Comments on: 12th Century Templar Sword (#1340)

By: Eyal Azerad

Eyal Azerad — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:11:07 +0000

Hi William, Terribly sorry about that. I have verified with Chris as to why your email was never answered. It is very strange and unacceptable. As the owner of the company, I welcome constructive criticism. It allows me to correct any issues and to tighten up quality control. Please email me directly if you still have issues. eyal@darksword-armory.com If you need to have the sword sharpened, please contact me or Chris and we will provide shipping instructions. There is no fee for sharpening. Thank you and terribly sorry for the inconvenience.

By: William Raburn

William Raburn — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:14:26 +0000

Out of the two swords Ive ordered this one was the best.
These are no longer stitched apparently, the leather wrap seems to be glued rather than glued and stitched.
I ordered it to be sharpened and it is far from it, but that seems to be an ongoing issue.
I sent an email to ask what the degree of angle was that they use so I could do the sharpening myself and have not gotten a response, I dont think they like to hear anything negative even though my comments were meant in a constructive manner.
So i will look it up online and find out what degree of angle is best for swords and do the work without DS’s input.
Would I order another one? probably not at this point, if the attitude changes then I might give them another try in the future.
The rest of the sword is nice

By: Edward Haun

Edward Haun — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:57:43 +0000

Awesome blade had a few scratches on it but came off pretty much all the way great balance intimating sword huge, sharp enough , nice polish great scabbard.

By: Edward Haun

Edward Haun — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:56:06 +0000

Very nice, sword has a few scratches on it though, don’t know how that could be with a brand new product , that’s why I’ll give 4 stars.

By: Lee Gilley

Lee Gilley — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:54:29 +0000

I must say that I was very pleased with this sword. Wonderfully responsive, fit and finish is excellent, convex sharpening is smooth and the leather belted scabbard is of very high quality leather and excellent construction. A bargain to say the least.

By: James Geren

James Geren — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 06:35:23 +0000

I received my 12th century Templar sword and was astounded at the craftmanship and quality. Living in Germany where the Great Sword got it’s start, and where one can see authentic examples in museums, it was important for me to have one that looked and felt like the originals. Dark Sword more than exceeded my expectations: Holding this sword is like travelling back in time. The hexagonal pommel, leather-wrapped handle, simple cross guard, and barely visible forging marks on the fuller and blade is like holding a piece of history. It’s not hard to imagine a mounted crusader swinging this sword from his horse while charging through battle. I can’t wait for my next purchases!

By: Sheridan

Sheridan — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 05:27:56 +0000

This is my first sword and I love it! Elegant, beautiful, sturdy and easy to handle. I highly recommend it. Thanks DSA!

By: Ricky

Ricky — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:49:52 +0000

This is absolutely my favourite sword from my collection. The quality is exceptional, while being a highly practical blade – one that feels and moves like it is indestructible and could cut through anything. Meanwhile the grip is very comfortable and made of good leather. The guard is sturdy and could indeed be a potential weapon. I really like the pommel, which is seen in several of the larger swords of the period (late 12th-early 13th century), and counterbalances the delightfully heavy blade.

This iconic sword represents what the magnates of the High Middle Ages would have mastered in order to prepare themselves for the battlefields of Europe and the Holy Land.

I’ve had this sword less than a week and it already feels like a part of me. Huge thanks to everybody at DSA for creating and making affordable such incredible blades.

By: Scott Kerr

Scott Kerr — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 23:50:58 +0000

I purchased this sword to replace an older version of it that was lost in a wildfire. The new model is wonderful, beautifully crafted, very responsive, feels lighter than advertised, blade geometry is bang on, and the sharpening service was well worth the extra fee. The brown leather grip and scabbard are an attractive high quality leather. I’m very excited to see what comes next, keep up the great work DSA! Thank you!