- English
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 37 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 31 5/16"
- Blade
- 1080 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 12.5 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 4 1/4"
- Thickness
- 4.4 mm - 2.2 mm
- Width
- 57 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 7/8"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q How does this single-edged arming sword handle? Common Question
It feels nimble with a light, distally tapered blade and a point of balance around 4 1/4 inches from the guard.
Q Is the blade sharpened from the factory? Common Question
No. It ships unsharpened.
Q What is the blade steel and construction? Common Question
Hand-forged and fully tempered 1080 high-carbon steel with distal taper; the pommel is peened.
Q Is it suitable for cutting practice or reenactment? Common Question
Classed as Battle Ready; suitable for historical training or collection. For cutting, sharpening and local regulations should be considered.
Q What historical piece is it based on? Common Question
A mid-15th century English single-edged arming sword from the Royal Armouries, object number IX.2638, reputedly linked to Castillion (1453).
Q What are the dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 37 1/2 in; blade 31 5/16 in; width 57 mm; thickness tapers 4.4 mm to 2.2 mm; grip 3 7/8 in; weight 2 lbs 12.5 oz.
Q What comes with the sword? Common Question
Leather-covered wood scabbard with brass chape, certificate of authenticity, Windlass Classic Wax tin, and a polishing cloth.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Made in India by Windlass Steelcrafts.
Q What care is recommended? Common Question
Keep the blade lightly oiled or waxed, dry after handling, and avoid prolonged storage in the scabbard to reduce moisture exposure.
Q What notable design features does it have? Common Question
Wedge-section single edge with short false edge, curled quillons, short tapered grip, and a squat scent-stopper pommel.
Video
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Royal Armouries Collection from Windlass: 15th Century Backsword IX.2638
The Maker
Windlass Steelcrafts
Windlass Steelcrafts not only creates props, clothing, and accessories to customers and popular TV productions, but also military supplies to governments across six continents – a testament to their expertise and quality. Their weapons, armor, shields, clothing and accessories are top notch quality for a price you can’t beat.
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This one didn’t necessarily appeal to me at first because even though I love arming swords, I tend to like stabby ones. But high quality arming swords are hard to come by so I finally decided to try this and it instantly became one of my favorites. I would love to carry this into battle as an archer or billman. As soon as I grab it, all the design features make total sense. The way the grip tapers down from pommel to cross guard makes it melt into my hand. And the pommel is beautiful, comfortable and balances everything out nicely. This blade is formidable but not too heavy and feels like it would be a monster cutter. It also feels like it would be perfectly effective at thrusting against a fellow billman or archer. I own 3 of these Royal Armouries swords now and they all well constructed and handle like a dream. I think this one would be sold out if people had a chance to hold it and see how comfortable and powerful it feels.