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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Historical Damascus Gladiator Sword

$94.99

The must-have weapon for the modern-day warrior to use to slash and slice their way through dangerous missions

The sword is 39 7/10” in overall length and can be carried and stored in its black leather belt sheath with shoulder strap

The handle is crafted of tough and resilient bamboo scales with an ebony black finish, secured to the tang with screws

Forged Warrior Nagamaki With Sheath - High Carbon Spring Steel Blade, Bamboo Handle Scales - Length 39 7/10”

$66.99

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

This sword was crafted using a time-tested sword design with modern engineering, giving you perfect blade-to-hilt balancing

The 40” overall single-hand sword slides smoothly into a premium black leather scabbard with metal accents

The wooden handle is wrapped in black leather and the hefty pommel is black steel

It has a sharp 30 4/5”, 1065 high carbon steel blade with a black finish, which extends from a polished black handguard

Honshu Historic Forge Single-Hand Sword

$229.99

Full image of the Honshu Historic Forge Viking Sword.

Close up image of the handle, pommel, and guard on the Historic Forge Viking Sword.

Details and features of the Viking Sword.

Honshu Historic Forge Viking Sword

$254.99

Black sword with high carbon blade and wooden handle wrapped with leather lays adjacent to black scabbard

Black war sword with leather wrapped handle is secured in the black scabbard

Zoomed view of the genuine leather wrapped wooden sword handle with silver pieces at the base and top of the grip

Black War Sword And Scabbard - High Carbon Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Leather-Wrapped - Length 42”

$211.98 ~~Price reduced from $269.99 to~~

Combat Commander Saber Sword - 1065 Carbon Steel

Combat Commander Saber Sword

$59.99

The Honshu Historic Forge 15th Century Bastard Sword shown both in and out of its sheath, with the Honshu and Historic Forge logos along with the '1065 steel' text.

The Honshu Historic Forge 15th Century Bastard Sword is shown in its sheath that is made of wood and leather.

A detailed view of the Honshu Historic Forge 15th Century Bastard Sword's 1065 carbon steel blade with piercing point.

An angled view of the black leather wrapped sword handle and circular pommel of the Honshu Historic Forge 15th Century Bastard Sword.

A full angled view of the Honshu Historic Forge 15th Century Bastard Sword with 1065 carbon steel blade and leather wrapped handle.

Honshu Historic Forge 15th Century Bastard Sword

$209.99

Different views of the Lord of the Rings Sword of Eomer Scabbard

A detailed look at the scabbard's decorative tip

Sword of Eomer Scabbard

$189.99

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

The full length of the Legends In Steel Viking King Sword on display

The specs of the Legends In Steel Viking King Sword

A detailed look at the Damascus steel sword's blade point

A close-up of the Viking sword's brass pommel

Legends In Steel Viking King Sword - Damascus Steel Blade

$129.99

Viking sword with brown leather wrapped handle displayed on top of bark with intricate etchings shown on razor sharp blade

Legends in Steel sword in a brown leather scabbard with snap strap closure and shoulder strap displaying a viking-like pommel

Close view of legends in steel sword decorated with Viking runes etched on carbon steel blade with a leather wrapped handle

Zoomed view of viking designed pommel with glimpse of brown leather wrapped handle

Close view of Legends of Steel sword with viking symbols etched on the blade

Legends of Steel viking sword displayed with vikings symbols on the face of the blade extended from a leather wrapped handle

Legends In Steel Viking Seax Sword And Scabbard - One-Piece Carbon Steel Construction, Leather-Wrapped Handle - Length 30”

$129.99

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.