Legal & Safety Notice

This is a traditionally hand-forged sword, produced using established traditional forging techniques and supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic manufacture. This item is intended for display and collection only and is not intended for combat or practical use.

🔞 Sold to adults aged 18+ only, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. Strict age verification applies.

Description

The Sword of the English Civil War.

Duty.

Discipline.

Resolve.

The Hanwei Practical Mortuary Hilt Sword is a faithful recreation of one of the most iconic military swords of the 17th century. Favoured during the English Civil War, mortuary hilt swords were carried by cavalry officers and soldiers on both sides of the conflict, prized for their excellent hand protection, balance and battlefield effectiveness.

Crafted by Hanwei, this practical reproduction combines historical authenticity with durable construction, making it an outstanding choice for collectors, historical martial artists and re-enactors alike. The distinctive mortuary basket hilt provides exceptional protection for the hand while retaining the elegant styling that made these swords famous throughout Britain and Europe.

Built with Hanwei's renowned attention to detail, the Practical Mortuary Hilt Sword delivers authentic handling characteristics inspired by surviving historical originals, making it equally impressive on display or during historical training.

A sword born of history.

Built for today's enthusiast.

✨ Why every historical collector needs this sword

⚔️ Premium Hanwei historical reproduction
🏰 Inspired by authentic 17th-century English Civil War swords
🛡️ Distinctive mortuary basket hilt for outstanding hand protection
✨ Excellent balance and authentic handling characteristics
🥋 Suitable for historical martial arts, re-enactment and collection
🏠 A striking addition to any European weapons display
🎁 Ideal for collectors of British military history

The sword of a cavalryman.

The pride of a collection.

🇬🇧 Fast UK shipping — no customs, no Roundheads, no nonsense.

This sword is a traditional, hand-forged blade inspired by authentic 17th-century English Civil War swords created for collectors with an appreciation for sword craftsmanship.

Forged from carbon steel using [forging method, e.g. clay tempering / differential hardening], it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.

Key Features

• Traditional hand-forged sword

• Carbon Steel blade

• Sharpened edge as part of traditional finishing

• Full-tang construction

• Approximate blade length: [XX cm]
  

• Suitable for collection or display

Age Verification:
This product is sold to adults aged 18 years and over. By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Orders may be subject to age verification checks prior to dispatch, and we reserve the right to cancel any order where age cannot be satisfactorily verified.

Important Information

• This sword is supplied as a traditional hand-crafted blade and is not sold for self-defence or unlawful use

• Customers are responsible for safe handling and secure storage

• Ownership and use may be subject to local laws — customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction