Cut and Thrust Swords

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  Oath Seeker Irish Sword with Scabbard and Belt

  $660.00 – $690.00 Add to Bag

  As an ancient Irish warrior, you take the Oath Seeker Irish Sword with Scabbard and Belt to battle against your enemy on the battlefield. You can bring the sword to a historical reenactment. It makes a wonderful addition to any armoury.

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  Oath Seeker Irish Sword with Scabbard

  $565.00 – $595.00 Add to Bag

  Inspired by the Geas, or oath, taken by ancient Irish warriors, the Oath Seeker Irish Sword with Scabbard features a 14th century design. You can bring the sword to a historical reenactment. It makes a wonderful addition to any armoury.

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  Opera Nova Cut and Thrust Sword

  $196.51 Add to Bag

  As a true warrior of the Renaissance, you prefer a sword like the Opera Nova Cut and Thrust Sword. It makes a great option for any swordsman. You can easily use this sword in a reenactment or add it to any sword collection.

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  King Charles III Sword by Marto

  $530.00 Original price was: $530.00.$318.00Current price is: $318.00. Add to Bag

  The King Charles III Rapier Sword by Marto is a reproduction of a guard sword that belonged to King Charles III. Charles the Third (Carlos the Third) was a man of great dynamic spirit and promoted cultural and economic growth.

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  18th C. Cut and Thrust Sword

  $144.85 Add to Bag

  This 18th C. Cut and Thrust Sword is a somewhat middle-ground when comes to the evolution of the sword. It features the ornate hilt of later eras, but still possesses a blade that is considerably thicker than the smallsword or rapier.

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  Blackened Short English Saber

  $149.89 Add to Bag

  Duelists of the later eras often favored a variety of weapons. One master might prefer the small sword, while another, the cut-and-thrust sword. This Blackened Short English Saber is another style of sword that had its own advantages.

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  Munich Sword

  $325.00 Add to Bag

  There are several of these swords in different private and public collections, one in the Wallace Collections and several at the Bavarian National Museum. A Munic Sword is a perfect example of German Military Cut-and-Thrust Swept Hilt.

Offering a middle ground between an arming sword and a rapier, cut and thrust swords feature Renaissance-style hilts with thicker blades than rapiers and a sharp taper. Various kinds of Renaissance swords, such as field swords and side swords, can be labeled cut and thrust blades. These single-handed swords were popular during the 16th and 17th centuries, evolving from the medieval knightly sword. They provided a nimble wielding experience similar to a rapier without sacrificing the strength needed for cutting and combat. At Buying a Sword, our selection of historical swords includes high quality cut and thrust swords for training and display. These Renaissance military swords make fantastic collectible weapons for anyone interested in the evolution of swords from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance period.