Civil War Swords & Knives

Civil War Swords and Knives

The swords and knives of the Civil War range from the officer sabre to the short, brutal fighting knife carried in the field. The replicas here include cavalry sabres, foot officer swords and the Bowie style knives that appear in photographs of both armies, all blunt and all built for display or drill.

A sabre needs a scabbard to look right, and the scabbard needs a hanger. Buy them together: the fittings on a sabre scabbard are specific to the model, and a generic hanger will let the sword sit at the wrong angle. For drill use, check the weight first; a heavy sabre is tiring after twenty minutes of manual of arms.

U.S. M1850 Staff And Field Officer's Sword
$99.00
US M1832 Short Artillery Sword
$99.00
Confederate NCO Sword
$75.00
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$87.00
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$70.00
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$83.00
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$84.00
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$66.00
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$99.00
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$69.95 $59.95
Early American Bowie Knife
$69.95 $59.95
M1849 Ames Riflesman's Knife
$69.95 $59.95
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Choosing a Replica Sword or Blade

Replica swords are sold blunt by law in most markets, and that is worth remembering when a listing says battle ready. The blades here are stainless or carbon steel, unsharpened, with a rounded or chamfered edge, and they are meant for display, costume and drill. They will not cut, and they should never be struck against another blade.

Length and point of balance decide whether a sword feels right. A cavalry sabre balances forward and wants a wall plaque; a naval dirk or a letter opener balances in the fingers. If the sword is for a costume, check the scabbard fittings and the belt hanger at the same time, because the weight of a long blade will pull a light belt out of shape.

Common questions

Are the blades sharp?
No. All swords, daggers and knives in this section are supplied blunt for display and costume use, and the edges are not sharpened.

Can it be worn for reenactment?
Yes, with the correct belt or frog. Check the scabbard fittings and hanger weight before an event, and never strike another blade with it.

Will it rust?
Stainless models resist rust with normal care. Carbon steel models need a light oil film, especially in humid climates or coastal areas.

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