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  • Knights Templar Red Cross Sword

    Knights Templar Red Cross Sword

    SKU: NP-H-26027 $39.90 Add to Cart
  • Stainless Steel Altair Sword

    Stainless Steel Altair Sword

    SKU: NP-H-5908 $39.90 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Templars Medieval War Sword

    Templars Medieval War Sword

    SKU: ZS-910951 $54.00 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Crusader's Holy Sword

    Crusader’s Holy Sword

    SKU: MC-SW-601
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $85.00 Add to Cart
  • Highland Arming Sword

    Highland Arming Sword

    SKU: AH-3423
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $137.29 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Classic Medieval Sword

    Classic Medieval Sword

    SKU: 500020 $190.06 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Archers Medieval War Sword

    Archers Medieval War Sword

    SKU: ZS-910949
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $45.00 Add to Cart
  • Arnold Stage Combat Sword

    Arnold Stage Combat Sword with Scabbard

    SKU: MY101735 $201.00 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Curved Guard Medieval Sword

    Curved Guard Medieval Sword

    SKU: ZS-901143 $65.00 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Robin Hood Sword

    Robin Hood Sword

    SKU: MC-HK-5517 $65.00 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Medieval Battle Ready Sword

    Straight Guard Medieval Sword

    SKU: ZS-901142 $51.00 Add to Cart
  • 12th C. Crusader Sword

    12th C. Crusader Sword

    SKU: AH-6955
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $182.65$222.97 Add to Cart
  • Richard the Lionheart Sword

    Richard the Lionheart Sword

    SKU: NP-K-5522
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $89.90 Add to Cart
  • Hans Stage Combat Sword

    Hans Stage Combat Sword

    SKU: MY100616
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $134.00 Add to Cart
  • Landsknecht Katzbalger Sword

    Landsknecht Katzbalger Sword

    SKU: AH-6959N $201.55 Add to Cart
  • Acre Broadsword

    Acre Broadsword

    SKU: 501509 $330.00 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Fantasy Assassin Sword

    Fantasy Assassin Sword

    SKU: MC-YC-718
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $56.00 Add to Cart
  • Knight's Templar Arming Sword

    Knight’s Templar Arming Sword

    SKU: AH-32883R
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $190.21 Add to Cart
  • Edwin Stage Combat Sword

    Edwin Stage Combat Sword

    SKU: MY100606 $107.00 Add to Cart
  • Medieval Gunthur Arming Sword

    Medieval Gunthur Arming Sword

    SKU: AH-6993F
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $170.05 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Knights Riding Sword

    Knights Riding Sword

    SKU: SL7051 $255.00 Add to Cart
  • Guingate Sword with Scabbard

    Guingate Sword with Scabbard

    SKU: AH-3368
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $170.05 Add to Cart
  • Arming Sword With Scabbard

    Arming Sword With Scabbard

    SKU: DS-1313
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $545.00$575.00 Add to Cart
  • Crusader Sword With Scabbard

    Crusader Sword With Scabbard

    SKU: DS-1303 $535.00$565.00 Add to Cart
  • Arming Broad Sword

    Arming Broad Sword

    SKU: AH-6953
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $210.37 Add to Cart
  • Arming Sword with Scabbard

    Arming Sword with Scabbard

    SKU: AH-3372 $181.39 Add to Cart
  • Sale! 13th Century Arming Sword

    13th Century Arming Sword

    SKU: SM36050
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $349.00 Add to Cart
  • Sovereign Sword with Scabbard

    Sovereign Sword with Scabbard

    SKU: DS-1322 $610.00$645.00 Add to Cart
  • Templar Arming Sword

    Templar Arming Sword

    SKU: AH-32882R
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $190.21 Add to Cart
  • Medieval Knights Sword With Scabbard

    Medieval Knights Sword With Scabbard

    SKU: DS-1306
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $600.00$630.00 Add to Cart
  • Stage Combat Knightly Arming Sword

    Stage Combat Knightly Arming Sword

    SKU: AH-6972F
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $219.19$259.51 Add to Cart
  • Oath Seeker Irish Sword with Scabbard

    Oath Seeker Irish Sword with Scabbard

    SKU: DS-1375
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $565.00$595.00 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Imperial Knights Broadsword

    Imperial Knights Broadsword

    SKU: ZS-BT-2701
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $207.00 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Tourney Arming Sword

    Tourney Arming Sword

    SKU: SM36030 $199.00 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Katzbalger Arming Sword

    Katzbalger Arming Sword

    SKU: SM24940
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $299.00 Add to Cart
  • Arming Sword With Scabbard and Belt

    Arming Sword With Scabbard and Belt

    SKU: DS-1313B
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $640.00$670.00 Add to Cart
  • Crusader Sword With Scabbard and Belt

    Crusader Sword With Scabbard and Belt

    SKU: DS-1303B
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $630.00$660.00 Add to Cart
  • Castillon Arming Sword

    Castillon Arming Sword

    SKU: AH-7032R
    Rated 0 out of 5
    $249.43 Add to Cart
  • Medieval Cross Pommel Sword

    Medieval Cross Pommel Sword

    SKU: AH-6979R $233.05 Add to Cart
  • Dark Ages Arming Sword

    Dark Ages Arming Sword

    SKU: AH-6951 $187.69 Add to Cart

The arming sword, also called a knight’s or knightly sword, is a single-handed sword from the Middle Ages. These swords have a small fuller, standard sized hilt and narrow blade. The arming sword was in use as a weapon from about the 10th century to about the 16th century.

The sword was worn by a medieval knight even when not in armor and was typically used with a shield or buckler. The medieval arming sword was worn as both a symbol of the knight’s rank and for defense, especially during the high medieval period.

The one handed arming sword led to the rise of the long sword and eventually evolved into the cut and thrust swords of the Renaissance era.

These swords were designed more for cutting and thrust fighting, thereby possessing a wider and much heavier blade. Modern scholars have also classified them as broadswords. Our arming swords can be used for display or for battle re-enactments, and each reproduction is created to the specifications of the original.

Most of our blades are hand-forged and made with high carbon steel and other variants. The grip and wood scabbard of each sword are finely crafted and fitted for every blade. Check out each product for their respective detailed summaries for more information.

The dimensions and weight are accurate on every blade, so you get a medieval weapon that is actually balanced and fun to hold instead of just pretty to look at. Medieval times were sometimes brutal, sometimes romantic, but always a source of intrigue.

We invite you to share in the experience of an era gone by with our collection of arming swords. Here at Medieval Collectibles, all our arming swords are expertly hand-crafted and authentic replicas! We have stocks of both functional and decorative arming swords to display in the office, home, or for use in medieval reenactments, LARP, and even cosplay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is an arming sword

The average length of an arming sword in medieval times is typically 31 to 35 inches with the blade length being approximately 29 inches long. The blade type is usually double-edged and straight bladed and the hilt type is one-handed cruciform and with pommel.

When was the arming sword invented?

Arming swords, like any objects continuously used throughout history, were gradually developed from its early predecessors. It is estimated that the arming swords were developed and used through the early to late medieval period (10th to 15 century) and were heavily associated with knights during those eras.

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