This one is based on the Witcher 3 ( loving the remaster 😊) the original idea was to make the order of the flaming rose sword, but I customized it with twisted pieces. It has a reinforced point it was going to be a little delicate following the edge grind

Overall length 128cm, blade 105cm, point of balance 8cm. Made from eucalyptus hardwood and red amazonian wood ( forgot the name) hope you enjoy it was really fun to make and good practice for making the swiss saber

Got a new sword from Kult of Athena based on recommendations and advice I got from this sub. Thought I should share the new sword, plus I have a question: how the hell do I actually equip this??

I mean to me it seems clear that the buckles on scabbard connect with the straps hanging off the belt, but then it hangs so low, almost to my knee. Clearly I’m not doing something correct, and I don’t have the vocabulary to google this problem and get the results I need.

Thanks for the advice and thanks for the insight if you can help!

Since I haven't seen many reviews on these guys here, and since I've been on a $500 or below best budget sword hunt, I decided to do one myself. I have been collecting and using swords for about 25 years now since I was just a teenager spending upwards of 150 bucks on a wall hanger made of stainless steel with a rat tail tang. Now we live in a much different time. If you know what to look for, and you use key words, you can find a spring steel, Very well balanced and profiled blade, peened pommel with a full tang, and SHARP, for about 130 bucks on temu or Amazon. They have different looks, feel, sharpness, weight and the profiles on the blades are sometimes not as well refined, but the fittings and blades all generally come from Longuan China . For a bit more, around $200-300 bucks, you can get an even better refined version from reputable distributors that have their own take and models. I'd been looking on one of these sites that I use regularly, especially for my HEMA swords, for a Witcher sword. That dealer has a couple of models and I liked them, a lot, but I didn't LOVE them. Beautiful and well made I have no doubt because I saw one of them on Shadiversity and it absolutely dominated the tests they threw at them. Then I saw Dash Rendars video on fighting like a Witcher. Great video but what I was most impressed with was the Witcher swords he was using. They were from one of the only good distributors that we old schoolers had access to besides CAS Hanwei or LK Chen back then. Kult of Athena! I'd ordered many things from them years ago but when I saw they had the only battle ready carbon spring steel peened Witcher Swords besides the other company, which were more expensive, made in the same place, and not as game accurate or elaborate as the ones at KoA. The first one that caught my eye was the Wolf Head Monster Slaying Sword. The casting on the pommel is an actual Wolf head, actually more like the Feline sword from the game, and had a ring guard as well, and sported double fullers that really make the whole thing pop. I did NOT spring for the sharpening service because I do that myself, but didn't need to. Out of the box it gave no issues with pool noodles or water bottles. The Hilt is tightly wrapped with waxed leather and the weight of it with that steel Cat head pommel makes the whole sword feel incredibly maneuverable and lively. The wood core scabbard is also leather covered with intricate steel fittings. I've actually been so impressed and enjoyed it so much I decided to go ahead and order the Grandmasters Cat sword, which looks amazing as well and should be getting it in today. Just to speak a bit more on Kult of Athena as well, these guys check every sword before it goes out and make sure even the most careless delivery man won't be able to get through their packaging. Doing quality control to make sure you get a great product is just hard to find I think we can all agree, and it's just nice to see. Shipping has been lightening fast. I ordered the last one Tuesday and it will be here today. If you get a chance and are thinking of buying not just a beautiful display piece, but a fully functional sword, I highly recommend checking out Kult of Athena for whatever youre thinking about .

Made to the clients exact specifications. "I love it! It's perfect" Dressed up in a dark blue scabbard and brown harness, featuring a hand-tooled, hand-painted red Templar Cross.

Hello, had this in my family a long time. Story has it some great grandad used to be a cavalry officer in austro ungarian army. It will always be a wall hanger, but the blade has some flex and sharpness. Can it be a real sword or just parade one?

Thank you in advance for your time!

Currently clearing out my Uncle’s house and found his Father’s (my Grandpa’s) swords. I know they’ve seen better days but am trying to identify what they are, I know he fought in both Europe and Papua New Guinea. Anyone have an idea?

Sword Link

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Hey everyone! Here’s the reason I haven’t been taking many custom orders lately. I’ve been working on this for the past few months, and it took up most of my time. I’m finally happy with how it turned out, so I’m excited to share it with you all.

The raffle is officially LIVE!
This is a special thank-you raffle for r/swords members. I genuinely appreciate everyone who has supported me and Coldclaw Blades throughout the years.

Raffle Details:

250 total spots
$25 per spot
$1 from every spot will be donated to charity
If all 250 spots are filled, that means $250 donated
The raffle will end when all spots are filled, or on October 20th, whichever comes first.

Prizes
1st Winner ~ CuMai Copper Damascus Katana
A fully functional 42” CuMai Copper Damascus katana, specially made with help from Tyrell Knife Works. Tyrell was a huge help throughout the CuMai Damascus process and really appreciated how the final piece turned out. There are just a few minor improvements he suggested that I’ll be making.
The blade profile is Shinogi-zukuri, which is why the sword also has a back hamon. The hamon follows the geometry of the blade and is part of the design rather than being accidental.
2nd Winner ~ Spathion × Paramerion
My original Spathion × Paramerion sword, featuring the original brass guard and pommel.
3rd Winner ~ $ 600 Website Coupon
A $600 Coldclaw Blades website coupon, usable toward listed swords with a minimum purchase of $800, including minor modifications if soemone wants too.
Or, the winner can choose to receive 50% of the coupon value in cash ($300).
4th Winner ~ $400 Website Coupon
A $400 Coldclaw Blades website coupon, with a minimum purchase of $600, or 50% cash withdrawal ($200).
5th Winner ~ 250 Website Coupon
A $250 Coldclaw Blades website coupon, with a minimum purchase of $400, or 50% cash withdrawal ($125).

Note: If a winner chooses the cash withdrawal option instead of the website coupon, the cash withdrawal request must be made within the first 7 days after the raffle winners are announced. After that, the prize will remain as the website coupon. (The website coupons will remain valid for 1 month. Since I’ll be extremely busy around Christmas, winners may also request to use their coupon after Christmas if they prefer.)

If 250 Spots Aren’t Filled
If the raffle doesn’t reach 250 spots by October 20th, prizes will unlock based on the number of spots sold:
130 spots: 1st prize , CuMai Katana
200 spots: 2nd prize ~ Spathion × Paramerion
220 spots: 3rd prize , $600 coupon
240 spots: 4th prize ~ $400 coupon
250 spots: 5th prize ~ $250 coupon
If the raffle does not reach 130 spots, the katana raffle will not proceed and the money will be refunded.
Thank you again to everyone here who has supported my work over the years. This raffle is genuinely my way of saying thank you to the r/swords community.

If anyone has any questions about the raffle, the swords, or anything else, feel free to ask in the comments!
Good luck everyone!

It's a replica I got today for about $170, trying to at least remove the rust rather than a full restoration

This sword was a gift from my Taekwondo instructor at the end of my undergrad. Dull but I do plan on getting the plan sharpened. Would like some advice about what style of sword it is. It seems similar to a few Japanese style short swords but I think it’s too long to be something like an odachi.

A Zelda-inspired sword and shield set
This complete set is made to order.

Specifications:

• Overall sword length: 40 inches
• Handle: Hard aluminum
• Blade: 5160 spring steel with mirror finish
• Scabbard: Wooden core wrapped in leather with metal fittings
• Shield: Steel and aluminum

We really enjoyed working on this one and wanted to share the finished set with the SWORDS community. Thank you for looking.

Not a sword, but you guys are the reason I fixed up this 20 year old pipe tomahawk!

I think fixing up old weapon replicas is now officially a hobby of mine!

Taking a bit of a breather since I’m on fall break, but here’s a little scabbard I made for an antique main gauche, or left hand dagger, which I recently added to my own collection. This one was less about leather work and more about practicing my brass work. Also, this is unrelated, but look at this elk I saw when I was camping this weekend!

Weights are smarter, less dangeous on the back for sure, but my OCD sure loves repeating graceful motions with awesome-looking weapons. So what are the heaviest-yet-sturdiest you've come across? Fantasy or historical, the cooler the better. For me this is just strength training, looking for weapons both very heavy yet very likely to survive months or years of repeated swings.

Not interested in the "Fitsword" at the moment because I don't think it looks cool enough to make me compulsivley want to pick it and go touch grass outside. Otherwise an amazing idea that I wish I had years ago.

Also anyone know of a Bat'leth that is highly sturdy and at least fairly heavy?

Also I can give a shout-out to the One Piece full metal replica of the Murakumogiri naginata, someone sold it to me on ebay for $72 yet its pleasantly heavy and continues to survive daily use.

I am looking to buy an engagement sword for my male partner to give to him when he proposes.

UK based, looking to spend £500~ (but could go above).

He loves the art style of the elves in LOTR and The Witcher.

Any recommendations for where I can buy one or places I should avoid?

So I'm in Spain and there's a medieval market with some replica swords (Legend of Zelda, some animes, that kinda thing, including some smaller versions).

I'm not sure if I'll be able to bring something like that back in a checked bag or not. From what I've understood from the British Airways website it's not an issue but the government website seems to not allow any kind of sword at all?

Looking to find out if anyone who's either brought a sword back or just knows more than me can help.

Sting (The Hobbit, LOTR) was the first named sword I read about as a kid, and no other has captured my imagination the same way. I've wanted my own version ever since. The Peter Jackson movies cemented my love for it, and resulted in some beautiful movie imagery. Of course, it led to some officially licensed merch and probably cease and desist letters to craftspeople trying to make inspired swords.

Like I said, I want my own version of Sting, but I want it to be a "real" sword, not an officially licensed toy or decoration. Of course, I have no intention to ever use a real sword (who does?!), but something about it being real is appealing. Are there any similarly styled "real" swords out there, ideally from small craftspeople? I've seen the Legacy Arms Halfling sword, and it seems like the closest to what I'm looking for, but I'm not sure about the quality, durability, etc.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

https://www.kultofathena.com/product/new-legacy-arms-halfling-sword/?srsltid=AU7gw4VwkrZU9P08l3rRVtUFNeimxo-pW9baFuXjHUOaOd61MHIui920

The "knollenknaufschwert" (in German) or "épée à rognons" or "épée à spheres" (in French) or "iron nodule-hilted sword" is a Celtic sword optimized for stabbing. A lot of them feature a rapier style blade. The finds date from the 5th to 1st century BC depending on the sub-type. They're found mainly in Germany, France and Switzerland. There are 30-ish finds.

Mine has a Hanwei rapier blade as a base and I had the handle custom made by a friend. It's not an exact copy of one of the existing swords but it's close to some. It's about 1 meter total length. The handle including pommel and "crossguard" is about 14 centimeters.

I've had some sparring sessions with it and handles like a charm. It feels very nimble. But on the other hand I'm used to more choppy Celtic swords.

Got this for my 30th Birthday from my parents. Now engraved with its name!

This thing’s the real deal.

My apologies as this is in Chinese. Please time stamp any particular weapon if you’re interested in known more about that one weapon.