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It was a brutal, bloody and deadly fight, and in the end the mighty Olaf fell. Gaining a lot of fame for his exploits, he was eventually canonized as St. Olaf. This attractive Viking sword is copied from a specimen that was quite involved in that kind of vicious encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from high carbon steel by Windlass Steelcrafts®, the sword is a beautifully balanced and highly effective weapon. Capable of both cutting and thrusting, it is also a delight to the eye. Pommel and guard are tastefully decorated with copper. Leather covered wood grip. Complete with scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length (in)    31\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness (in)    3\/16\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width (in)    2\"\u003cbr\u003eMaterial    1065 High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length (in)    37\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight    2lbs 12oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169816305721,"sku":"500670","price":464.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/StiklestadVikingSword3-4.jpg?v=1763049087"},{"product_id":"de-joinville-sword","title":"De Joinville Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sire De Joinville was a French knight known for his bravery and devotion to his king, St. Louis. During the 7th Crusade, he was attacked by a Saracen after having lost his lance. So the valiant De Joinville tucked his sword under his arm as you would a lance, charged, and slew his opponent. His valorous action inspired the name of this beautiful weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was a very popular design during the 1400s due to its ease of punching through the armor of the day. The whole style of this simple piece is quite lovely and puts emphasis on the deadly nature of it. Made from 1065 high carbon steel by the smiths at Windlass and comes factory sharp. Includes leather scabbard with metal throat and tip. Hilt parts are steel and the grip is hand-carved hardwood and stained a rich hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169819189305,"sku":"501694","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/DeJoinvilleSword4-4.jpg?v=1763049304"},{"product_id":"king-henry-v-sword","title":"King Henry V Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca Early 15th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEwart Oakeshott, renowned English sword enthusiast, researcher, and author of crucial books about the sword, described Henry V's sword as \"...one of the most beautiful medieval swords to handle I have ever known. ...it is balanced like a good fishing rod.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a sword that was designed to be a superb weapon - simple, practical, and of high quality. The enormous, thick pommel looks misleadingly heavy, but is actually hollow. The raised rims on either side were brazed onto an inner iron disc. The recesses in the pommel were gilded with gold and accentuated with painted red crosses at the time of the king's funeral. The sword was hung above King Henry's chantry at Westminster Abbey until at some point it was stowed away in an old chest. In 1951, it was discovered, cleaned (by Mr. Oakeshott himself!), and added to the display of King Henry's other accouterments - his helm, shield, and saddle - in the Abbey museum. It was obviously well-used; the blade appears to be slightly narrowed from multiple sharpenings. The original grip is long gone, the current wood grip is thought to be a rough replacement. This sword is labeled a type XVIII in Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a prince at the age of 16, Henry was nearly killed by an arrow that penetrated his face. As king, he led a small band of knights and archers to victory over a much larger French force at the Battle of Agincourt, one of the most stunning accomplishments in English military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword from Windlass Steelcrafts is a precise replica of the iconic sword of Henry V. Like the original, it's a relatively short weapon, designed for fast cutting and thrusting. The blade is slightly hollow ground and the edge is sharpened at the factory. It's beautifully balanced and feels lively in the hand. The pommel is hollow like the original and is appropriately gold plated in the recesses, and has red enamel crosses emblazoned on each side (we used enamel instead of paint for the sake of durability). An accurate, fully functional replica of a true battle sword once used by the king of England. A design with just enough flair for a sense of elegance, but no doubt a pragmatic, effective cutting weapon. Includes top-grain leather scabbard and belt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length (in)    26-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness (in)    3\/16\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width (in)    2-1\/16\"\u003cbr\u003eEdge    Sharpened\u003cbr\u003eEngraving    Available\u003cbr\u003eMaterial    1065 High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length (in)    33-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight    2 lbs \/ 6 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169822629945,"sku":"501780","price":519.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/KingHenryVSword1-13.jpg?v=1763049568"},{"product_id":"landsknecht-katzbalger-sword","title":"Landsknecht Katzbalger Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca 16th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning in the 14th century, Swiss pikemen established themselves as dominant mercenaries. But an equally courageous, stout competitor later appeared from Germany. Landsknecht troops challenged Swiss superiority in a \"No Quarter\" rivalry that lasted for years. The flamboyantly dressed German Landsknecht mercenary lived a harsh, brutal life and were famous for their giant, two-hand Flamberge sword. After using the Flamberge to break an enemy's row of front-line pikemen, a smaller, one-hand sword was employed for the ensuing close-quarters combat - the Katzbalger. Not as fancy as its slightly frivolous looking (but nonetheless deadly) big brother, the Katzbalger (roughly translates to \"cat-gutter\") was still highly styled and was designed to be an effective cut and thrust sword. Carried by all Landsknecht troops, including the pikemen and arquebusiers, this sword had an ornate \"closed s\" shaped guard and an extra long, fluted pommel. The Katzbalger was most assuredly respectful of its Renaissance roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur replica is just as battle ready as the originals. The beautifully rendered grip would do any Landskecht proud. The fluting in the pommel extends seamlessly into the wood grip, and the guard is expertly spiral twisted and terminates in half-spheres. The tempered, high carbon steel blade is adorned with a trio of fullers that slightly lighten the blade. The black leather scabbard is mildly decorated with leather bands that criss-cross and are knotted near the throat and has a unique steel tip. Guard is 4-1\/4\" wide. The blade is distal tapered (.160\" at the guard and .1315\" at the tip) which helps keep the sword's weight to only 2.4 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length (in)    29\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width (in)    1-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eEdge    Sharpened\u003cbr\u003eMaterial    1075 High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length (in)    35-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight    2 lbs \/ 6.4 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169825120313,"sku":"501825","price":519.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/LandsknechtKatzbalgerSword8-8.jpg?v=1763049846"},{"product_id":"sword-of-robert-the-bruce","title":"Sword of Robert the Bruce","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca 1300\u003cbr\u003eAs seen in the film Robert the Bruce!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert the Bruce, King of Scots, was one of the most famous warriors of his generation. He eventually, along side of William Wallace, led Scotland during the first of the Wars of Scottish Independence against England. He fought successfully during his reign to regain Scotland''s place as an independent nation and is today remembered in Scotland as a national hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heroic sword is as powerful as the man who would have wielded it. The master craftsmen of Windlass Steelcrafts have hand forged this blade of high carbon steel. The beautiful pommel emblazons the Cross of St. Andrew, while the hearty grip is wrapped in soft, black leather and held in place by a corded silver chain. This massive sword comes complete with a matching, thick black leather scabbard and sports a silver Lion of Scotland at its throat and a rounded silver metal shoe at its tip. A 1-1\/2” wide belt, measuring 56-1\/2\" long, is attached. 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The original sword is believed to have been found in the River Thames before finding its way into the Tower of London collection. This is the sort of hand-and-a-half sword that was often carried by knights and men-at-arms, and it features a two-handed hilt with a scent-stopper pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Armouries Sword #IX.16. This is a reproduction of an early 15th-century longsword, believed to have been found in the River Thames before finding its way into the Tower of London collection. Part of the Royal Armouries Collection by Windlass, the original dates to around 1400-1430. This is a hand-and-a-half sword. The stiff and acutely-tapered blade ends in a robust but slender point. This type of sword was used in one or two hands, depending on circumstance, and in armored combat, the blade could also be gripped in half swording, to better drive the point into the gaps of an armored opponent, and also to use the crossguard and pommel for wrestling and striking. This is the type of sword that English knights would have carried at the Battle of Agincourt. The blade of this sword has three transitions, from a hollow ground blunt ricasso next to the guard to a hexagonal cross-section, and finally to the flattened diamond section point. A relatively nimble sword, but with more blade presence than you might expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis replica is crafted with a hand-forged blade by a skilled blacksmith using modern 1080 high-carbon steel that is fully tempered and distally tapered for proper weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features a traditional cut-out. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso. Includes a certificate of authenticity on heavy stock, a tin of Windlass Classic Wax, and a polishing cloth. 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The blade is of a simple flatted diamond cross-section, but the pommel has some complex and subtle shaping, with the front and back planes uniquely canted inward at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of sword may have been used by armored men-at-arms and knights, usually one-handed on horseback or two-handed on foot. Swords like this were used in Europe in the second half of the 14th century and would likely have been familiar to fencing masters like Fiore dei Liberi and used at battles like Sempach in 1386. This sword seems quite specialized for armored combat and half-swording (gripping the blade with one hand), due to the notable stiffness and mass of the blade. The edge geometry is quite obtuse, but the blade has a lot of presence in the strike. 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There are several of these swords in various private and public collections, one in the Wallace Collection and several at the Bavarian National Museum. It's a perfect example of a German military cut-and-thrust swept hilt carried by the Munich Town Guard. The slightly shorter blade and stout hilt were perfect for breaking up a street fight or tavern brawl, as the town guard was often employed to do, and was clearly intended for practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur replica has a sharp, well-tempered 1065 high carbon steel blade. The pommel and guard are steel and the wood grip is wrapped in twisted steel wire for a very positive hold. 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This gives the blade firmness, yet allowing it to be flexible in action. The all steel guard and ornate pommel are accented with a real bleached, polished bone grip. Includes a full leather scabbard with steel throat and shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Bone is a natural product and may have slight variations from the photo shown, giving each handle a unique \"one of a kind\" finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length (in): 38-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width (in): 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eGrip Length:  3-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 1055 High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length (in): 43-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2lbs\/2oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169899175993,"sku":"500094","price":444.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/SweptHiltRapier2-2.jpg?v=1763053465"},{"product_id":"battlecry-espada-ropera","title":"Battlecry Espada Ropera","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rapier has a sharpened, darkened 1065 high carbon steel blade with an extra-wide tang. Includes a leather scabbard with engraved throat and chape. Overall 44 inches.\u003cbr\u003eAfter hundreds of requests, Battlecry has added a classic rapier to the popular line of blackened, uniquely finished versions of history's great swords. This rapier features a very complex Spanish-style hilt and faceted pommel. The grip is hand-wound with blackened wire with woven wire rings on top and bottom. The hand-forged, high carbon steel, fully tempered blade features a diamond cross-section to strengthen it for thrusting. Top-quality, genuine leather scabbard with deeply engraved floral pattern on the throat and tip. This type of sword was deadly effective as a dueling weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1065 high carbon steel has a darkened, battle-hardened finish, so its well protected from the frequent rust spots and stains that occur so often from everyday practice and exposure to the elements. The blade has an extra-wide tang and is tempering to a low 50s RC. The blade is thick for strength and peened to the pommel. This pre-sharpened blade has gone through rigorous testing. The hands-on nature of the manufacturing by master smiths makes this line unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a certificate of authenticity signed by each smith that touched your blade through every step of the forging process. 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Made with a polished bone grip, this is a very handsome and effective rapier. Includes leather scabbard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: Bone is a natural product and may have slight variations from the photo shown, giving each handle a unique \"one of a kind\" finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: 43-3⁄4\" \u003cbr\u003eBlade-38-1⁄2\" long, 7⁄8\" wide\u003cbr\u003eWt: 2-1⁄8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169932042297,"sku":"500534","price":444.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/SteelSweptHiltRapierLeftHand2-2.jpg?v=1763054434"},{"product_id":"official-navy-cpo-cutlass","title":"Official Navy CPO Cutlass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new U.S. Navy CPO Cutlass was developed as a joint project with of the U.S. Naval Uniform Board. With three years in the making, it exceeds all specifications as required by the Board. Made with a Toledo Spanish steel blade and heavy gold plating, it exceeds the required specs and sets it apart from all other non-official versions in the market. Features 24K gold plate over solid brass pommel and guard with 11 gold plated rivets. The 26\" blade has proper etchings with the traditional “French curve” shape, allowing the wearer to execute manual of arms. Premium leather wrapped grip with twisted gold wire strands. Includes matching scabbard with 24K gold plated throat and tip and a protective cloth bag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eColor: silver \/ gold\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Blade: 26\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169941872697,"sku":"501504","price":529.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/OfficialNavyCPOCutlass1-5.jpg?v=1763054830"},{"product_id":"the-monarch","title":"The Monarch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Monarch exemplifies the classic 13th century Type X medieval sword. The type X was in common usage from the time of the Vikings throughout much of the middle ages, and is recognizable for its broad blade with full-length fuller. This version has a distinctive “Brazil nut” pommel, common to the mid-1200’s and beyond but most clearly represented on the type X to type XI transitory blades. The Monarch has the long, tapered blade typical of the cut-and-thrust swords that evolved to counter the increasing advances made in armor protection, and the curved guard is consistent with the numerous surviving 13th century Brazil nut swords found in museums and collections. The Monarch is a classic design that will be a unique presence in any collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eHand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eDifferential Hardened at a Rockwell of 60 at the Edge; 48-50 at the core.\u003cbr\u003eFittings: Mild Steel\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Leather Wrapped Wood Core\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 38.5″\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 32″\u003cbr\u003eBlade width at base: 2 1\/8″\u003cbr\u003eGrip Length: 4.75″ inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3.0 lbs \u003cbr\u003ePOB: 5.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are two powers by which this world is chiefly ruled: the sacred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    authority of the priesthood and the authority of kings.” Pope Gelasius I\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince ancient tribal times, humans have tended to organize themselves into hierarchies. These would at first have been nomadic bands of hunter-gatherers, though as agriculture led to the rise of cities and more stabilized, centralized cultures there would be individuals who sought to lead. Those who led larger groups of people could gather immense amounts of power, and when that power gained enough momentum to pass the boundary of generations it created a monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost records from early civilizations indicated monarchies were incredibly common, and typically follow the hereditary structure with the power passing from father to son. Many of these societies started in Mesopotamia or other areas close to the cradle of civilization, indicating monarchies were likely one of the first forms of human government. Monarchy swiftly spread from Humanity’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebirthplace across the world, and everywhere it went it tended to have more or less the same characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a monarchy, the monarch – typically a king, though queens could also sometimes rule – was a member of a dynastic royal family in which power passed from parent to child and monarchs tended to rule from the death of the previous king until their own death. When the currently seated monarch would die, the rule of the city-state or nation would pass to their heir – typically the eldest male child. When the eldest male child was not the most suitable ruler, or if no male children were to be had, different systems of hereditary succession could be used to determine the identity of the next monarch within the royal extended family – a nephew, a cousin, even an older relative. For this reason tracing royal lines can be a great deal more complicated than simply looking at parent to child passage of power. Further complicating the transition of power could be competing claims for the throne, where multiple persons with historical ties to the reigning family may make claim to the throne upon the death of the ruler. This led to countless wars of succession across human history, so which resulted in entire branches of royal families being liquidated by prospective kings in order to secure their future rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonarchies brought several benefits to nations, despite the top heavy concentration of power. One of the benefits was continuity of rule, as upon the death of the previous ruler the next ruler is believed to already be king – even if they have not yet ascended the throne. Another benefit of a monarchical government especially in the West (though it would certainly appear in different forms elsewhere in the world) was the concept of the Divine Right of Kings. This religious dogma legitimized the rule of monarch by establishing a belief system in which the king had been appointed by God to fulfill the role of ruler for his people. That is, God has specifically chosen this ruler for these people, and it is the responsibility of the people to follow their King as God’s representative on earth. This has the added benefit of raising the king over the authority of any Earthly body of power, reducing or completely eliminating his accountability to anyone but god. With both politics and church behind the institution, monarchs ruled Europe for centuries almost without question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome kings were kinds and just, others were cruel and terrible – but both were mere mortals in the end, and those who took their so-called divine mandate to heart would accomplish some true good in the world. It would not be until the Age of Enlightenment that power would begin to transfer away from hereditary systems of absolute rule into the hands of the people without whom kings would have no power. Yet even to today, monarchs around the world continue to be heads of state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Darksword Armory Monarch is inspired by the those kings who became the best that their office would allow. A true example of a 13th Century arming sword, the Monarch shows the fruits of the evolution of the arms and armors of the Middle Ages. As armors dating prior to the 13th century were most commonly composed of mail armor made to withstand early medieval period weapons, there was rapid development of greater forms of protection. By the mid-13th century however, the advances in protective gear inspired a corresponding change in blade geometry. Finely tapered blades, with very pointy tips now served to pierce the weak points in heavily armored foes. The Monarch has one of these blades, double-edged with a long fuller and weighted for cut-and-thrust combat. Its simple, classic curved guard provides an elegant compliment to the no-nonsense blade. It is the Brazil nut pommel, though, that sets this piece apart. A feature indicative of the 13th century arming sword, this is Darksword Armory's best rendition of the Brazil nut pommel, and we believe it is a perfect match for the rest of the sword. May the Monarch be the sword you have been looking for to inspire you to achieve the best you can in this world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171264159801,"sku":"1305","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/13051-7.jpg?v=1763095417"},{"product_id":"alexandria-sword","title":"Alexandria Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Darksword Armory Alexandria Sword is a recreation of one of the most famous swords of the 15th century. An Oakeshott Type XVIIIc, this style of sword was heavily influenced by the armor of the day and had a wide-based blade tapering to a thin point. Like many Renaissance swords therefore, the Alexandria is a true cut-and-thrust longsword; capable of piercing vulnerable locations in an opponent’s armor, but also effective as a slashing weapon. The classic steel fittings complete the look of a sword that is in perfect balance between a thing of beauty and a weapon of war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade: 5160 High Carbon Steel.\u003cbr\u003eDual Tempered HRc 60 \/ 48-50 at the core\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 45″\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 33.5″\u003cbr\u003eWidth at base: 3 1\/4″\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4lbs\u003cbr\u003ePOB: 4″\u003cbr\u003eHistorical engraving\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of historical relics that go missing and are never seen again is unknowable. Certainly, though, it is not a small number – though decay, through carelessness, through the loss of personal collections into estate sales and long term storage many artifacts of bygone days have vanished into obscurity. Finding one of these relics, recovering what was lost with virtually no trail, is incredibly rare – which is what makes the Alexandria sword, also known as the “Harriet Dean Sword,” so unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1414, a peace treaty was brokered between the kingdom of Cyprus and the Sultan of Egypt. After the peace treaty (which ended a long and difficult conflict), the Cyprian King Janus made a gift of several swords to Sultan al-Mu´ayyad Shaykh. By the report of historians Sultan al-Mu´ayyad Shaykh was a humble man and a lover of architecture and scholarship, demolishing a prison and commissioning a mosque in its place as well as many religious monuments. The swords he received as a gift from King Janus of Cyprus were sent to the Arsenal at Alexandria, where a sizable collection of medieval arms and armor existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1904, medieval armor expert Bashford Dean founded the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Arms and Armor. As a curator of this collection Dean went on numerous trips around the world to purchase relics, both for the Met exhibit and for his personal collection. One such visit brought him into contact with the Alexandria Arsenal in 1919, which even centuries later was in excellent condition due to Egypt’s dry climate. Among the articles that returned with Dean were a matched pair of swords with an Arabic inscription indicating it was a gift of the Sultan to the Arsenal collection. Dean continued to expand both his and the Met’s collection until his untimely death in 1928, at which time one of the matched pair of 15-th century longswords was bequeathed to the Met’s collection (and became known as the “Bashford Dean Sword,” while the other went to Dean’s beloved sister Harriet Dean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarriet kept the sword until her death in 1943, at which point (like so many other relics of European history) vanished without a trace. For over 70 years the Harriet Dean Sword evaded capture, a white whale for so many curators and historians who hunted it for collections both public and private. The sword was thought lost, and became well known in academic circles despite its absence from the public eye. And lost is where it would have stayed, had an arms-and-armor expert working for an auction house not agreed to view a collection of weapons that was being consigned to an estate sale. There, in a small Texas restaurant, he was astonished to be staring at a picture of the Harriet Dean Sword, the last sword of the Alexandria Arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alexandria is truly a magnificent sword, honoring the original “Harriet Dean” longsword of the 15th Century.  Its hallow-ground diamond cross-sectioned blade has a broad base and sharply tapered tip, making it both exquisitely balanced and suitable for splitting links of chain or probing gaps in plate armor. While designed primarily as a thrusting weapon like many renaissance longswords, it would also be highly effective at cutting targets. The leather wrapped oak grip is complimented by a robust tang, and the plain steel fittings and wheel pommel with peen block are typical of the Oakeshott Type XVIIIc. Many of the longsword manuals of that era, such as Fiore Dei Liberi’s famous Flos Duellatorum (“The Flower of Battle”), were written for use with swords such as this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis renaissance longsword is an homage to the lost sword of Alexandria, a sword commissioned by a King, gifted to a Sultan, purchased by a curator, inherited by a sister, lost to time, and finally found again by a collector like so many of our customers. We invite you to hold this reflection of history in your hands. The blade is acid etched with the original inscription:  (translation) “Donation of al-Malik al-Mu’ayyad Abu’l Nasr Shaykh for the Arsenal in the frontier town of Alexandria in the year 822” (1419 A.D.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171323174969,"sku":"1525","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/15251-11.jpg?v=1763096464"},{"product_id":"mother-of-dragons-sword","title":"Mother of Dragons Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Darksword Armory Mother of Dragons sword is inspired by this character. While in the series Queen Daenerys rarely wields a weapon herself, this sword is designed after what she might have wielded as the mother of the only dragons in existence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: \u003cbr\u003eHand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eDifferential Hardened at a Rockwell of 60 at the Edge; 48-50 at the core.\u003cbr\u003eFittings: Solid Bronze\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Textured Ebony Grip\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 26.5″\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 20″\u003cbr\u003eBlade width at base: 2.1″\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 lbs 9 oz.\u003cbr\u003ePOB: at crossguard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwords forged at Darksword Armory have a variety of sources of inspiration. While the majority of their swords are based on historical models (and whenever possible, models that they have personally examined), others come from books, from myth, and from television or film. These fantasy swords are sometimes more directly based on a popular design (such as their Excalibur sword, inspired by the 1981 film); at other times, their designers are inspired to come up with an original design based on a fantasy weapon or character. This is how the Mother of Dragons was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire (immortalized on television in the HBO series Game of Thrones), the character of Daenerys is at the center of the story. Descended from the Targaryens, a family who long ago controlled dragons in order to unite the Seven Kingdoms, Daenerys begins her journey in the books as an exiled princess being given in marriage to a barbarian warlord. Dragons have long been gone from the world, but Daenerys comes into possession of three dragon eggs – and unexpectedly is able to hatch them. With the power of her draconic “children,” she becomes a major player in a series of epic wars and changes the course of history. Arguably, she is the single most important character in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall design of the Mother of Dragons was based on a very unique historical piece. The Wallace Collection, a museum of art, arms, and armor in London, England, contains numerous surviving swords from different periods in European history. The sword in question (pictured below) is unlike any other in the collection, or in any other collection in London. When Darksword Armory founder Eyal Azard saw it he immediately chose it as the physical inspiration for the sword of Daenerys. Subtle changes were made to the design to bring it more closely in line with the vision Eyal had for the Mother of Dragons sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is short and broad at the base, and its hollow-ground length tapers to a sharp point. This blade construction combined with the larger pommel brings the point of balance right to the guard, creating a sword that is shockingly lively in the hand and suitable for an individual who may be smaller and more suited to speed over strength. The cast bronze guard depicts a curling dragon that protects the hand, and the matching pommel has a high-born, aristocratic feel. The handle of textured ebony wood completes the look of a sword worthy of a queen, even a queen who relies not on the strength of her arm but on the might of her spirit. We hope it will appeal to others who embody her fierce and powerful spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I will take what is mine with fire and blood.”\u003cbr\u003e— Daenerys Targaryen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171357581369,"sku":"1549","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/15491-12.jpg?v=1763097413"},{"product_id":"the-doge-sword","title":"The Doge Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Doge (generally translated as “Duke”) was not, unlike most positions of power in Europe at the time, a hereditary office. 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For another, it had a unique governing structure; whereas many nations during its thousand-year existence were ruled by monarchies of varying levels of control and influence, the Republic was overseen by the Great Council of Venice. This parliament was composed of a hereditary ruling class of powerful merchants and aristocrats who together created laws, elected the Council of Ten (the leaders of the city-state), and the elected the head of state – the individual known as the Doge of Venice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Doge (generally translated as “Duke”) was not, unlike most positions of power in Europe at the time, a hereditary office. The Doge was elected for life, it was true, but was forbidden from choosing a successor – this eliminated the possibility of the office becoming a monarchy. The position was not one that provided great wealth or influence; in fact, the Doge was prevented from owning any foreign land, and after the Doge’s death his family was liable for any crimes he had committed in office (presumably as a method of inspiring honesty and integrity). In later years the power of the Doge declined, and though it became a largely symbolic office there were still benefits to ruling Venice – one of which was the ability to live in the Doge’s Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Doge’s Palace (Pałaso Dogal in Venetian) is an excellent example of Venice’s take on Gothic architecture. While several iterations of the Palace existed through the years (rebuilt due to age, changes in government, and several notable fires), most of the current structure was completed in the 15th century. After the end of the office of the Doge in the late 18th century, the Palace remained in use by various branches of government for the next century. In 1923 the last public office was removed from the building, and the restored Doge Palace entered its next stage of existence as a museum. The museum, in addition to its breathtaking construction and frescos, contains numerous works of art and artifacts from Venice’s history – including a breathtaking collection of medieval and renaissance swords.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Darksword Armory Doge Museum Sword is based on surviving examples with the Doge museum. Its curved guard with finger protector is common on swords form this area of Europe, and the distinctive-shaped pommel sets it apart from other medieval and renaissance swords. Travelers to Venice will recognize this unique pommel and guard combination from several swords in the Doge collection. The blade chosen for this particular representation is hollow ground with a stiff spine, allowing for good flexibility but retaining the ability to make a firm thrust. The blade’s long, tapering point is common among many blades of the 15th century, which were adapted to thrust into the gaps of full plate armor. An oxblood leather wrapped handle completes the weapon, which would certainly look at home on the hip of any Venetian who walked the streets of one of the longest-lasting republics in history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171380453433,"sku":"1373","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/13731-14.jpg?v=1763098923"},{"product_id":"the-duke","title":"The Duke","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Duke sword is inspired by an illustration in Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc medieval encyclopedia, a masterwork of exposition and illustration. A classic knightly sword, the Duke is designed to resemble the cruciform arming sword so often found in medieval art. The straight guard is expertly sculpted and subtle in its smooth lines. A double-edged, single-fullered blade departs slightly from Viollet-le-Duc’s illustration in that it has a less severe taper and termination. The pommel may appear to be a standard wheel-style pommel with peen block, but has in fact been made slightly oversized to counterbalance the blade. This brings the point-of-balance closer to the guard, resulting in a sword that is startlingly lively in the hand and that flows effortlessly from strike to guard. The Duke is one of Darksword Armory's best attempts at recreating the knight’s arming sword, and we hope the great Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc would be proud of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eHand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eDifferential Hardened at a Rockwell of 60 at the Edge; 48-50 at the core.\u003cbr\u003eFittings: Mild Steel\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Leather Wrapped Wood Core\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 40″\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 32″\u003cbr\u003eBlade width at base: 2 1\/8″\u003cbr\u003eGrip Length: 5 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3lbs 3oz\u003cbr\u003ePOB: 5.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you ask modern day sword collectors who the most famous and influential scholars of the medieval sword were, the typical answer you will get is Ewart Oakeshott (1916-2002). And it’s true – Oakeshott literally wrote the book on medieval sword types, and a whole system of classification (The Oakeshott Typology) is named after him. More advanced collectors may recognize the names Dr. Jan Peterson (1887-1967), who created a typology for classifying Viking swords, or Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler (1890-1976), who refined Peterson’s typology. Predating any of these scholars, however, is a man whose writing on medieval arms, armor, and architecture dwarfs many later historians’ bibliographies – though he is largely unrecognized by the modern sword collecting world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc was born in 1814 in Paris, France. He was an architect by trade, a brilliant one by all accounts, and an inspired artist and illustrator. While the architectural world knows Viollet-le-Duc as an architect, restorer of historical buildings and monuments (including considerable work on Notre-Dame Cathedral and many other famous landmarks), and as the first true theorist of modern architecture, he also wrote and illustrated some of the largest volumes in existence on the medieval sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volumes Viollet-le-Duc wrote are breathtaking in their scope and depth. His extensive writings cover not only descriptions of different medieval swords and armor but tracks and explains their evolution throughout history, and his stunning illustrations compliment his writing expertly. Unfortunately, as his works were not commonly translated into English, the largely-anglophone sword collecting population remains ignorant of these incredible volumes and Viollet-le-Duc’s influence on medieval scholarship. Some translations exist, but copies are notoriously hard to find and prohibitively expensive.  In the English-speaking world, many of these works are completely unknown, and the incredible scholarship they contain can only be found by efforts of French-speaking individuals – such as the smiths at Darksword Armory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171416170553,"sku":"1543","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/15431-11.jpg?v=1763101462"},{"product_id":"the-earl-sword","title":"The Earl Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 13th Century was a turning point in the making of swords and armors of the Middle Ages. Typically, armors dating prior to the 13th century were mainly composed of mail armor, or maille, made to counter the impact of the uniform sword blades of the early medieval period. By the mid-13th century however, the armies of Feudal Europe witnessed not only an increase in plated armour but consequently, witnessed a change in blade geometry. Finely tapered blades, with very pointy tips now served to pierce through ever-increasing plate armor of the military elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an interesting example of the transitional medieval swords used during the outset of the 13th century. Crowned with a “cocked-hat” pommel, originally found in Scandinavia, this sword hilt was generally mounted on a type X or type XII blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe type X was in common usage from the time of the Vikings throughout much of the medieval age, and is recognizable for its broad blade with full-length fuller. By contrast, the type XII had a shortened fuller and a more tapered cross-section, resulting in both improved handling and increased utility in piercing the armor of the High Middle Ages. Thus, the XII was a cut-and-thrust sword that evolved from previous incarnations of the medieval sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “cocked-hat” pommel, classified by Petersen as Type Y, was used through the 11th and 12th centuries. By the 13th century the “coked-hat” pommel remained in use, but became more massive. Numerous examples are found throughout Europe. During his examinations of various swords of the middle ages, Oakeshott noted identical swords in various sources; from a crucifixion scene in a 13th century manuscript from Goslar, a sword found in Hungary with an identical pommel, another identical sword from Brunau, An example found in a German manuscript and a final example at the end of the 13th century on the grave-slab of Ulrich von Regensburg in Zurich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Darksword Armory Earl Sword is a true representation of a classic 13th century medieval sword. A straight guard married to a cocked-hat pommel identifies it as a later example of a medieval sword – sketches of these hilts are visible in Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc’s Medival Encyclopedia. The short fuller and tapered blade is indicative of the Oakeshott type XII, and gives the sword its lively presence in the hand. A leather wrapped handle hides a robust tang, also a hallmark of the cut-and-thrust swords of the 13th century and later periods. For a timeless medieval knightly sword with excellent handling, classic fittings, and a distinctive pommel, the Darksword Armory Earl sword will serve you well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: \u003cbr\u003eHand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eDifferential Hardened at a Rockwell of 60 at the Edge; 48-50 at the core.\u003cbr\u003eFittings: Mild Steel\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Leather Wrapped Wood Core\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 34″\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 27.5″\u003cbr\u003eBlade width at base: 2 1\/8″\u003cbr\u003eGrip Length: 4.75″ inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3.0 lbs \u003cbr\u003ePOB: 5.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead on Target Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171520307257,"sku":"1314","price":605.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0974\/1625\/files\/13141-7.jpg?v=1763103436"},{"product_id":"the-eindride-lone-wolf-sword","title":"The Eindride Lone Wolf Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eindride is a sword for the lone wolf, the wanderer, the outcast. Someone who, for a time at least, is separated from their pack. This sword’s cast bronze guard features snarling wolf heads on the hilt, accented by traditional knotwork. A simple bronze scentstopper pommel and wooden grip complement the elaborate hilt. The blade has a thick ricasso that transitions into a single fuller double edged design that has norse runes inscribed, reading, “One Who Rides Alone” – a snarl from the indomitable heart of the lone wolf. The Eindride was designed with these people in mind, in honour of their unbreakable spirits, to be their companion when no one else is. We hope it will keep you safe on the journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: \u003cbr\u003eHand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eDifferential Hardened at a Rockwell of 60 at the Edge; 48-50 at the core.\u003cbr\u003eFittings: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Oak, leather wrapped\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 43″\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 32″\u003cbr\u003eBlade width at base: 2.5″\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4 lbs 5 oz\u003cbr\u003ePOB: 4″\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eindride (“One Who Rides Alone”) In Norse mythology and legend, there are few symbols more prominent than the wolf. A wolf pack was representative of attributes like strength, loyalty, and a stark reminder of the mortality and doom of man. Across the whole Nordic world you would be hard pressed to find a greater symbol of royalty and power than this most graceful and deadly creature. The wolf, and the wolf pack, feature heavily in the Icelandic sagas and other stories throughout human history. Wolves are known as social animals. Their greatest strength is not their speed, their claws, or their fangs, but their ability to work together to bring down greater foes. It is this pack mentality that defines their being and has captured the imaginations of cultures around the world for centuries.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also why the “lone wolf” concept is so simultaneously fascinating, and heartbreaking. A lone wolf may have lost their pack, or left it behind, or been cast out – but they still persevere. Running in the moonlight, fighting for survival, refusing to give in to loneliness or despair. 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Designed with a dragon claw like guard a broad engraved blade which reads “One Who Rides Alone” , the Erland fantasy sword delivers devastating blows. Inspired by the myths and legends of the fantasy realm, the Erland is a robust and affirmative sword of heroes among mortals!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade: 5160 High Carbon Steel. Dual Tempered HRc 60\u003cbr\u003e48-50 at the core\u003cbr\u003eFittings : Solid Bronze\u003cbr\u003eThickness: 1.34 mm\u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 44″\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length : 32″\u003cbr\u003ePOB:3″\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4.5 lbs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In normal times, evil would be fought with good. But in times like these, well, it should be fought by another kind of evil.” – Aereon, The Chronicles of Riddick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we read fantasy stories, we often do it to escape. A rousing adventure story filled with danger, epic quests, and heroic escapes can distract us from the drudgery (or the difficulty) of our everyday lives. These tales are most often filled with heroes – people who seek to rescue the princess, save the kingdom, find the magic sword, or undertake whatever obligations the tale might require. These heroes are people we look up to, who we idolize, and who we would like to come and rescue us if we needed it one day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, some stories are not about heroes. Heroes are generally good, and operate with overall positive systems of morality. Anti-heroes, on the other hand, aren’t necessarily good. They might even be bad – just pointed in a direction that furthers the plot and might bring down the villain’s plans. Maybe we don’t actually want the anti-hero to come and save us, since we know that when they do things don’t always go so well. Things get messy and there’s collateral damage, and the anti-hero doesn’t always care about the people they are rescuing necessarily – they might care more about killing their enemies or getting revenge than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany classic anti-heroes exist in fantasy fiction, and their tales fill us with fascination. Conan was one of the earliest, depicted as a barbarian and a thief as opposed to a knight in shining armor. Fitzchivalry Farseer from Robin Hobb’s Elderlings is a royal bastard and failed assassin whose lies and poor choices wreck his every relationship. Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher book, game, and Netflix series is a killer for hire and initially has little interest in destiny. Thomas Covenant from Stephen R. Donaldson’s Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series might be the best (worst?) example, a prophesied saviour who winds up being a foul tempered, unrepentant rapist. 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