Medieval Swords and Daggers
Knights of the Middle Ages carried a wide range of swords and weapons. MuseumReplicas.com prides itself on being the world’s leading manufacturer of medieval swords and weapons.
Steel From an Age of Iron Discipline
The medieval sword was not one weapon but a family of them, shaped by five centuries of changing armor, changing tactics, and changing enemies. An early arming sword answered mail armor with a straight double edge built to cut. Later blades, facing plate, grew narrower and more pointed, built to find the gaps a hammer or lance could not. The dagger rode alongside every one of them, a knight's last resort when the sword itself was lost or the fight closed too tight to swing one.
Our medieval sword and dagger collection spans that whole arc, arming swords, longswords, falchions, and the rondel and baselard daggers that filled a soldier's belt when a full blade would not do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were medieval swords actually like?
Straight, double edged, and built to balance cutting power against weight, at least until plate armor forced blades to grow narrower and more thrust focused later in the era. A middle age sword was rarely just one design across five hundred years, it evolved with what it had to defeat.
What is the difference between a longsword and an arming sword?
Grip length, mainly. An arming sword is built for one hand and a shield, a longsword carries a grip long enough for two hands and the extra power that comes with them. Both saw use across the medieval period, often by the same soldier depending on the fight.
Why did knights also carry a dagger?
Range and reliability. A dagger worked at grappling distance where a sword could not, and served as a knight's backup when a blade broke, bent, or simply could not be brought to bear in a tangled melee.
Were medieval swords actually sharp?
Sharp enough to cut, though many were built more for a strong edge that would not chip against mail or plate than for a razor's finish. Durability under repeated impact mattered more than shaving sharpness.
Where can I buy an authentic medieval sword or dagger?
Right here. Our medieval swords and daggers collection covers arming swords, longswords, falchions, and daggers built to the proportions the era actually carried.