Handmade Templar Sword Set with Cross Pattée Pommel, Engraved Crossguard, Leather Grip & Scabbard – Long Sword & Short Sword

This handmade Templar sword set brings together a medieval long sword and a matching short sword, made in the style of the knightly swords carried in the age of the Templar Order and the Crusades. The two swords share the same design, so they look like a true pair: a straight, polished double-edged blade with a central fuller, a curved crossguard with engraved ends, a genuine leather wrapped grip, and a round black pommel set with a white Templar cross. The larger sword has the length and presence of a classic knight's sword, while the smaller one is a compact companion in the same style, perfect for display next to its big brother.

The pommel on each sword is a black disc inlaid with a white cross pattée, a cross whose arms are narrow at the center and flare wider toward the ends. This shape is popularly called the Templar cross, and it gives the set its Crusader and medieval knight look. The crossguard is curved and carries an engraved, aged-metal finish with squared, flared ends. The grip is wrapped in reddish-brown genuine leather in neat sections, set with silver-tone rivets and finished with a silver-tone collar at the top of the grip and under the pommel.

The set comes with a scabbard made from reddish-brown genuine leather, embossed with a textured, scale-like pattern and wrapped with tooled straps carrying a pattern of small stars and marks. The scabbard protects the blade and makes it easy to store, carry and display the sword. This Templar sword set is a strong choice for medieval and Crusader fans, Templar Order enthusiasts, reenactors and collectors, and it makes a striking gift for any lover of history.

Templar Sword Set Features

• Handmade set of two swords: a medieval long sword and a matching short sword
• Straight, polished double-edged blade with a central fuller on each sword
• Black pommel inlaid with a white cross pattée (Templar cross)
• Curved crossguard with engraved, aged-metal finish
• Genuine leather wrapped grip with silver-tone rivets and collar
• Reddish-brown genuine leather scabbard, embossed and wrapped with tooled straps

The Cross Pattée and the Templar Cross

A cross pattée, also called a cross formée and popularly known as the Templar cross, is a cross with arms that are narrow at the center and broaden toward the ends. The shape is very old: early examples include a treasure binding given to Monza Cathedral in the early 600s and the 8th-century cover of the Lindau Gospels. An early heraldic example appears in the English arms of Baron Berkeley around 1200. The Teutonic Knights also sometimes used the form, and in 1813 the King of Prussia created the Iron Cross, a version of which was used until 1945. Because of its link with Crusader orders, many people call the shape the Templar cross, although historians do not agree that the Templar Order used this exact cross. The cross on the pommels of these swords is made in that popular medieval knight style.

A Short History of the Templar Order

The Knights Templar were founded around 1118 in Jerusalem, with their base on the Temple Mount, to protect Christian pilgrims. The French knight Hugues de Payens led the founding, and the order was probably approved around January 1120 at the Council of Nablus. The Templars became heavily armored cavalry in the Crusades and built a large financial network across Christendom. Their white mantle was assigned at the Council of Troyes in 1129, and the red cross was most likely added around 1147 for the Second Crusade. In 1307, King Philip IV of France had many Templars arrested, and in 1312 Pope Clement V formally dissolved the Templar Order. Historians note that the charges against the Templars lacked real evidence, and the Catholic Church now regards the persecution as unjust. This Templar sword set is inspired by the look of that age and is a modern handmade piece, not an antique.

The Medieval Arming Sword

The swords in this set follow the pattern of the arming sword, also called the knightly sword, the typical European sword of the High Middle Ages. It was a straight, single-handed sword with a double-edged blade, a cross-shaped hilt and a blade of about 70 to 80 cm. It developed from the Carolingian sword in the 10th century, and later forms stayed in use as sidearms into the 14th and 15th centuries. The arming sword was used across medieval Europe and does not belong to a single country, while the Templar Order itself was founded in Jerusalem by French knights and served in the Crusader states. Its classic cruciform shape made the sword a lasting symbol of knighthood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an original Knights Templar sword? No. This is a handmade sword set in the style of the Crusader era and the Templar Order. It is a replica-style piece made for display and collecting, not an antique.

What is included in the set? The set includes one long sword and one matching short sword with a scabbard.

Is the grip and scabbard real leather? Yes, both the grip wrap and the scabbard are made from genuine leather.

How do I care for the blades? Wipe the blades dry after handling and apply a light coat of oil. Keep the genuine leather grip and scabbard away from water and extreme heat, and store the swords in a dry place.