Louis Martin Custom Knives · Est. 1993

Louis Martin Custom Knives

Handmade Swords

Quick Answer

Louis Martin handmade swords are hand-forged in Damascus and high-carbon steel in historical styles including Viking, medieval, and Japanese-influenced designs. Each sword is individually forged, heat-treated, and finished as a collector piece or functional display weapon.

Swords occupy a unique place in the knife world — where the art of the bladesmith meets history, martial tradition, and collector passion. Louis Martin's handmade swords are individually forged as statement pieces: the pinnacle of our craft, combining the full range of our blacksmithing techniques in blades of 18–32 inches.

Characteristics & Construction

Historical Styles

We produce swords in Viking long sword, medieval arming sword, short sword, and Japanese-influenced designs. Each style is researched for historical accuracy in geometry while being adapted for modern steel and construction methods.

Damascus Swords

Our Damascus swords represent the apex of the pattern-welding craft. A full Damascus sword blade — etched, polished, and paired with a fitted crossguard and grip — is a museum-quality piece.

Scabbards

Handmade leather scabbards with hardwood lining are available for our swords. Each scabbard is custom-fitted to the specific sword.

Care & Maintenance

  1. 1

    Display properly

    Mount swords horizontally on padded display brackets or in a fitted case. Never store a sword in its scabbard long-term — moisture becomes trapped and causes blade corrosion.

  2. 2

    Oil regularly

    Apply Renaissance Wax or mineral oil to the blade every 6 months for display pieces. Monthly for pieces in humid environments.

  3. 3

    Handle with gloves

    Skin oils from bare hands cause fingerprint etching on polished blades. Always handle with clean cotton gloves.

Swords — Frequently Asked Questions

Are Louis Martin swords functional or decorative?
Both. Our swords are fully functional — heat-treated high-carbon steel, properly balanced, and structurally sound for martial arts practice. They are also collector-grade pieces worthy of display. Contact us to discuss intended use when inquiring.
What types of swords does Louis Martin make?
Our sword lineup includes Viking long swords, medieval arming swords, short swords, and Japanese-influenced designs — all in Damascus or high-carbon steel with custom handle and crossguard configurations.

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