14th century
Original found in the Musé des invalides, Paris, France

The original could also be found on page 124 of Ewart Oakeshott's "records of the Medieval Sword". The Medieval swords of the 14th. century typically follows this pattern. The smooth quillions and blade reflect both design and taste of the late medieval period, eventually giving way to the gothic era. The detailed handle and curved guard indicates the early artistic influences, eventually explored during the gothic period. The "Medieval knight's blade is forged with 1060 High Carbon Steel and beautifully set with a deep 3/4 length fuller. The richly detailed handle is made of wood, wrapped in high grade leather.

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11th century
Original found in the Tower of London, H.M. Royal Armoury collection.

The Normans (also called Northmen or Norsemen) were the descendants of the Scandinavian Vikings who raided the European coastal settlements at the outset of the 8th century. Despite the Norman's conversion to Christianity and their adoption of Frankish way of life, the Normans retained many of the traits of their Germanic ancestors.
This medieval sword is historically bound to the Normans because of its frequent appearance in the Bayeux Tapestry: an embroidery that depicts the Norman Conquest. The Norman, classified as type XI by Oakeshott's typology, is fitted with a wheel pommel and straight guard.
The diamond shape blade is extremely well balanced, making this one of the lightest and most maneuverable Medieval swords for cut and thrust swordplay.

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The Celts were a nomadic, tribal people who populated Europe and the British Isles from at least the Iron Age well into the Roman era. From this diverse group the Scottish, Irish and Welsh cultures developed – and they also heavily influenced the peoples of Britain and Northern Europe. Their artwork was distinctive, and many examples of it survive to this very day – especially the “standing stones” scattered throughout Scotland and Ireland, rocks carved with knotwork and designs. The unique Celtic style extended to their weapons, and the Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword is an example of such. The hilt is made of solid brass. The POB on the celtic sword is flush right at the guard.
The Celtic sword sword is forged from 1060 High Carbon steel. The blade is polished and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 53.

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10th - 11th Century A.D.
Various examples found in the Oslo Museum, Norway

The Vikings raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the 9th to the 11th century and whose disruptive influence profoundly affected European history. These pagan Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish warriors were probably prompted to undertake their raids by a combination of factors such as overpopulation.

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Designed by Jason Woodard, former “Factory X”, designer, this fantasy sword, dubbed “The Guardian”, bears the name of its creator.
“Woodard” was originally derived from the Old English words "wode", meaning wood, and ward, meaning "Guardian". A name given to a forester, a guard, or a protector. An historical usage of the name goes back to the Battle of Hastings, where one Commander "Woodard", was granted lands by King William for his assistance during the battle. The name of "protector" inspired Jason to create this imposing medieval sword.
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The Claymore, or "claidheamh mor" in Scottish Gaelic, was used by the Scottish Highlanders during the incessant clan rivalries and and wars fought against the English armies between the 16th and 18th centuries. The two handed claymore was a transitional sword, originating from the Early Scottish medieval swords which developed a distinctive cross-guard. The Two handed Claymore was widely used by the Scottish Highlanders until the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. (more...)

Gothic art, originated during the 12thcentury, in France and led by the concurrent development of Gothic Architecture.. The earliest Gothic art depicted Saints and images of the new testament on Cathedrals walls. Gothic art was not without its mark on the blacksmiths of the late medieval period. Gothic armors, known for their structure featured points and ridges, were directly inspired by the artistic lines of “gothic architecture” of the late Medieval period. These crisp lines not only found themselves in the armors, but also the swords of the later part of the middle ages. Gothic armors, forged with curves, flutings and ridges enhanced the strength of the armor and allowed it to deflect arrows, generated the development of large and heavy bladed swords. The “S” shaped quillion is but one example of gothic influence on the blacksmiths who made the swords during the 15th century.

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12th century
Original found in the Schweizerishches Landesmuseum, Zurich.

Classified as type Xa or XI, this is one of the most significant two handed swords of the medieval period. Numerous variations are found throughout the European continent, establishing a general conformity and indicating a clear pattern of influence among smiths of the time. Variations are found in the Royal Armoury of Turin, in the Louvre of Paris, in the Imperial Treasury of Vienna, in the Royal Armoury of Madrid and in the Hermitage, Petrograd.

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The Lord of the Rings Anduril sword is a recreation from the popular trilogy written by J.R,.R. Tolkien. The Anduril is hand Crafted with 1060 High Carbon steel, tempered to a Rockwell of 53. The beautifully detailed leather handle is accentuated by the unique pommel, making this one of the most recognized fantasy swords. The blade is forged with a deep full length fuller.

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The Lord of the Rings Ranger sword is a recreation from the popular trilogy written by J.R,.R. Tolkien. The Ranger is hand Crafted with 1060 High Carbon steel, tempered to a Rockwell of 53. The beautifully detailed leather handle is accentuated by the unique pommel, making this one of the most recognized fantasy swords. The blade is forged with a deep full length fuller.

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Resplendent in shining armor as he fights the forces of darkness, the Paladin is a common character type from many different stories of fantasy. Loosely based on the historical knights that served Charlemagne and brought to popularity by the Dungeons and Dragons series of games and books, the Paladin is supposedly a paragon of moral behavior and righteousness. They are frequently depicted slaying dragons or other foul creatures

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The history of Denmark is filled with tumultuous periods of war and strife, conflicts driven by the same political and religious factors that were widespread throughout Medieval and Post-Medieval Europe. Smaller kingdoms were swallowed up by larger, and larger kingdoms splintered apart. Due to this fairly colorful history, the Danes became known for some distinctive weaponry, of which this Danish Two-Handed Sword is an example.

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The hand and-a-half design is inpired by various examples used during the 17th c.

The unique blade has a long handle to accommodate a two handed grip, but with a POB of 3" is well balanced enough to handle with one hand. The guard curves down to protect the hands as they grip the leather wrapped handle. The blade is single edged with a thick spine, which gave it strength and rigidity behind the cutting edge and also could be used to block an enemy's blade if need be.

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The Wallace Collection contains many unique and beautiful swords. Among the most distinctive is the Dussak, a single-edged sword originating from Central and Eastern Europe. Coveted for its remarkable handling and destructive cutting characteristics, the Dussak is an interesting progression of sorts from the single-edged falchion.
This 17th C. model, of German origin, combines the traditional short, brutish chopping blade for which the Dussaks and Falchions are known for, with a close-hilt of remarkable simplicity, beauty yet exceptionally functionality. The distinctive Germanic “clam-shell” handguard combined effectively with the intricate ‘’S’’ shaped quillions, protect the hand and wrist, while the short single edged brutish blade offers surprisingly powerful blows to any opponent. Due to the Dussak’s handling, the sword has been widely used in various forms, as both a training and war sword.

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