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Swordier is well known for its blend of craftsmanship, historical fidelity, and fantasy‑inspired artistry — and today, we’re excited to unveil a full lineup of new blades now available through our store. This release spans Renaissance greatswords, Elven legends, shadow‑forged daggers, Braavosi fencing blades, and a refined 17th‑century rapier. Each model is fully functional, forged from quality steels, and crafted with the kind of detail Swordier is becoming famous for.

Flamberge Greatsword

A towering 175 cm flamberge with a wave‑pattern blade, ornate ivy‑engraved extended quillions, and a sharpened 65Mn spring‑steel edge. This is a centerpiece weapon — dramatic, imposing, and built with a long ricasso for half‑swording techniques. A functional Renaissance greatsword with real presence.

Battle Ready “Sting” Sword

One of the finest functional Sting replicas ever produced. A sharpened spring‑steel blade, genuine leather hilt wrap, and a faux‑leather scabbard with ornate, screen‑accurate fittings. Light, quick, and beautifully crafted — a faithful tribute to the blade that followed Bilbo and Frodo through Middle‑earth.

Morgul Dagger

A sinister fantasy dagger with a long 49 cm blade, dark antiqued finish, and a weighty, forward‑driving feel. Sharpened spring steel, pronounced distal taper, and a design that looks like it stepped straight out of the shadows of Minas Morgul. Heavy, menacing, and built to perform.

Blue Glamdring

A premium, fully functional recreation of the legendary Elven sword. Sharpened spring‑steel blade, ornate fittings, and genuine blue leather used for both the hilt and the matching scabbard — a rarity among replicas. Elegant, powerful, and crafted with respect for Elven craftsmanship.

Battle Ready “Needle” Sword

A sleek, lightning‑fast fencing blade inspired by Arya Stark’s Needle. Sharpened 1065 carbon steel, plain wood grip, lacquered wood‑core scabbard, stainless fittings, and a fully peened pommel. Feather‑light at just 539 g, with the quick, precise handling Needle is known for. A superb price for a fully functional Braavosi‑style sword.

17th‑Century Pierced‑Shell Rapier

A refined reproduction of the transitional rapier style seen across England, Germany, and the Low Countries. Pierced shell guard, integrated swept bars, extended quillons, wire‑wrapped grip, turned pommel, and a long 94 cm blade with excellent point control. Elegant, historical, and beautifully balanced.

A New Chapter for Collectors

This release marks one of Swordier’s strongest lineups yet — a blend of historical accuracy, fantasy artistry, and functional steel that appeals to collectors across genres. Whether you favor Elven elegance, Braavosi speed, Renaissance grandeur, or the cold menace of shadow‑forged blades, there’s a model here that belongs in your collection.

Stock is limited for each model, and demand is already rising. These blades ship internationally (not from the USA), with reliable tracking and fast delivery.

Explore the new Swordier lineup and claim your blade while stock lasts.

Every now and then a production sword line gets a second life, and when it does, you hope the improvements are more than cosmetic. Hanwei’s revived Tactical Series is exactly that kind of comeback. After years of loyal service from the original models, CAS Iberia has quietly rebuilt the Tactical Katana from the inside out, keeping the spirit of the design intact while modernizing everything that needed attention.

At the heart of the new model is the same blade geometry created by James Williams for the Raptor series. If you know the Raptor line, you know what that means. The 5160 monotempered spring steel blade is built for punishment, shock absorption, and real‑world durability. It is one of the toughest production blades ever made, and the Tactical Katana continues that lineage with full‑tang construction and a profile designed to survive hard use. This is not a wall hanger. It is a tool.

Where things get interesting is in the redesign of the handle system. The old Kraton grip has been replaced with removable diamond‑checkered G10 slabs, giving the sword a far more modern, modular feel. The new slabs can be taken off for cleaning, maintenance, or future upgrades, and the grip itself has been reshaped into a more rounded, comfortable profile that locks into the hand even when wet. The fittings have been upgraded as well, with the tsuba and kurikata now made from matte‑finished stainless steel that looks cleaner and holds up better in the field.

Internally, Hanwei has reworked the tang and habaki construction to support the removable‑handle design without sacrificing strength. These changes are invisible from the outside but essential to the new system. The scabbard remains a lightweight fiberglass build that resists moisture and avoids the swelling issues of wood, and the included paracord and lanyard hole give you flexible carry options whether you are hiking, training, or preparing for emergencies.

The philosophy behind the Tactical Series has always been simple. Strip away anything unnecessary, keep the blade strong, and make the sword as functional as possible. The new edition stays true to that idea while finally giving the line the modern upgrades it deserved. Tougher materials, better ergonomics, cleaner aesthetics, and a modular platform that opens the door to future customization.

If you liked the original Tactical Katana, this is the version you were waiting for. If you never tried one, this is the time. The Raptor DNA is still there, but now it lives inside a smarter, stronger, more capable package built for the world we live in today.

We’ve just received a fresh shipment of Hanwei’s newest Practical‑series katana, and this batch brings some long‑awaited upgrades: the Practical XL Light, Practical Elite, Practical Pro Elite, and the Practical Plus XL Light have all landed. These models expand the Practical family in smart ways – more blade options, more performance tiers, and more ways to match a sword to your training style.

To make things easier for everyone, we’ve also reorganized the entire Practical lineup into a simple, intuitive system. Instead of guessing what “Elite,” “Plus,” or “XL Light” means, you can now understand each sword at a glance. The Classic Practical models are your everyday dojo workhorses.

The Elite blades widen the profile for stronger, more confident cuts.

And the XL / XL Light series delivers pure cutting performance for soft‑target tameshigiri, from heavy power cutters to fast, razor‑sharp lightweights.

Each model now has a clear identity, a one‑line purpose, and a consistent set of specs so you can compare them instantly.

Whether you’re upgrading your training sword or exploring the Practical series for the first time, this new structure makes it easier than ever to find the blade that fits your hands, your goals, and your cutting style. Dive in – the new generation is here.