So I'm cleaning out the armory a bit and here's a few items I had hanging around that need to go off to a new home.
First up is the Museum Replicas Limited Ulfberht Sword:
An old legend has it that a Nordic smith named Ulfberht developed the first all steel blade. This crucial development achieved near-mythical status among warriors, making this one of the most important swords in the study of medieval weapons. Several of these blades from slightly different time periods exist, some engraved in gratitude and reverance with Ulfberht's hallowed name. Prior to the Ulfberht swords, all iron age European swords were of the pattern welded variety. Soft iron bars were welded together with strips of steel, forged into a blade shape, then a steel edge was welded onto the sword. But, the Ulfberht sword was a quantum leap in both technology and design. Not strips, but good carbon steel blades with enough carbon content to produce excellent swords. Not only was the material better, but the design of the sword was a definite improvement. The blade tapered more sharply to the point than did previous blades. This put the balance of the sword closer to the hand, making a sword that was faster on both the stroke and recovery than previous blades.
The Ulfberht Sword features engravings on both sides of the blade exactly as the original. The blade is unsharpened high carbon steel and beautifully balanced. The grip is wood wrapped with leather. The stout crossguard is steel, and the pommel is of the brazilnut shape that was quite popular at the time, both with Vikings and the rest of Europe. A beautiful and important sword.
This is a pretty nice sword. It is well balanced, made from high carbon steel and completely usable. It would be just the thing for cutting targets or wearing to the ren faire with medieval garb. At this price about 30 dollars below retail it's hard to go wrong. The sword is in pristine condition and has never been used or carried. Basically the only thing that has been done to it is that the grease that it was packed in was removed and it was put on a rack. A heavy leather sheath with a metal chape is included.
Asking price is 115 dollars plus shipping to your location.
Second is the Museum Replicas Limited Oakeshott Type XIV Medieval Arming Sword
Circa 1300
This medieval arming, or short sword features a blade that swells slightly at the top to put more weight in the hand to improve its cut and thrust capabilities, making for a very fast sword. The furniture is steel and the grip is wood covered in leather. A very effective and important sword. Includes matching scabbard. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. Can be seen in E. Oakeshott's book "Record of the Medieval Sword".
Overall: 33-3/8"
Blade: 26-1/4" long, 2-3/4" wide, 3/16" thick
Wt: 2 lbs/14 oz
This is a pretty nice sword. It is very quick, made from high carbon steel and completely usable. It would be just the thing for cutting targets or wearing to the ren faire with medieval garb. At this price about 50 dollars below retail it's hard to go wrong. The sword is in pristine condition and has never been used or carried. Basically the only thing that has been done to it is that the grease that it was packed in was removed and it was put on a rack. A heavy leather sheath is included.
Asking 130 dollars plus shipping to your location.
Next is an MRL English Hanger
Carried during the 1600s and 1700s, this type sword was also called a hanger. (The term cutlass wasnt used as an exclusive term for the sailors fighting sword until the 1800s.) It was frequently used by officers as a close quarters battle weapon because of its compact dimensions. This replica has a tough, tempered high carbon steel blade and a solid brass heart shaped guard characteristic of the period.
Overall: 30-1/2"
Blade: 25-1/2" long, 1-1/2" wide, 1/4 thick
Wt: 2 lbs / 8 oz[/I]
This is a pretty nice sword. It is forward balanced as one would expect from a cutlass, made from high carbon steel and completely usable. It would be just the thing for cutting targets or wearing to the ren faire with pirate garb. At this price about 30 dollars below retail it's hard to go wrong.The sword is in pristine condition and has never been used or carried. Basically the only thing that has been done to it is that the grease that it was packed in was removed and it was put on a rack.
Asking 100 dollars plus shipping to your location.
Next is an MRL Khyber Knife
This type of Charay knife (also known as a Charas, Churea and a Salawaryatagan) was first used in Indo-Persia, but quickly spread across the near east, deriving its common name, Khyber Knife, from its famed use against the British by the native tribes of the Khyber Pass area. It is still used in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Northern India today. The scabbard is worn thrust, unsecured, in a number of positions under a belt, with blades ranging from 14" to 30". Our offering has an aged finish on the entire knife and scabbard, including the worked and painted brass and buffalo horn grip on a full tang profile with the customary ring at the end of the grip that is often used for a wrist tie-down. The T shaped blade has a raised spine along the length of the blade, which allows the blade to be thin to hold a very sharp edge yet remain extremely strong.
The "knife" is in pristine condition and has never been used or carried. Calling this thing a "knife" is a bit of a misnomer. It's really a short sword in my opinion. Basically the only thing that has been done to it is that the grease that it was packed in was removed and it was put on a rack.
Asking 130 dollars plus shipping to your location
Finally I have a gladius
I do not know who the maker is. It is not for cutting at all, and I think is made of stainless steel. It would be just the thing to wear with a Roman costume if for example you happen to be one of the bad guys in your Church's Christmas pageant.
Asking 25 dollars plus shipping to your location.
First up is the Museum Replicas Limited Ulfberht Sword:
An old legend has it that a Nordic smith named Ulfberht developed the first all steel blade. This crucial development achieved near-mythical status among warriors, making this one of the most important swords in the study of medieval weapons. Several of these blades from slightly different time periods exist, some engraved in gratitude and reverance with Ulfberht's hallowed name. Prior to the Ulfberht swords, all iron age European swords were of the pattern welded variety. Soft iron bars were welded together with strips of steel, forged into a blade shape, then a steel edge was welded onto the sword. But, the Ulfberht sword was a quantum leap in both technology and design. Not strips, but good carbon steel blades with enough carbon content to produce excellent swords. Not only was the material better, but the design of the sword was a definite improvement. The blade tapered more sharply to the point than did previous blades. This put the balance of the sword closer to the hand, making a sword that was faster on both the stroke and recovery than previous blades.
The Ulfberht Sword features engravings on both sides of the blade exactly as the original. The blade is unsharpened high carbon steel and beautifully balanced. The grip is wood wrapped with leather. The stout crossguard is steel, and the pommel is of the brazilnut shape that was quite popular at the time, both with Vikings and the rest of Europe. A beautiful and important sword.
This is a pretty nice sword. It is well balanced, made from high carbon steel and completely usable. It would be just the thing for cutting targets or wearing to the ren faire with medieval garb. At this price about 30 dollars below retail it's hard to go wrong. The sword is in pristine condition and has never been used or carried. Basically the only thing that has been done to it is that the grease that it was packed in was removed and it was put on a rack. A heavy leather sheath with a metal chape is included.
Asking price is 115 dollars plus shipping to your location.
Second is the Museum Replicas Limited Oakeshott Type XIV Medieval Arming Sword
Circa 1300
This medieval arming, or short sword features a blade that swells slightly at the top to put more weight in the hand to improve its cut and thrust capabilities, making for a very fast sword. The furniture is steel and the grip is wood covered in leather. A very effective and important sword. Includes matching scabbard. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. Can be seen in E. Oakeshott's book "Record of the Medieval Sword".
Overall: 33-3/8"
Blade: 26-1/4" long, 2-3/4" wide, 3/16" thick
Wt: 2 lbs/14 oz
This is a pretty nice sword. It is very quick, made from high carbon steel and completely usable. It would be just the thing for cutting targets or wearing to the ren faire with medieval garb. At this price about 50 dollars below retail it's hard to go wrong. The sword is in pristine condition and has never been used or carried. Basically the only thing that has been done to it is that the grease that it was packed in was removed and it was put on a rack. A heavy leather sheath is included.
Asking 130 dollars plus shipping to your location.
Next is an MRL English Hanger
Carried during the 1600s and 1700s, this type sword was also called a hanger. (The term cutlass wasnt used as an exclusive term for the sailors fighting sword until the 1800s.) It was frequently used by officers as a close quarters battle weapon because of its compact dimensions. This replica has a tough, tempered high carbon steel blade and a solid brass heart shaped guard characteristic of the period.
Overall: 30-1/2"
Blade: 25-1/2" long, 1-1/2" wide, 1/4 thick
Wt: 2 lbs / 8 oz[/I]
This is a pretty nice sword. It is forward balanced as one would expect from a cutlass, made from high carbon steel and completely usable. It would be just the thing for cutting targets or wearing to the ren faire with pirate garb. At this price about 30 dollars below retail it's hard to go wrong.The sword is in pristine condition and has never been used or carried. Basically the only thing that has been done to it is that the grease that it was packed in was removed and it was put on a rack.
Asking 100 dollars plus shipping to your location.
Next is an MRL Khyber Knife
This type of Charay knife (also known as a Charas, Churea and a Salawaryatagan) was first used in Indo-Persia, but quickly spread across the near east, deriving its common name, Khyber Knife, from its famed use against the British by the native tribes of the Khyber Pass area. It is still used in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Northern India today. The scabbard is worn thrust, unsecured, in a number of positions under a belt, with blades ranging from 14" to 30". Our offering has an aged finish on the entire knife and scabbard, including the worked and painted brass and buffalo horn grip on a full tang profile with the customary ring at the end of the grip that is often used for a wrist tie-down. The T shaped blade has a raised spine along the length of the blade, which allows the blade to be thin to hold a very sharp edge yet remain extremely strong.
The "knife" is in pristine condition and has never been used or carried. Calling this thing a "knife" is a bit of a misnomer. It's really a short sword in my opinion. Basically the only thing that has been done to it is that the grease that it was packed in was removed and it was put on a rack.
Asking 130 dollars plus shipping to your location
Finally I have a gladius
I do not know who the maker is. It is not for cutting at all, and I think is made of stainless steel. It would be just the thing to wear with a Roman costume if for example you happen to be one of the bad guys in your Church's Christmas pageant.
Asking 25 dollars plus shipping to your location.