From single-hand arming swords to towering greatswords — every blade full-tang and battle-ready.
Real Medieval Swords
At medieval-sword.store, our mission is simple: offer authentic medieval swords crafted with care, built for real use, and made to last.
We offer high-quality swords starting from just $260, with strong, reliable steels such as 5160 Spring Steel, perfect for serious enthusiasts and demanding practice.
Our blades are designed for historical realism, and many models are HEMA-ready, built to handle intense training with confidence.
Looking for the perfect edge? We’ve got you covered. Choose between sharp blades for cutting practice and display, or unsharpened/blunt versions for sparring and safe training.
Medieval Swords for Sale
From elegant longswords to imposing greatswords, each piece is forged to capture the spirit of knighthood: strength, balance, and undeniable presence. Whether you’re a collector, a historical enthusiast, or a practitioner of HEMA, you’ll find a blade worthy of your legend.
We offer premium steel options such as 65 Manganese Steel and 5160 Spring Steel, chosen for their durability, toughness, and cutting performance. Every sword is built with authentic details, polished guards, refined pommels, leather-wrapped grips, and reinforced scabbards, so your weapon feels as impressive as it looks.
Many of our swords come with traditional scabbards made from reinforced wood and wrapped in leather, offering protection, elegance, and a true medieval finish.
Explore our medieval collection and find the sword that was meant for your hands.
Most functional medieval swords were lighter than people expect: many one-handed “arming/knightly” swords average about 2.2–3.3 lb (1.0–1.5 kg), while larger longswords often land around 3–4 lb (1.3–1.8 kg) depending on size and purpose. For a real museum reference, a Western European sword at The Met is listed at 3 lb 11 oz (1.67 kg), and a Royal Armouries–licensed early-15th-century longsword replica is listed at 3 lb 6 oz (1.53 kg).
“Medieval sword” is a broad term—collectors and historians usually get more specific by type. The most iconic knightly medieval sword is commonly called an arming sword (also known as a knightly sword), while the larger two-hand-capable form is widely known as the longsword (often “hand-and-a-half”).
The main medieval European swords include the Bastard Sword (hand-and-a-half sword balancing power and control), Zweihander (large two-handed battlefield sword), Broadsword (wide, double-edged cutting blade), Cutlass (short, curved single-edged sword), Gladius (short thrust-focused sword inherited from Roman tradition), Carolingian/Viking Sword (early medieval double-edged sword), Longsword (versatile two-handed knightly weapon), Claymore (iconic Scottish greatsword), Rapier (late-medieval to Renaissance thrusting sword), and the European Saber (curved cavalry sword developed at the end of the medieval period). Each type reflects the evolution of warfare, armor, and fighting techniques across medieval Europe.
Yes, it is absolutely possible to buy an authentic medieval sword today. High-quality reproductions are handmade using traditional techniques, with historically accurate dimensions, weight, balance, and blade geometry, just like original medieval swords. On medieval-sword.store, you can find carefully crafted medieval swords designed to closely match real historical weapons, not decorative wall pieces.
You can buy authentic medieval sword from specialized stores that focus on historical accuracy and craftsmanship. At medieval-sword.store, medieval swords are hand-forged, properly balanced, and built to real medieval specifications, using correct blade lengths, grips, and proportions inspired by historical originals. These swords are made for collectors, reenactors, and enthusiasts seeking realism and quality.
The best steel for a medieval sword today is properly heat-treated high-carbon steel, which offers the ideal balance between strength, flexibility, and edge durability—just like historical blades aimed for. Quality medieval sword reproductions use modern high-carbon steels to recreate the performance and feel of real medieval swords while remaining safe and reliable. The swords available on medieval-sword.store follow these principles, focusing on durability and historically accurate construction.
Yes, medieval swords were designed to be sharp and functional, but with edges built for durability rather than razor fragility. Cutting swords had practical sharpened edges, while some thrust-focused designs emphasized strong points over slicing ability. Modern medieval sword reproductions available on medieval-sword.store reflect this balance, offering blades shaped and finished to match historical combat use.
Medieval swords were not designed to slice through solid plate armor, which was made to deflect and resist cuts. Instead, historical fighting techniques focused on targeting gaps, using controlled thrusts, and applying precise handling rather than brute force. Authentic medieval sword reproductions respect these historical realities by replicating correct blade profiles, stiffness, and balance rather than unrealistic cutting power.
