Medieval Swords: Longswords & Broadswords
Hand-forged longswords, broadswords, arming swords and crusader blades for collectors, reenactors and anyone who wants a real piece of the Middle Ages on the wall.
Longsword or broadsword?
A longsword has a long grip built for two hands, a straight double-edged blade and a simple cross guard. It was the knight's weapon of the 1300s–1500s. Broadsword is a looser term: collectors use it for wide-bladed one-handed swords, and historians reserve it for later basket-hilted swords like the Scottish broadsword. An arming sword is the one-handed sidearm knights carried with a shield.
What to look for
- Steel: high-carbon and Damascus blades are forged and heat-treated; stainless is better kept for display.
- Length: most longswords here run 36–40 inches overall.
- Scabbard: many include leather or wood scabbards for storage and display.
Not sure which style suits you? Read our Longsword vs Broadsword guide.
Sold as collectibles and display pieces. Buyers must be 18+ and are responsible for knowing their local laws.
