r/SWORDS • • 16h ago

True

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1.9k Upvotes

r/SWORDS • • 5h ago

Type XIIIa

190 Upvotes

Length 118 cm

Width at the end of the grip 57 mm

Weight 1770 gr

PoB 12 cm


r/SWORDS • • 29m ago

New Scabbard for an Albion Reeve

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Finished this scabbard commission for an Albion Reeve yesterday. I know I’ve said this before, but as much as I enjoy doing colorful, elaborate designs, there’s something about a plain, simple scabbard that is just really satisfying.


r/SWORDS • • 10h ago

Viability of a tri-Edged sword?

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125 Upvotes

I have a star picket that I use as a fire stoker and from time to time wield it as a sword when I’m drunk role playing by the fire.

From my ability to wield it and my thoughts, it has slashing potential, bludgeoning weight and piercing capabilities. Why is this not a thing, or if it is please provide examples.

It is weighty I admit, but with the right technique, easily enough manipulated


r/SWORDS • • 12h ago

Identification What sword is the Finnish soldier in the picture carrying

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105 Upvotes

It's a colorized WW2 photo so the hilt color might be wrong. I found that Deepeeka sells a similar reproduction and calls it Soviet officer cavalry saber.


r/SWORDS • • 5h ago

Weird sword (type chinease )

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Weird Family sword kinda sharp it’s been in the family since end of 19 century.
I was from my great grandfather’s uncle who was in Vietnam for the French colony I think.
My grandma confirmed that I was very old the sheet seems to be brass and the inside wood.
I don’t expect it to be a super rare artefact but if any of you can help me identified it 🫠
Thx Reddit !


r/SWORDS • • 55m ago

WIP Scabbard for an Albion Museum Line St Maurice.

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r/SWORDS • • 15h ago

how much are these worth?

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54 Upvotes

r/SWORDS • • 1d ago

Ottoman Kilij

464 Upvotes

r/SWORDS • • 4h ago

Mole Brass Guard P1853

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Just picked this one up this morning. I was aware of the missing outer bar, but was not aware it had a brass guard or was stamped Mole on the spine. Hidden by the scabbard appears to be another stamp, though corroded; looks like 4 letters starting with M to my eye, so maybe another Mole stamp - we’ll see what some oil and light cleaning reveals. I can’t find too much on brass guards, so any leads or info would be appreciated.


r/SWORDS • • 1d ago

Just finished this one.

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748 Upvotes

Union of two families through a sword. Coat of arms engraved on each side of a 46" OAL Damascus sword. 38" blade.


r/SWORDS • • 17h ago

Trying to define what type of sword one might call this.

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I am trying to find the best fit of what type of sword Heroic Challenger Nightwatchman (Yugioh) is holding.
It looks to me like it has a thick blade a bit like a machete but curves to a point, lacks a cross guard, is one and a half or two handed.
I am curious if anyone has an idea of what type of sword best fits that description?


r/SWORDS • • 19h ago

Old katana

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50 Upvotes

r/SWORDS • • 1d ago

Identification How they advertise their swords for sale in China. Chinese swords.

811 Upvotes

Made with actual manganese steel (it’s banned for export) the price is In yuan.


r/SWORDS • • 20h ago

Zlatoust, 1904

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25 Upvotes

r/SWORDS • • 1d ago

Got my first sword

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188 Upvotes

I'm so happy!


r/SWORDS • • 1d ago

This was garage kept in Florida for 20 years

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67 Upvotes

As I understand it's an 1850 staff and field officers sword correct? It was hard to find info besides reproductions and props for sale on google lol. Also would it be reasonable to learn and restore it myself, or do I need to get a specialist? I don't want to fuck up an heirloom like this lol. Info on any of that would be appreciated.


r/SWORDS • • 2h ago

Identification Man wields a flaming green sword

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r/SWORDS • • 16h ago

Where could I buy affordable but good quality swords in Ontario?

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I just bought my first sword and I REALLY happy with it, but it was quite expensive since it was shipped through the states. Are there any good options for swords in Canada?


r/SWORDS • • 1d ago

Some old pics of past work.

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428 Upvotes

Just received a stash of photos taken of my work, will post them daily.


r/SWORDS • • 1d ago

New (old) sword

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Just received, not cleaned yet.

A dao (?) with a huge and unusual grip.

I have small hands, but that's still a pretty large grip. Most dao (or truong dao) I see online with this blade shape have a ring pommel and a rattan wrapped hilt. Here, the grip is very reminiscent of some South-China / North-Vietnam knives.

The blade is quite impressive, with a strong distal taper from 5mm at the guard to less than half a mm at the point. The first two third or so of the blade are unsharpened. Some big damages on the edge, as well as on the guard, but hey it was cheap! Interestingly, there is a big indent on the flat at around two thirds of the blade that warped it, and left a bump on the other side, not really sure what might have caused this... 🤔

Anyway, a somewhat crude but frightening weapon! Not exactly sure of what it is yet, but I'm happy to add this interesting piece to my collection.

Two other swords with some similarities : https://www.ashokaarts.com/regions-tribal-regions/large-chinese-dao-sword-of-chopper-or-cleaver-type/

https://www.mandarinmansion.com/item/chinese-village-dao


r/SWORDS • • 18h ago

Identification Info pls

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My granma has been trying to find info as to what exactly this sword is. She got it years ago at a yard sale and in moving around her room she found it again. Any info will be greatly appreciated and keep my mom from using ai to figure it out.


r/SWORDS • • 18h ago

Buying a katana first time.

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I found a store with some cool-looking swords from an anime, and I had two questions. One is that they say one is meant for decoration and is not sharp, and that one is $89 apiece. Then, they have one that they say is battle-ready and already sharp, and they say it is higher quality. That one is $200. Would you guys go for the $200 one or the cheaper one? I only plan on using them for decoration and showing off. Next question: I will be going to a school in about a year where I won’t have the swords with me; they would have to be in storage or with my family. Is there upkeep I have to do on them?

The swords are from demon slayer one is a black sword form Tanjiro and a weird design which belongs to Inosuke and a lot more I think are cool. The swords are being sold from 7 imports in the mall in Olympia.


r/SWORDS • • 1d ago

Marto Ivanhoe Sword

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126 Upvotes

Used by Methos in Highlander TV Show


r/SWORDS • • 1d ago

Highlander Swords

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84 Upvotes

Some of my movie and tv swords.