Once a society can manufacture steel, then strong, lightweight swords over three feet are possible. However, longer swords require more and constant training for the warrior, are best utilized when on horseback and were expensive to purchase, so the sword slowly became the weapon of only the nobility.

405 - CALEDONIA - inspired by the Scottish Claymore, this is an open-work design with four drooping arms meeting gracefully at each end. A fight-friendly choice for the Scottish play when massive swords are desired. The guard is 9 inches across.

costume – [$25.04]    one hand or archer – [$41.22]    zweihander – [$52.00]

401 - GALLOWGLASS - the shape is again distinctively Scottish. This claymore (claidhaem-mor = "great sword") is the weapon of choice for a traditional production of Macbeth.

costume – [$30.53]    leaf – [$44.63]    vorpal – [$55.16]
one-hand, archer or shortsword – [$50.11]

  404 – BANNOCKBURN – [limited availability] a true two-handed sword, 58" total length. This massive monster is very well balanced.   zweihander  – [$68.83] ; not available as a costume sword

413 - LOMBARD - from the Seine Valley to the battle of Hastings, from Lombardy to Tripoli, the Norman knight dominated warfare of the Middle Ages and transformed forever the concept of the nobleman / warrior. Was this incredible success due to his superior armament, especially the exquisitely crafted sword? Well, actually, no.

costume – [$21.74]    leaf – [$33.39]    vorpal – [$42.09]
one hand, archer or shortsword – [$37.91]

470 - NORMAN - made by CAS Hanwei of China, this is a fully practical single-hand sword. As with all Hanwei swords, the blade is fused onto the pommel, so there is no variation possible on the blade. 2½ lb total weight,  36" overall length.   5" wide steel guard, the blade is 30" long and 1½" wide.   fight-ready   $ 24.00

580 - NORWICH - hefty bronze guard, 8" across. usually a single-hand sword or falchion.

costume – [$26.53]    leaf – [$40.63]    vorpal – [$51.16]    one hand, archer or shortsword – [$45.68]

400-0 - VALENCIA - an elaborate brass guard, so also only a dress piece. costume (short 22 " blade only) – [$20.84]

400-S - VALENCIA (steel) - by contrast, this style is very sturdy, so fully fight worthy blades may be used.

costume – [$20.84]    one-hand or shortsword – [$40.42]    schlaeger – [$34.32]    vorpal – [$45.47]

414 - NAVARRE - the basic broadsword: light, durable, strong.

costume – [$19.65]    leaf – [$31.30]    vorpal – [$40.00]
    one hand or shortsword – [$35.83]

416 - WALLACE - Remember this from Braveheart? This is a reduced version, but it still has the look of the two-handed sword shown in the movie.     costume – [$25.26]    one hand or archer – [$44.42]

411 - BLACK PRINCE - Similar to traditional cruciform swords, but the non-traditional steel arms have been hollowed for minimum weight at maximum strength. 9 inch guard

costume – [$23.48]    one-hand or archer – [$39.65]

costume – [$18.26]    one-hand or archer – [$34.43]

419 - INFERNO - for those who want a little extra flair in their weaponry, a flame pattern is carved into the solid steel guard. A full-sized two-hand guard, way too much for a single-hand fighting style.    costume – [$18.26]    one hand or archer – [$34.43]    zweihander – [$45.22]

     427 - EXCALIBUR, PLAIN -  so named because it says "Excalibur" in tiny print on the pommel. Rather plain when viewed from the audience. Unfortunately, everyone has a different idea of what Excalibur should look like, and these have neither a high gloss finish nor are encrusted with jewels. Prop piece only. costume – [$20.00]

426 - EXCALIBUR, FANCY -  A very slightly more ornate version of the next plain Excalibur. Prop piece only. – [$26.95]

431 - RICHARD LIONHEART (silver) - single-hand sword.  Costume only, but very pretty (so why not use this as Excalibur?) – [$26.53]  

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