What qualifies a sword as 'historical'?

Historical swords are replicas or inspired designs based on real weapons used in different eras, including medieval, Renaissance, and ancient civilizations.

What materials are used in historical swords?

Functional swords are typically made from high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, or stainless steel, with handles crafted from wood, leather, or metal.

Do historical swords come with scabbards?

Many historical swords include a wood, leather, or synthetic scabbard, but some display swords may not. Check the product description for details.

Do historical swords require sharpening?

If functional, they may need occasional sharpening using a whetstone or professional sharpening tool. Display swords are often unsharpened for safety.

Can historical swords be used for cutting practice?

If made with proper heat-treated high-carbon steel, some historical swords can be used for cutting practice on soft targets like tatami mats. We carry a variety of swords that can be fully functional or display pieces. Check the product description for details.

Historical Replica Swords For Sale ~ Military, Medieval, Roman & More

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The Honshu Historic Black Claymore is 57” overall and comes with a scabbard

The scabbard is premium black leather with metal accents

The sword handle has a genuine black leather grip with embossed cord grooves

The Honshu Historic Black Claymore has a high-carbon steel blade with a genuine suede wrap below the dark steel handguard

Honshu Historic Black Claymore Sword

$349.99

The ancient Chinese Nine Ring Broadsword was a masterpiece weapon designed for battle with the addition of rings in the spine

The Chinese broadsword is 42 1/2” in overall length and can be carried in its scabbard with an adjustable shoulder strap

The two-handed handle is wrapped in wax-cord and it has a distinctive guard and an open-ring pommel that comes to a point

Forged Warrior Chinese Nine Ring Broadsword And Scabbard - Stainless Steel Blade, Waxed-Cord Grip, Open-Ring Pommel - Length 42 1/2”

$86.99

Medieval Ranger Sword With Scabbard - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Metal Alloy Guard And Pommel - Length 31 1/4”

$86.99

Full Size Celtic Dress Sword & Scabbard

$41.99

An exceptional addition to the Boshin line of tactical weapons, which blends tradition and innovation and style and function

The seax knife is 25 3/4” in overall length and it comes housed in a premium, reinforced genuine leather belt sheath

The acutely sharp, 19 3/8” blade has a rock-solid, full-tang 7Cr13 stainless steel construction with a fuller and thru-holes

Honshu D2 Seax

$139.99

This Medieval Great sword is a high-quality reproduction weapon that looks impressive wherever you hang it or display it

The 40 1/2” overall great sword slides smoothly into its genuine, black leather scabbard, which has a belt loop

The handle is steel with a genuine black leather grip and a brass medallion-style pommel with raised decoration

Legends In Steel Medieval Great Sword And Scabbard - High Carbon Steel Blade, Brass Handguard And Pommel - Length 40 1/2”

$55.98 ~~Price reduced from $77.99 to~~

Runic Long Viking Seax Sword And Scabbard - Etched Blade, Leather-Wrapped Handle - Length 29 1/4”

$219.99

Honshu sickle shaped stainless steel blade with a black nylon handle

Close view of premium black leather blade cover with a double snap closure

Honshu curved 7Cr13 stainless steel sickle style blade

Full view of honshu egyptian sickle shaped sword with a stainless steel blade extended from a edm textured black handle

Man with strong grip on honshu 7Cr13 stainless steel egyptian style blade with black textured handle

Honshu Khopesh Sword

$149.99

Honshu historic claymore sword featuring a 1065 high carbon steel blade with genuine brown leather wrapped handle

Claymore sword comes encased in a brown leather scabbard with a metal steel handguard and steel polished accents

Zoomed view brown leather-wrapped wooden handle and a polished steel cross handguard

Honshu Historic Forge Claymore Sword

$349.99

United Cutlery combat commander gladiator sharp black 1060 high carbon steel blade with tpr rubberized black handle

Combat commander gladiator sword enclosed in black reinforced nylon sheath

Zoomed view of gloved hand gripped around tpr rubberized handle showing a razor sharp 1060 carbon steel blade

Gladiator sword with sharp 1060 high carbon steel blade enclosed in black nylon sheath with a tpr rubberized handle

A hand holding the tpr rubberized handle of United Cutlery Combat Commander gladiator 1060 stainless steel sword with a sharp point

Combat Commander Gladiator Sword

$37.99

This Mio Cid Knight's templar rapier sword has details of the knight Mio Cid cast into the scabbard. The handle is wire wrapped with a unique hand guard.

This image shows the cast details of the scabbard and the etchings on the blade of the Mio Cid Knight's templar rapier sword

This image shows the technical specifications of the Knigth's Templar rapier sword

Knights Templar Rapier Sword - Mio Cid Symbolic Masonic Tribute - 39" Length

$86.99

Honshu Gladiator sharp silver sword with black slip grip handle point lying on top of tactical bag next to combat boots

Close up of a 25 inch Honshu silver sword with a textured black grip and a brass lanyard hole

Honshu sword in a genuine black leather belt sheath with snap closure strap

Honshu Gladiator Sword

$79.99

Historical Swords

Step into the past with BudK’s collection of historical swords, featuring meticulously crafted replicas from medieval, Renaissance, and ancient civilizations. Whether for display, reenactment, or cutting practice, our swords capture the craftsmanship and legacy of legendary weapons.

HISTORICAL SWORD FAQS

What qualifies a sword as "historical"?
Historical swords are replicas or inspired designs based on real weapons used in different eras, including medieval, Renaissance, and ancient civilizations.
What materials are used in historical swords?
Functional swords are typically made from high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, or stainless steel, with handles crafted from wood, leather, or metal.
Do historical swords come with scabbards?
Many historical swords include a wood, leather, or synthetic scabbard, but some display swords may not. Check the product description for details.
Do historical swords require sharpening?
If functional, they may need occasional sharpening using a whetstone or professional sharpening tool. Display swords are often unsharpened for safety.
Can historical swords be used for cutting practice?
If made with proper heat-treated high-carbon steel, some historical swords can be used for cutting practice on soft targets like tatami mats. We carry a variety of swords that can be fully functional or display pieces. Check the product description for details.