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Here are some of the items currently available- I will do my best to keep this area updated several times a week, posting new items as they are made.    Prices do not include shipping.   If you wish to negotiate terms on one of these pieces contact me at  tinker@tinkerswords.com.  When an item is sold it will be posted Recently Sold page for a time, then be moved to the Archives.
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'Scagel-Style' 'Persian' Fighting Knife




Overall Length:  14-5/16  inches
Blade Length: 9-1/4 inches
Hilt Overall Length: 5-1/16 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-5/16 inch
Blade Thickness at base: 1/4 inch
Center of Gravity: 1 inch from base of blade
Weight: 12.5 ounces
Several decades ago this style of knife became known as a 'Persian' Fighter for some reason... you could call it an 'Elfin' Fighter and be as accurate frankly.  Whatever it is it's a good-looking, functional fighting knife or camp knife (Hmmm... 'But honey- it's deer season! I need a new Camp Knife!') that feels great in the hand and exhibits superior cutting power for camp chores, building blinds etc.

The Blade is selectively hardened 5160 spring steel ground in a subtle convex curve from the spine to the extremely sharp zero-ground cutting edge.  In it's present 'bright' finish it does not exhibit a noticeable temper-line but this should emerge as the knife naturally patinates in use.  The blade is made in the style of the late Wm.Scagel with the tang inline with the spine of the blade.  The tang extends through the handle to within approx. 5/8 inch of the tip of the handle.

The handle is composed of a brass guard secured and sealed with low-temperature silver solder, a section of beautifully figured Afzealia Burl wood (not a mistype- it's Afzelia, not Azelia) and a Lignum Vitae 'pommel.'  The handle sections are epoxied to the tang which is notched to provide extra grip for the epoxy.

The knife iks provided with a leather-covered wood scabbard decorated with a vine-and-leaf motif in high relief.  A leather Field Scabbard can be provided at additional cost.
US$425 + Shipping


Type XVa Sword


Oakeshott Type: XVa
Overall Length:  41-1/4  inches
Blade Length: 32 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-7/16 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 5/16 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .362 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .170 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 29-1/4 inches
Length of Handle: 7 inches
Pommel Type: J
Center of Gravity: 3 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard):  approx. 17-1/2 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 15 oz

Type XVa sword in the style of the late 14th through mid 15th C.   Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the  spine, shoulders and tang with the last 8 inches towards the point drawn to a uniform HRc51-53.  The blade has a very convex distal taper making it super rigid. The guards and pommel are made from Mild Steel.  The handle is sandwiched hardwood with  risers at the top, bottom and center.  The handle is wrapped in real linen cord then covered in green Chrome-tanned leather.  The hilt is secured by passing the tang through the pommel and riveting the tip of the tang over the pommel.  The sword is currently provided with a brown leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape; A leather-covered wooden scabbard with metal fittings can be provided at additional cost.

The type XVa is an 'Espee Batard' or bastardsword suited to use in either one or two hands.  This sort of sword with it's very rigid, dagger-like blade evolved as a response to plate armor, allowing the user to stab 'around' the plates to attack vulnerable areas between the plates.  The very thick, narrow blade makes cutting challenging.
Price with Brown leather scabbard:
US$1250 + Shipping  SOLD


Late Viking/Early Medieval Sword


Oakeshott Type: Unclassified type
Overall Length:  36-1/4  inches
Blade Length: 30-5/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-7/8 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1-1/8 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .182 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .090 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 5-9/16 inches
Length of Handle: 4 inches
Pommel Type: A
Guard Type: 1
Center of Gravity: 5-1/2 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard):  approx. 21-3/4 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs

Sword in the style of the late Viking or Early Medieval period.  Blade is an Unclassified Type, somewhat between a Type X and a Type XII.   Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc52, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the tang.  The blade has a straight distal taper. The guards and pommel are made from 1018-1020 mild steel.  The handle is sandwiched hardwood with  risers at the top, bottom and center.  The handle is wrapped in real linen cord then covered in brown Chrome-tanned leather.  The hilt is secured by passing the tang through the 'Brazil-Nut' pommel and riveting the tip of the tang over the pommel.  The sword is currently provided with a Natural leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape; A leather-covered wooden scabbard with metal fittings can be provided at additional cost.

Swords of this type were in use at the time of the Norman Invasion of England in 1066.  This particular sword has a blade somewhere between a type X and a type XII.  While the sword is quite thin in cross section it does not feel at all 'whippy' and has good 'blade presence.'  The sword feels very light and agile in the hand and with it's thin cross-section and forward balance should make an excellent cutting sword. 

There's a bit of a story with this sword- for one thing I'm not quite sure when I started the blade...  years ago (7-9?) a member of a local theatrical troupe asked me to make a Viking sword (Tus the mono-temper at HRc52.)  I had blithely started this blade without consulting my notes, and when I did was dismayed to find that the customer had specified a sword 2-1/4 inches wide at the base!  I set this partially-finished blade aside, thinking I'd just use it for a stock sword later and promptly forgot about it.  Things piled up as they do and the blade remained forgotten until this week when I spotted the tang sticking out from behind some miscellenious stuff and pulled it out to see what it was...  I immediatly set about finishing the sword.
Price with leather scabbard:
US$1075 + Shipping Sold 


Tinker Pearce Tactical TSS (2011-055-02) 

Oakeshott Type: N/A
Overall Length:  21-7/8  inches
Blade Length: 16 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-5/16inches
Blade Width (widest:) 1- 7/16 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .100 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 5-7/8 inches
Center of Gravity:2 inches from base of blade
Weight: 20 ounces
The challenges of designing a modern 'Tactical' sword are many;  It needs to be long enough to offer significant advantages of reach and cutting power and excellent utility, be a good weapon and yet be compact and light enough that it's convenient to carry.  It also needs to be made of proven materials that will withstand the rigors of a wide variety of conditions and use.
This TSS features a differentially-tempered 5160 spring steel blade ground with a slightly convex grind from the spine to the zero-ground cutting edge giving it superb cutting power- but don't take my word for it; check out this video: cutting video.  The Cocobolo wood handle is ergonomically shaped and the wood is quite stable and resistant to shrinkage,  cracking and impact.
The sword is currently provided with a very simple leather scabbard.  Avalaible options (at additional expense) include a protective Black Oxide coating, a 'field-grade' leather scabbard and G-10 handle scales.
This is the second sword of this model offerred for sale as indictaed by it's serial number.
Price:
US$700 + Shipping  Sold


Tinker Pearce Tactical TSS (2011-054-01) 

Oakeshott Type: N/A
Overall Length:  21-7/8  inches
Blade Length: 16 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-5/16inches
Blade Width (widest:) 1- 7/16 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .100 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 5-7/8 inches
Center of Gravity:2 inches from base of blade
Weight: 20 ounces
The challenges of designing a modern 'Tactical' sword are many;  It needs to be long enough to offer significant advantages of reach and cutting power and excellent utility, be a good weapon and yet be compact and light enough that it's convenient to carry.  It also needs to be made of proven materials that will withstand the rigors of a wide variety of conditions and use.
This TSS features a differentially-tempered 5160 spring steel blade ground with a slightly convex grind from the spine to the zero-ground cutting edge giving it superb cutting power- but don't take my word for it; check out this video: cutting video.  The Cocobolo wood handle is ergonomically shaped and the wood is quite stable and resistant to shrinkage,  cracking and impact.
The sword is currently provided with a very simple leather scabbard.  Avalaible options (at additional expense) include a protective Black Oxide coating, a 'field-grade' leather scabbard and G-10 handle scales.
This is the first sword of this model offerred for sale as indictaed by it's serial number.
Price:
US$700 + Shipping  (Sold)


Thwittle in a style sometimes called a 'Peasant dagger'


Overall Length:  8-3/4  inches
Blade Length: 4-13/16 inches
Hilt Overall Length: 3-15/16 inches
Blade width @ Base: 5/8 inch
Blade Thickness: 1/4 inch
Center of Gravity: 3/8 inch from base of handle
Period: 12th - 15th C.AD
A narrow tang on a knife was, in the Medieval period, called a 'Whittle' tang and a knife featuring such a tang was referred to as a'Thwittle.'  The vast majority of Thwittles were mounted with thin working blades of a variety of sizes and useful shapes but some were mounted with thick narrow blades more like a single-edged dagger.  In the sheath these would be indistinguishable from a 'normal' working knife.  In recent years we have come to refer to these as 'Peasant Daggers' as they seem to be a way of concealing a useful weapon in plain sight.  Based on an excavated blade from London this knife features a 5160 spring steel blade 1/4 inch thick at the base with a shallow convex distal taper from the base to the point.  The flats of the blade are 'rolled' into an edge. There is a slightly raised section at the base of the spine and the base of the blade sports an incised groove on either face near the spine.  There is a brass shoulder-plate and the handle is Cocobolo wood. 

The sheath is 6 oz. top grain vegetable tanned leather.  It is dyed a light tan color and it's surfaces are decorated with period-style incised work.  When hung from the belt by the attatched leather cord the knife sits deeply and securely in the sheath.  The scabbards form and decoration are in the style of excavated examples contemporary to the knife.

While this knife seems to be primarily intended as a weapong it does retain a reasonable amount of utility as an eating knife or for light camp chores.
US$195 + Shipping  SOLD


Dagger of the Baselard style


Overall Length:  13-3/8  inches
Blade Length: 8-3/8 inches
Hilt Overall Length: 5 inches
Handle Length: 4 inches
Blade width @ Base: 7/8 inch
Blade Thickness: 1/4 inch
Center of Gravity: 1-1/8 inches from base of hilt
Period: Late 13th - 15th C.AD
The medieval Dagger came in a variety of hilt and blade forms but the one thing thay had in common was that they were purpose- built to circumvent armor.  One of the more popular forms of dagegr, particularly in the 14th C. AD was the baselard.  They might have a narrow tang, a full tang or something in between but their defining characteristic is a hilt in the form of a capital 'I.'   This practical form prevents the hand from slipping onto the blade when thrusting but also gives purchase when removing it from the target.  This example with a full-profile hilt features a double-edged 5160 spring steel blade and Cocobolo wood scales secured by brass rivets.  The top-grain vegetable-tanned period-style single-seam scabbard has been dyed a light tan color.
US$275 + Shipping SOLD

Ballock Dagger


Overall Length:  16-3/8  inches
Blade Length: 11-3/16 inches
Hilt Overall Length: 5 3/16 inches
Handle Length: 4 1/4 inches
Blade width @ Base: 13/16 inch
Blade Thickness: 1/4 inch
Center of Gravity: Base of Blade
Period: Late 14th - 16th C.AD
The Ballock Dagger (or later called a 'Kidney Dagger' by squeamish Victorians) is characterized by it's hilt form.  In this style of dagger the normal cross-guard is replaced by two (or rarely three) ball-shaped lobes.  These are usually carved of the same piece of material as the handle (as this daggers is) but are occasionally a separate piece or can even be of metal.  The handle itself can be flared as this examples is of be phalliform in shape.  This dagger features a single-edged blade fo 5160 spring steel and an exotic hardwood handle with a brass shoulder-plate and butt-plate.  The hidden tang runs the full length of the handle but is not attatched to the butt-plate which is secured by four small nails.  The period-style single-seam scabbard is dyed a medium brown color and is reinforced at the throat and tip.

It is often said that such daggers were worn centered on the front of the body in a suggestive fashion but in reality this was only widely practiced in England for a short time in the mid-14th century.
US$425 + Shipping SOLD


Kopis Style Shortsword (for larger hands too!)



Oakeshott Type: N/a
Overall Length: 26-1/8  inches
Blade Length: 20-7/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2 inches
Blade Width at 'belly': 2-1/16 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .110 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 5-1/4 inches
Pommel Type: n/a
Guard Type: n/a
Center of Gravity: 5-5/8 inches from base of blade
Location of Blade Node (measured from base of blade):  approx. 14 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 3/4 inch from base of blade on handle
Weight: 2lbs. 2 Oz.

Sword in the style of a Greek Kopis or early Roman Falcatta.  Based on a drawing in Richard Burton's "Book of the Sword."  The blade is 5160 spring steel and is differentially tempered to approx HRc58-60 st the cutting edge.  The spine and tang are drawn to HRc45-48.  The blade has a straight full-length distal taper making the sword very light and handy.  The tang is the full profile of the handle.  The grip scales are Cocobolo and are secured with 4 brass pins.  The handle works best for medium to very large hands.  The sword is provided with a  wooden scabbard that will be finished either with a clear-coat or Leather cover and with brass fittings at the customer's option.

This is the sort of sword that the Spartans might have really carried and fought with.  It is also likely to be an ancestor to the famous Ghurka Kukri and possibly the Norse Scramasax.  This modern interpretation of the classic design is very quick and agile in the hand and has excellent cutting power.  Would be an excellent combination tool and weapon for field use,  recreational cutting practice or even historic recreations.
Price with leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass furniture
US$1100 + Shipping SOLD

Dagger of the 'Baselard' style


Overall Length:  13-3/4  inches
Blade Length: 8-1/4 inches
Hilt Overall Length: 5 inches
Blade width @ Base: 7/8 inch
Blade Thickness: 1/4 inch
Center of Gravity: 1/2 inch inch from cross on handle
Baselards were a very common form of medieval dagger which came in a variety of forms generally characterized by a hilt in the shape of a capitol 'I.'  This dagger has a full-profile tang and a double-edged 5160 spring steel blade with a convex zero-ground edge.  Handle scales are mesquite and are secured by 9 1/8 inch brass rivets.  An simple but attractive dagger with a good feel in the hand.
The dagger is provided with a simple leather scabbard reinforced at the throat.
US$255 + Shipping

Gran Espee de Guerre (Type XIII) sword

Oakeshott Type: XIII 
Overall Length:  46  inches
Blade Length: 35-7/16 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2.2 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1.43 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .190 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .095 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 10-1/16 inches
Length of Handle: 7-1/2 inches
Pommel Type: J
Guard Type: 1
Center of Gravity: 4-5/8 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard):  approx. 23-1/4 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 3lbs 10 oz

Type XIII sword in the style of the late 12th through mid 14th C.   Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the  spine, shoulders and tang.  The tip of the blade is slightly rounded. The guards and pommel are 'keyed' on the recangular section of the tang to prevent rotation and are made from Mild Steel.  The handle is sandwiched hardwood with  risers at the top, bottom and center.  The handle is wrapped in real linen cord then covered in green Chrome-tanned leather.  The hilt is secured with a 5mm Allen sleeve nut threaded SAE 1/4-20 that is counter-sunk into the pommel so the hilt may be taken down for maintenance.

The "Gran Espee de Guerre" or " Great Sword of War" were a variety of (generally) two-handed swords designed to defeat chain-mail.  As such they tended to be quite long and relatively heavy with a flattened ovoid cross-section and a fuller running part of their length.  The heavy sword used with powerful two-handed blows could inflict significant blunt trauma through mail even if it should fail to shear through it.  Primarily a cutting sword the point is relatively blunt but still capable of thrusting against unarmored targets.

Price with standard leather scabbard:
US$1450 + Shipping

CSD-Micro Khukuri



Overall Length:  9-3/4  inches
Blade Length: 5-3/4 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-3/8 inches
Blade Maximum Width: 1-1/2 inches
Blade Thickness: 3/8 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 4 inches
Center of Gravity: at base of blade
Khukuris are the iconic fighting knife of the Gurkha warriors of Nepal, but they are also used throughout Nepal and Northern India as all-purpose utility knives and weapons.  Though compact this small kukri is nonetheless a serious tool- See it in action HERE.  A perfect all-around compact camping, survival or combat knife this example features a selectively hardened 5160 spring-steel blade ground with a convex grind to a zero edge.  The removable handle scales are Emboyna Burl.  Provided with a leather belt sheath.
US$325 + Shipping  SOLD


Early style Scramasax

Overall Length:  18-5/8  inches
Blade Length: 13-1/4 inches
Hilt Overall Length: 5-3/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-5/8 inches
Blade Thickness: 1/4 inch
Center of Gravity: 2-3/8 inches base of blade
This 'Early' style sax features a differentially-tempered 5160 spring steel blade.  Blade is approx HRc58-60 at the cutting edge and the spine and tang of the blade ar drawn to HRc45-48.  There is a Norse knotwork 'dragon' style figure engraved on either face of the blade.  The handle features a full-profile tang and dyed Maple wood scales.  One of the scales is carved in a 'mammon' style serpent figure.  The scales are secured by two 3/16 inch brass rivets.  The knife is provided at this time with a simple brown leather scabbard but I intend to do a fancier wood or leather scabbard with brasss mounts which will result in a significant increase in price.

This knife feels quite lively in the hand and would make an excellent large field knife or simply for display at home or at Viking-era events.
US$425 + Shipping SOLD

CSD Modern Khukuri


Overall Length:  14  inches
Blade Length: 9 inches
Hilt Overall Length: 5 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-9/16 inches
Blade Maximum Width: 2 inches
Blade Thickness: 3/8 inch
Center of Gravity: 7/8 inch base of blade
Khukuris are the iconic fighting knife of the Gurkha warriors of Nepal, but they are also used throughout Nepal and Northern India as all-purpose utility knives and weapons.  This modern Khukuri is compact but is a powerful cutter- See it in action HERE.  A perfect all-around compact camping, survival or combat knife this example features a selectively hardened 5160 spring-steel blade ground with a convex grind to a zero edge.  The exposed tang on the ricasso and front-strap of the handle is parkerized.  The removable handle scales are smooth Olive-drab G10.  Provided with a leather belt sheath.
US$325 + Shipping SOLD


Late Viking Era Single-Edged Dagger



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Overall Length (Dagger:)  17-3/8 inches
Overall Length (in Scabbard) 18-5/16 inches
Blade Length: 11-13/16 inches
Blade width @ Base: 7/8 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 1-1/2 inches from Point: .185 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 5-9/16 inches
Center of Gravity: at base of handle
This dagger and scabbard in the style of the late Viking Era Features a hand-carved Maple handle and scabbard, and engraved blade.  The blade is 5160 spring steel tempered to approx. HRc58 through the blade and drawn to HRc 45-48 at the shoulders and tang.  The blade is fully engraved on either face with a knotwork dragon inspired by the Askeg Stone.  The handle is and scabbard are dyed Maple.  The handle is carved with a Chain-Knot and the scabbard's carved panels are inspired by engravings from Jutland.  The hilt and scabbard furniture is brass.  The brass pommel is slightly offset towards the edge (as are some sax pommels.)  The scabbards band, locket and chape are fabricated from .075 inch thick plate and are very sturdy.  With the balance of the scabbarded dagger the ring mounted on the throad works well to hang the piece and allow it to be mounted ambidextrously- decoration is uniform on both sides of the scabbard and blade.
US$925 + Shipping SOLD


 Kopis or Falcatta




Oakeshott Type: N/a
Overall Length: 25-5/8  inches
Blade Length: 20-3/4 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2 inches
Blade Width at 'belly': 1 15/16 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .095 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 4-7/8 inches
Pommel Type: n/a
Guard Type: n/a
Center of Gravity: 5-3/8 inches from base of blade
Location of Blade Node (measured from base of blade):  approx. 14-1/4 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 3/4 inch from base of blade on handle
Weight: 2lbs.

Sword in the style of a Greek Kopis or early Roman Falcatta.  Based on a drawing in Richard Burton's "Book of the Sword."  The blade is 5160 spring steel and is differentially tempered to approx HRc58-60 st the cutting edge.  The spine and tang are drawn to HRc45-48.  The blase has a straight full-length distal taper makinf the sword very light and handy.  The tang is the full profile of the handle.  The grip scales are cross-sawn Mesquite wood and are secured with 5 brass pins.  The handle works for moderately large hands but is best suited to small to medium hands.  The sword is provided with a leahter covered wooden scabbard with brass fittings.

This is the sort of sword that the Spartans might have really carried and fought with.  It is also likely to be an ancestor to the famous Ghurka Kukri and possibly the Norse Scramasax.  This modern interpretation of the classic design is very quick and agile in the hand and has excellent cutting power.  Would be an excellent combination tool and weapon for field use, recreational cutting practice or even historic recreations.
Price with leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass furniture
US$1100 + Shipping SOLD

Falchion



Oakeshott Type: n/a
Overall Length:  30-3/8  inches
Blade Length: 24 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-1/2 inches
Blade Width @ Widest point point: 2-1/4 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .212 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .197 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 6-3/8 inches
Length of Handle: 4 inches
Pommel Type: J
Guard Type: 1
Center of Gravity: 4 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard):  approx. 17 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/4 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 14 oz
Sword in the style of certain falchions of the 14th through mid 15th C.   Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the  spine, shoulders and tang.  The guards and pommel are 'keyed' on the recangular section of the tang to prevent rotation and are made from Mild Steel.  The handle is sandwiched hardwood with  risers at the top, bottom and center.  The handle is wrapped in real linen cord then covered in brown chrome-tanned leather.  The hilt is secured by passing a reduced section of the tang through the pommel and riveting the tang ove the pommel

falchions of this unusual looking blade style are represented extensively in art in the period cited above but there are few extant examples in this style.  This powerful cutting blade has a stout tip for thrusting as well.  This piece comes standard with a simple leather scabbard, but a wooden scabbard covered in leather with metal furniture can be ordered at additional cost.

Price with standard leather scabbard:
US$1050 + Shipping Sold

Hand Sax (2011-003)
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Overall Length:  15-1/16  inches
Blade Length: 8-7/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-3/8 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 1-1/2 inches from Point: .125 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 6-3/16 inches
Center of Gravity: at base of handle

Hand-sax in the style of the Carolingian Era.  The 8-7/8 inch 5160 spring steel blade is selectively hardened and hand-engraved with three snake figures in an incised border.  The blade is flat-ground to a 'rolled' edge and is extremely sharp.  Hilt furniture is of brass and is engraved with an attractive period geometric design.  The furniture (shoulder-band and butt-cap) are fabricated from 11 gauge bress sheet and hard soldered for durability.  The handle is tiger-striped Mesquite wood with a beautifull and unusual pattern.  Provided at this time with a plain single-seam leather scabbard, but a traditional-style scabbard with brass mounts is available at an extra cost.
Price: US$525 + shipping  Sold


Viking Era Sword in the style of the 9th - early 10thC.

Oakeshott Type: X  (Geibig Type 3 Blade)
Overall Length:  36-3/8  inches
Blade Length: 30-3/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1.920 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1.35 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .220 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .110 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 6 inches
Length of Handle: 4-1/16 inches
Hilt Type: Wheeler's Type 4
Center of Gravity: 6-1/4 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard):  20-1/2 to 21 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 9 oz

Type X sword in the style of the late Viking Era (approx 9th- early 10th C.)  Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the  spine, shoulders and tang.   5 lobed pommel and upper and lower guards are mild steel.  The Guard and Upper Guard are decorated with a simple vine motif used on similar hilt furniture in this era.  The hilt is mounted by passing a reduced section of the tang through the pommel and riveting the tang over the end of the pommel.  The guards and pommel are 'keyed' on the recangular section of the tang to prevent rotation.  The handle is sandwiched hardwood with three equally speced risers wrapped in real linen cord then covered in deep Burgandy leather. 

Exceptional care was taken with the Geibig's Type 3 blade to insure that it conformed to average historic proportions of such blades and that the hilt, blade and decoration were all consistant with the period.  The handle is partly conjectural as very few handles of this period survive intact and those that do are generally clad in metal.  This handle does conform generally to the shape of those handles with allowances for the style of hilt furniture.

Price with standard leather scabbard:
US$1475 + Shipping SOLD



Type XVIII Arming Sword

Oakeshott Type: XVIII
Overall Length:  38-1/2  inches
Blade Length: 32 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-3/4 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 9/16 inch
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .100 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 6-1/2 inches
Length of Handle: 3-3/4 inches (Base of pommel not included but effectively extends handle)
Guard type: 6 with octagonal-section arms
Pommel Type: V.1
Center of Gravity: 5.75 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard):  19"-20" inches (blade is very rigid making it hard to judge precisely)
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 8 oz

Historically inspired modern Type XII sword in the style of 15th C. arming swords.  Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the  spine, shoulders and tang.   Pommel and Guard are mild steel.  The hilt is dismountable using a 5mm. Allen sleeve nut countersunk into the pommel.  The handle is sandwiched hardwood wrapped in real linen cord then covered in brown leather in an 'antique' finish.  This sword is very lively in the hand with excellent point-control and tracking.   This is a very rigid sword suited to either armored or unarmored use- a good 'all arounder.'

Price with Leather-covered wood scabbard with metal furniture and sword-belt:
US$1700 + Shipping SOLD


Hand-Sax (2010-070)
 
The image on the right clearly shows the selective hardening of the blade.
 
these two views of the handle clearly show the riveted-pommel construction and showcase the spectacular Emboyna Burl handle


Overall Length:  14  inches
Blade Length: 8-1/2 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-1/4 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 1-1/2 inches from Point: .125 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 5-1/2 inches
Length of Handle: 4-3/8 inches
Center of Gravity: 1/2 inches from base of handle

Hand-sax in the style of the Merovingian Era.  The 8-1/2 inch 5160 spring steel blade is selectively hardened and shows a clear 'temper-line.'  The blade is flat-ground to a 'rolled' edge and is extremely sharp.  Hilt furniture is of mild steel; the hilt is secured by passing the tang throught the hilt and riveting the tang over the pommel.  The handle is Emboyna Burl wood with a pronounced figure and is quite spectacular.  Provided at this time with a plain single-seam leather scabbard, but a traditional-style scabbard with brass mounts is available at an extra cost.
Price: $325 + shipping SOLD


Type XII Arming Sword (2010-066)


   

Oakeshott Type: XII
Overall Length:  37-3/8  inches
Blade Length: 32 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-3/4 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1 inch
Blade Thickness @ Base: .210 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .100 inch
Blade Thickness at tip of fuller: .150
Hilt Overall Length: 6 inches
Length of Handle: 4-1/8 inches
Guard type: 6
Pommel Type: A (variant)
Center of Gravity: 5-3/4 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard):  21-7/8 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 8 oz
Type XII sword in the style of arming swords Circa 1100-1300 AD.  Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc8-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the  spine, shoulders and tang.   Pommel and Guard are mild steel.  The hilt is dismountable using a 5mm. Allen sleeve nut countersunk into the pommel.  The handle is Emboyna Burl wood with reinforcing bands of latten at either end to prevent splitting.   This sword is provided with a brown leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape.

Price: $1230 US + Shipping Sold

Type XVI Arming Sword (2010-029)





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Oakeshott Type: XVI
Overall Length:  39-3/4  inches
Blade Length: 33-5/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2-3/32 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 3/4 inch
Blade Thickness @ Base: .238 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .105 inch
Blade Thickness at tip of fuller: .123
Hilt Overall Length: 6-1/8 inches
Length of Handle: 3-7/8 inches
Guard type: 1 (curved)
Pommel Type: J
Center of Gravity: 4-1/2 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard):  22-1/4 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 8 oz
Arming sword Circa 1275-1350 AD.  Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc52-53, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the  shoulders and tang.  The blade features a 'bright' finish and a 'rolled' convex edge without secondary edge bevels. Pommel is Mild Steel.  Guard is 5160 spring steel.  The handle is sandwiched hardwood wrapped in linen cord and covered with a brown leather with a central riser.  The tang is riveted over the top of the pommel.   This sword is provided with a brown leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape.
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Price: $1220 US + Shipping Sold



Type XIV Sword



 
Oakeshott Type: XIV
Overall Length:  32-3/16  inches
Blade Length: 25-3/4 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2-1/2 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1 inch inch
Blade Thickness @ Base: .245 inch
Blade Thickness 2 inches from Point: .090 inch
Blade Thickness at tip of fuller: .150
Hilt Overall Length: 6-3/8 inches
Length of Handle: 4-1/8 inches
Guard type: 1 (curved)
Pommel Type: J
Center of Gravity: 3 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard):  16 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 14 oz
Short single-hand sword Circa 1275-1335 AD.  Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the spine, shoulders and tang.  The blade features a 'bright' finish and a 'rolled' convex edge without secondary edge bevels. Pommel is Mild Steel.  Guard is 5160 spring steel.  The handle is sandwiched hardwood wrapped in linen cord and covered with a brown leather.  The tang is riveted over the top of the pommel.   This sword is provided with a leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape.
This sword is representative of medieval single-hand swords called 'Riding Swords.'  These were somewhat shorter versions of Arming Swords meant for carry when hunting, travelling or similar occasions.  This example is quite heavily built with a stough, thick blade and a heavy pommel.  With it's short overall length handling and tracking are excellent and the sword cuts very well.
Price: $1050 US + Shipping Sold
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