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Hanwei Mini Viking Sword (MH2310) |
Points: 4
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The Viking Mini features a hilt whose original is on display in the York museum in England. Blade is forged from high-carbon spring steel. Sold Out
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Hanwei Mini French Swept-Hilt Rapier (MH2311) |
Points: 5
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Each of our Rapier Minis faithfully replicates period swords in every detail. The blades are forged from maraging steel, a steel typically associated with the sport fencing world, then tempered in a process unique to this material, creating the flexibility inherent in the rapier style. Sold Out
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Hanwei Marshall Sword Letter Opener (MH2282) |
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The Knight's sword is probably the most recognizable sword design in history. The simple cross guard and weighted pommel provided an ideal combination of protection and balance that was to serve the knights of Europe admirably for several centuries. Sold Out
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Hanwei Hand and a Half Letter Opener (MH2249) |
Points: 2
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The Hand-and-a-Half Sword, so-called because it could be used a either a single-handed or two-handed weapon, provided powerful versatility for the knights of the 14th and 15th centuries. Classically simple in design, the sword is featured in many European illustrations and stone carvings of the period. Sold Out
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Hanwei Viking Letter Opener (MH2283) |
Points: 2
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Viking raiders were famed for their lightning attacks on European coastal settlements. These tactics demanded light, fast weaponry and their sword designs were based on this need. Surviving swords show the Viking swordsmiths to be highly skilled in steel manufacture and forging techniques. Sold Out
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Hanwei Cup-Hilt Letter Opener (MH2281) |
Points: 2
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Rapiers, carried by the gentry of Europe in the 17th century, were used both for personal defense and for settling gentlemanly disagreements. Long extolled as the pinnacle of rapier design, the Spanish or Cup-Hilt rapier undoubtedly combined style and function very effectively. Sold Out
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Hanwei Roman Letter Opener (MH2284) |
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The Roman Gladius was the sword that built the fabulous Roman Empire, earning its reputation in the hands of Legionnaires on the battlefield and Gladiators in the arena. Short and double-edged, the Gladius was unmatched in the close-quarters combat for which the Romans were renowned. Sold Out
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Hanwei Basket-Hilt Letter Opener (MH2285) |
Points: 2
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The Scottish Basket-Hilt Sword, evoking images of kilted highlanders raging into battle, served the clansman well for the 17th Century on, and is still carried by officers of Scottish regiments to this day. Sold Out
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