Handmade Medieval Arming Sword – Leather Wrapped Grip with Round Pommel & Leather Scabbard

Some sword styles never go out of style — and the medieval arming sword is one of them. This was the knight’s everyday sidearm, the blade he carried into both battle and daily life for centuries, and Arkon Forge built this piece to honor exactly that legacy.

The blade is a long, straight, double-edged design with a central fuller running most of its length — the groove you see down the middle isn’t decoration, it’s a genuine structural feature historically used to reduce weight without sacrificing strength. It tapers cleanly to a sharp point, giving the sword the balance and presence that defined real arming swords from the high medieval period.

The crossguard is simple and functional, slightly curved toward the blade in the traditional style, finished in a clean brushed steel that lets the sword’s proportions speak for themselves rather than relying on heavy ornamentation. Just below it, the grip is wrapped by hand in black leather using a tight woven pattern — both for a secure hold and for that genuinely old-world look that separates a well-made arming sword from a generic prop. The pommel finishes the hilt with a smooth, disk-style cap, which also helps balance the sword’s weight back toward the hand for a more natural, comfortable grip.

The scabbard matches the sword’s character completely — a long black leather sheath, hand-stitched with visible cross-stitch detailing along its length, finished with a polished steel throat fitting at the opening. It’s built to actually protect the blade in storage or transport, not just sit there for show.

What you’re getting:

– Long double-edged blade with central fuller
– Traditional curved steel crossguard
– Hand-wrapped leather grip with woven pattern
– Round disk-style pommel for balanced weight
– Hand-stitched black leather scabbard with steel throat fitting
– Full tang construction for genuine structural strength
– A historically grounded design rather than a generic fantasy sword

A bit of background, if you’re into that:
The arming sword was the standard sidearm of medieval European knights from roughly the 11th through 14th centuries — designed to be worn daily, not just carried into battle. Its straight double-edged blade and cruciform hilt became so iconic that the shape itself eventually took on its own symbolic meaning in medieval culture. Owning a well-made reproduction connects you directly to that history rather than just a costume version of it.

Who this is for:
Sword collectors who want a historically accurate shape rather than an exaggerated fantasy design, medieval reenactors and HEMA practitioners building out a kit, and anyone looking for a substantial, meaningful gift — birthdays, anniversaries, or for the person whose collection deserves a genuine knightly classic.

A few honest notes:
This is sold as a decorative and collector’s piece. As with all handmade items, expect minor natural variation in the leather wrap and finish from piece to piece — that’s simply part of handmade work rather than a flaw. Keep the blade lightly oiled for long-term storage, and store the sword in its scabbard in a dry place to protect both the steel and the leather over time.