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  • Sale! Short Silver Wallace Sword

    Short Silver Wallace Sword

    SKU: ZS-901117-SL $47.00 Add to Cart
  • Sir Wallace Iron Claymore

    Sir Wallace Iron Claymore

    SKU: AH-3338I
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    $207.79 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Medieval Battle Greatsword

    Medieval Battle Greatsword

    SKU: ZS-BT-2704
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    $233.00 Add to Cart
  • Two Handed Great Sword

    Two Handed Great Sword

    SKU: 07-88WGS $571.95 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Short Brass Wallace Sword

    Short Brass Wallace Sword

    SKU: ZS-901117-BS
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    $45.00 Add to Cart
  • Freedom Fighter Early Scottish Claymore

    Freedom Fighter Early Scottish Claymore

    SKU: 501421
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    $382.50 Add to Cart
  • William Wallace Claymore

    William Wallace Claymore

    SKU: DS-1362
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    $587.50$622.50 Add to Cart
  • Scottish William Wallace Sword by Marto

    Scottish William Wallace Sword by Marto

    SKU: MA-590S
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    $357.50 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Tinker Great Sword of War

    Tinker Great Sword of War

    SKU: SH2424
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    $307.00 Add to Cart
  • Two Handed Danish Sword With Scabbard and Belt

    Two Handed Danish Sword With Scabbard and Belt

    SKU: DS-1352B
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    $732.50$767.50 Add to Cart
  • Two Handed Danish Sword With Scabbard

    Two Handed Danish Sword With Scabbard

    SKU: DS-1352
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    $637.50$672.50 Add to Cart
  • Medici Longsword with Scabbard

    Medici Longsword with Scabbard

    SKU: DS-1552
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    $607.50$642.50 Add to Cart
  • Sale! Atrim War Sword

    Atrim War Sword

    SKU: SM36100
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    $349.00 Add to Cart
  • Medici Longsword with Scabbard and Belt

    Medici Longsword with Scabbard and Belt

    SKU: DS-1552B
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    $702.50$737.50 Add to Cart

Great swords are infantry swords which cannot be used comfortably in a single-hand. The term “great-sword” has come to mean a form of long-sword that is still not the specialized weapons of later two-handed swords. While there is some overlap in terms as great swords are sometimes (correctly) called “two-handed swords”, it is not historically correct to refer to all “two-handed swords” as great swords. Great swords were for the most part scaled-up versions of the contemporary long-sword with size being the main distinction: both were considered war swords but the great sword could not be used with one hand. These were exclusively infantry weapons and could not be used in conjunction with a shield. While terms do overlap, it is certain that great swords usually sported longer, heavier blades. Even 18th century broad swords – the curved-blade variety, akin to a thick sabre – could be referred to as great swords, though the term is used nearly exclusively for straight two-handed swords of the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Therefore, great sword is best regarded as a generic term, and it is important to remember that great is relative. Blade shapes ranged from “flat and wide” to “narrow and hexagonal” to “diamond shaped”. Great swords were capable of facing heavier weapons such as pole-arms and larger axes, and were devastating against light armour. Long, two-handed swords with narrower, flat hexagonal blades and thinner tips were an evolutionary response to plate-armour. Our Great swords can be used for display or for battle re-enactments, each reproduction is created to the specifications of the original. The dimensions and weight are accurate on every piece 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 past with our collection of Great swords. All our Great Swords are expertly hand-crafted and authentic replicas! You can display them in your office, home or for Medieval Reenactments.

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