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Length: Overall - 38.5", Blade - 28", Handle - 6.75" This is an Intermediate-level sword, appropriate for younger or less experienced swordspeople. The archer’s primary weapon was the bow and arrow, but what did an archer turn to when the enemy closed and tried to engage the archer in melee combat? In such a situation, the archer typically favored a short sword, just like this one, something lighter than a full-sized blade, but effective against a more heavily armed and armored foe. -
A sword with a broad blade and usually two lethal cutting edges. The Arming sword was used to cut rather than stab. Overall Length is 34", Blade is 26" and guard, 8.5" -
The long sword bokken is the traditional training sword of the Samurai. There are literally hundreds of Japanese wooden weapons arising from different martial arts schools. All have subtle variations. Hickory Arms bokken are based on the versatile Aikiken bokken, which has elements of both old and modern versions . The Aikido bokken is characterized by its speed and durability for practice with training partners. Hickory Arms' is proud to offer bokken made from hickory: a strong, dense, shock resistant and beautiful wood. The long sword has an overall length of 39.75", 42", or 48", but can also be made a custom length. The training bokken are tsuba ready and are available with beautiful hardwood trim or waxed cotton cord for a more ergonomic fit and impact absorption. -
The short sword bokken, also referred to as wazikashi or shoto, is the complementary sword to the long sword. It is used in the less dominant hand. Hickory Arms' is proud to offer bokken made from hickory: a strong, dense, shock resistant and beautiful wood. The short sword has an overall length of 32" or 34.5", but can also be made a custom length. The standard handle is 10.25" The training bokken are tsuba ready and are available with beautiful hardwood trim or waxed cotton cord for a more ergonomic fit and impact absorption. -
The Japanese tanto or knife has a blade length of a Shaku or less. The Shaku is a Japanese unit of measure roughly 12" or 30 cm. The handle length is 5 " or 12.5 cm. Hickory Arms' is proud to offer bokken made from hickory: a strong, dense, shock resistant and beautiful wood. The tanto are available with beautiful hardwood trim or waxed cotton cord for a more ergonomic fit and impact absorption. -
Length: Overall 36”, Blade 29”, Handle 6” The Celtic sword symbolized power, strength, honor and the ultimate glory in battle. The Celtic sword is a short yet graceful weapon with the classic anthropomorphic hilt. It is an exceptional thrusting weapon which had famed the Celts for their ferociousness and tenacity in battle. Recommended for form training only. Please note: Backordered until May 2024 -
Our Chinese broadsword is made of hickory with a round hickory guard, 28" blade, overall 34", 6" hilt. Hilt can be wrapped as in the picture displayed. The sword is broad headed, short handled with a gently swooping curved broad blade. -
The Claymore Sword better known as the great sword of the Highlands, was used in the constant clan warfare and border fights with the English from 1500 to 1650 and was still in use as late as the Rebellion of 1745, the two-handed Claymore Sword seems to be an offshoot of earlier broadswords as they were developed into great swords. Widely feared because its lightness made it faster in combat than European counterparts, the Claymore Sword developed a distinctive style of cross guard with down-sloping arms that ended in spatulate swellings. -
The Shaska in appearance is midway between a full sabre and a straight sword. This sabre was preferred by Russian calvary, Cossacks, and later became the official weapon for Russian troops and police. It has a slightly curved blade and can be effective for both slashing and thrusting. There is no guard, but a large curved pommel. Overall length is 36" with a 29" blade. -
Length: Overall 48”, Blade 35”, Handle 8” This is a beautiful long sword with a cross pommel. -
The Daab is a sword used in Krabi Krabong, a Thai weapon-based martial art. What is interesting about the Daab is its long handle that is used as a counter weight to the blade making it decently balanced and able to be used as sword and club. The sword was intentionally designed this way, and the user wields one in each hand. -
Length: Overall 15, Blade 10”, Handle 3.5 “, ¾” thick A dagger is a knife fighting weapon with a very sharp point designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon.[1][2] The design dates to human prehistory, and daggers have been used throughout human experience to the modern day in close combat confrontations. -
Length: Overall 26”, Blade 20”, Handle 6” Czech tusk (Dussack) – specific weapon for Czech very common for farmers, artisans, etc. Originates from the Husitian wars in Czech in the first half of the 15th century. Later the style evolved into a wooden version used for training. Pictured is a Dussak with black walnut trim on the handle, optional. -
Length: Overall 22”, Blade 15”, Handle 8” Legolas' Elven fighting knives are used when he is in very close quarters or when he runs out of arrows. Legolas wields his knives with one in each hand and executes his attacks with deadly quick precision. -
This custom request Falchion is a beautiful combination of Elven styling with an S-Guard detailing. The Falchion sword design is reminiscent of European Falchions, one handed and single edged slashing swords, made in the 13th through 16th century that resembled the modern machete. Blade Length: 30 in Overall Length: 40 in Blade Width: 2.25 in -
You're in Middle Earth being hunted by Urakai. What weapon must you have? An elven dagger, of course; Aragorn's dagger carries a lot of power for disabling the enemy up close. Overall length is 20 inches. -
The Lhang is the elven version of the great sword, wielded in two hands it's devastatingly dangerous. The curved, one-edged blade has lots of energy. It has a big handle that the Elf can hold with both his two hands. Overall length is 50” Pictured is the Lhang with Mahogany trim. Please note: Backordered until May 2024 -
The Elven Short sword is used by elf rangers and scouts to keep themselves safe in the woods and wilds. -
The Elven blade Hadhafang cosmetically resembles the katana, but the ”throng-cleaver” was actually inspired by European calvary sabers of the early modern period. -
Length: Overall 26”, Blade 20”, Handle 6” The weapon features a forward curving blade that puts more weight and mass near the tip of the sword, which allows this weapon to deliver devastating blows that cleave cleanly through all but the strongest of materials. It is believed to have been used by the Celts against the Romans and was so impressive the Romans were forced to reinforce their shields and redesign their armor and weapons. -
Length: Overall 20.5”, Blade 13.5”, Handle 7” These Fighting Knives were wielded by Tauriel in the Elven realm of Mirkwood. Beautifully handcrafted out of hickory, and you choose the handle wood finish or waxed cotton cord wrap. -
Standard 28" Filipino Martial Arts FMA fighting sticks hand crafted from hickory. -
Length: Overall 27”, Blade 19”, Handle 8” The Gladiator sword is designed to intimidate and bludgeon the opponent’s fearlessness. Adorned with a piercing pointed blade, the Gladiator sword is not only an extremely powerful cutter, but a deadly slasher. The Gladius comes with a wrapped handle. Please choose handle color choice. -
Length: Overall 52", Blade 38", Handle 10" Great swords are infantry swords which cannot be used comfortably in a single-hand. For the most part, they were scaled-up versions of the longsword. Great swords were capable of facing heavier weapons such as pole-arms and larger axes, and were devastating against light armour. -
The Achilles sword from the movie "Troy" and wielded by (you guessed it) Achilles -
Length: Overall 36”, Blade 29”, Handle 6” The German Gross Messer had a reputation for being a huge and imposing battle ready sword. Gross Messers (German for “Great Knife”) are a Renaissance creation originating around the 15th century. With the need of swords serving both military and civilian life, the messer became a utility tool for daily activity, hunting, self-protection and war. -
Length: Overall 23”, Blade 15.5”, Handle 4.5” This is an Intermedial-level sword, appropriate for younger or less experienced swordspeople. The sword Sting has a long history of serving the smaller folk, having been used by no less than three hobbits during the course of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Its elvish name translates, “I am the spider’s bane”, which earns it a place at your side whenever you go into battle. -
42” Hickory Heavy Bokken Handle 11” length by 4-3/4” circumference Blade 30” length by 4-1/4” circumference The hickory wood for each piece is carefully chosen for strength, grain, and beauty. The bokken are made from 4/4 (1 inch thick) Hickory. Each is carefully finished with gel polyurethane and then hand-tested to ensure ruggedness, correct weight, and proper balance. The bokken can be used as training tools in martial-arts and will easily hold up to the stresses of strenuous drills and exercises or contact practice. Hickory Arms uses polyurethane as a finish because it provides a durable finish that is easy to maintain. Hickory is well suited for the rigors of full contact. It is strong, tough, and somewhat flexible allowing it to bend when struck rather than splinter. Hickory wood is specifically chosen for strength of grain. The bokken is handmade by a skilled craftsman, properly balanced, and can be a specifically customized for your required dimensions. -
Length: Overall 40”, Blade 28.5”, Handle 5.5” The jian is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China.
