W.K.C. Solingen (WKC)

Ghana Police General Scimitar Sword and scabbard
Made in Germany

Ceremonial Sword crafted in accordance with the British MOD specifications UK/SC/6206 Issue 1 as well as Ghana Police Forces specifications.

In November 2005, WKC purchased the toolings of Wilkinson Sword Ltd. for production of various ceremonial swords incl. the General Officer Scimitar Sword.

Specification:

• Blade:
  • A forged stainless steel  blade hammered to the correct curvature. It is hardened to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell, then well-temepred and hand polished. Both sides are etched with the official General Officer Scimitar Sword pattern. The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail. Dimension of the blade is ca 800 mm x 25.5 x 6 mm.
  • Name panel for engraving

• Guard:
  • Cast brass, hand-polished, heavily nickel-plated.

• Grip:
  • Ivory-coloured handles fixed with Tudor-flower design screws. Hole for sword knot.

• Scabbard:
  •  Nickel-plated and hand-polished steel tube,with 2 attachment rings.
• Included Accessories:
  • Protective cloth bag.

Customer must be 18 years of age

Dimensions ca. 32 x 15 mm x 3 mm for blades up to 20 mm width

Sword plaque made of solid oak wood for 1 sword

• Use: military worldwide - mainly French army and former French colonies
• Blade length: approx. 76 cm
• Total length with sheath approx. 98 cm
• Weight saber: approx. 1060 gr.
• Weight with sheath: approx. 1620 g.
• Handle: plastic, glossy black with a gold-colored brass wire
• Finishing equipment: Your choice - polished brass - polished and lacquered brass - 24 carat gold plated
• Scabbard: Steel, painted black with brass fittings and carrying ring

Made in Germany

Infantry Officer's Sword (1897 Pattern) with Scabbard

This model is based on the British Infantry and Royal Marines Corps - Officers sword (1897 pattern) in accordance with the British MOD specifications for various Military and Police Forces.

In November 2005, WKC purchased the majority of the Wilkinson Sword Ltd. production in London. Amongst machines, equipment and parts, we also acquired the tools for the British Infantry and Corps & Royal Marines Officers Sword which Wilkinson delivered exclusively to the MOD of UK and various commonwealth countries.

Nato Stock No.: 8465-99-973-6877.

Product specification:

Guard:

• Pierced guard bearing either the Royal cipher EIIR/CIIR or your Coat of Arms or individual crest.
• The grip-backing is made of solid brass and fixed to the blade tongue with a solid ball screw made of brass.

Finish: Nickelplated, shiny

Grip:

• Covered with genuine ray-skin for strong hold, wrapped with 3 silverplated brass wires.
• Optional: An ABS plastic handle with sharkskin imitatation surface (very durable and water resistant).

Blade:

Your choice of a forged stainless steel or nickelplated carbon steel blade. Stainless steel is recommended for its longevity and less maintenance.

The blade is hardened and tempered to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell.

Dimensions of the blade: ca. 825 mm x 6.5 x 25 mm.

The traditional Infantry Pattern acid etching contains ornaments and  the Coat of Arms in the center or any customer crest required.
The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail.

The following picture shows the EIIR pattern in different finishes:

Weight: The sword without scabbard weighs ca. 950 gr

Included accessories: Cotton cloth case with drawstring, WKC certificate of authenticity.

Scabbards:

Your choice of a nickel-plated steel scabbard with 2 rings or Sam Browne style leather scabbards in brown or black colour.

• Nickelplated Scabbard for ceremonial belt with 2 slings: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-973-6853.
  • Art. No.: F1461-Stahl

• Brown Leather Scabbard for Sam Browne belt and frog: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-127-9993.
  • Art. No. F1460-Naht

• Black Leather Scabbard for Sam Browne belt and frog: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-122-1490.
  • Art. No: F1460-Naht-Schwarz

Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag, WKC Certificate of Authenticity.

Optional Accessories: Carrying belts, throgs, knots.

Specification of the sword and scabbard:

Hand-Made in Germany to order.

Guard:

24 carat gold-plated brass guard with shield. The shield has a space for  custom-engraving which is included in the price.

The picture shows a sample engraving only.

Finish: 24 carat gold-plated.

For the custom-engraving of the crest, we need your crest artwork as a clean and good black and white graphic - not in shades of gray (format pdf, jpeg or bmp). You can upload the crest during the order process using the upload field, pressing the "+" symbol.

The crest will be laser engraved on the goldplated shield.

Or you can send the artwork file to order@wkc-solingen.de after placing your order.

Handle:

Black ABS handle with fish skin imitation surface (perls), wrapped with 3 golden brass wires

Blade:

Forged stainless steel blade, hardened and tempered to approx. 48-53 degrees Rockwell with blunt edges for ceremonial use.

Blade length: 76  thickness ca. 5 mm and width ca. 19 mm.

Traditional blade acid etching with name panel.

Scabbard:

Flexible tube covered with genuine cowhide leather, bearing two gold-plated brass fittings with hook for fixing the scabbard to a belt.

Accessories included:

Cloth pouch with drawstring, WKC Certificate of Authenticity

Minimum age: 18 years

Made in Germany

Hong Kong St. John Officer Sword and scabbard,

Based on British Infantry and Royal Marines Corps - Officers sword (1897 pattern) in accordance with the British MOD specifications for various Military and Police Forces.

Customization is possible.

In November 2005, WKC purchased the majority of the Wilkinson Sword Ltd. production in London. Amongst machines, equipment and parts, we also acquired the tools for the British Infantry and Corps & Royal Marines Officers Sword which Wilkinson delivered exclusively to the MOD

Nato Stock No.: 8465-99-973-6877.

Product specification:

Guard:

• Pierced guard bearing the Hong Kong Police Crest, hand-polished.
• The grip-backing is made of solid brass and fixed to the blade tongue with a ball screw

Finish: Nickelplated

Grip:

• Covered with genuine shark skin, wrapped with 3 silver wires.

Blade:

 A forged stainless steel  steel blade.

The blade is hardened and tempered to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell.

Dimensions of the blade: ca. 825 mm x 6.5 x 25 mm.

The acid etching contains ornaments and in the center the Police ranks. Up to 4 rank insignia can be individually selected.

The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail.

Scabbard: 

• Nickelplated Scabbard for ceremonial belt with 2 slings: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-973-6853.
  • Art. No.: F1461-Stahl

Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag, WKC certificate of authenticity.

Made in Germany

Experience the unparalleled beauty and quality of the WKC Lotus Katana!

This handcrafted sword art made of high quality damascus (folded) with real Hamon line and traditional blacksmithing is a masterpiece of Japanese blacksmithing tradition. Every detail has been carefully crafted to create a sword of utmost precision and sharpness.

The WKC Lotus Katana is not only an impressive work of art, but also a highly functional sword that is ideal for use in martial arts or as a collector's item. With its elegant design and impressive craftsmanship, the WKC Lotus Katana is an absolute must-have for every sword lover.

Convince yourself of the quality and beauty of the WKC Lotus Katana and bring a piece of Japanese tradition and craftsmanship into your home. Order today and be amazed by the incomparable sharpness and precision of this extraordinary sword!

Sword care kit

Oil for the blade, powder puff, cleaning paper
and brass hammer.

In a wooden presentation box 19 cm x 7 x 8 cm.

Weight approx. 0.6 kg.

In November 2005, WKC purchased machines and toolings of Wilkinson Sword Ltd.  for the production of various ceremonial swords, incl. the Guards Regiment Swords.

The swords are handmade in Germany according to British MOD specifications.

• Blade: Steel options: Stainless steel - Carbon steel - Nickelplated carbon steel

           Forged steel blade, hardened to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell, then well-tempered and hand-polished. Acid etched with the Regiment´s pattern. The acid-etch is so deep, that one can   

           feel it with a fingernail. Dimension of the blade is ca. 825 mm x 6 x 25 mm.

• Guard: Pierced steel guard with Regiment crest, hand-polished, nickel-plated guard. Pommel, top scew and ferrule made of solid brass, nickel- plated.

• Nickelplated steel scabbard with 2 rings

• 

• Brown Sam Browne Leather scabbard:
  • Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-127-9993.
  • Artikel Nr.: F1460-Naht

• 

• Black Sam Browne leather Scabbard:
  • Nato Stock Nr. : 8465-99-122-1490.
  • Art. Nr. F1460-Naht-schwarz

• 

• Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag and certificate

Customer must be 18 years of age

Made in Germany

Hong Kong St. John Officer Sword and scabbard,

Based on British Infantry and Royal Marines Corps - Officers sword (1897 pattern) in accordance with the British MOD specifications for various Military and Police Forces.

Customization is possible.

In November 2005, WKC purchased the majority of the Wilkinson Sword Ltd. production in London. Amongst machines, equipment and parts, we also acquired the tools for the British Infantry and Corps & Royal Marines Officers Sword which Wilkinson delivered exclusively to the MOD

Nato Stock No.: 8465-99-973-6877.

Product specification:

Guard:

• Pierced guard bearing the Hong Kong Police Crest, hand-polished.
• The grip-backing is made of solid brass and fixed to the blade tongue with a ball screw

Finish: Nickelplated

Grip:

• Covered with genuine shark skin, wrapped with 3 silver wires.

Blade:

 A forged stainless steel  steel blade.

The blade is hardened and tempered to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell.

Dimensions of the blade: ca. 825 mm x 6.5 x 25 mm.

The acid etching contains ornaments and in the center the Police ranks. Up to 4 rank insignia can be individually selected.

The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail.

Scabbard: 

• Nickelplated Scabbard for ceremonial belt with 2 slings: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-973-6853.
  • Art. No.: F1461-Stahl

Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag, WKC certificate of authenticity.

Made in Germany
In November 2005, WKC purchased the majority of the Wilkinson Sword Ltd. production in London. Amongst machines, equipment and parts, we also acquired the tools for the Irish Army Officer Sword.Nato Stock No.: 8465-99-973-6877.

Product specification:

Guard:

    Solid brass guard guard bearing the cypher FF, hand-polished and 24 carat goldplated.
    The grip-backing is made of solid brass and fixed to the blade tongue with a ball screw, both 24 carat goldplated.

Grip:

Covered with genuine ray skin, wrapped with 3 golden wires.

Blade:

Forged stainless steel blade, hardened and tempered to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell.

Dimensions of the blade: ca. 825 mm x 6.5 x 25 mm.

The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail. Irish Army Pattern.

Scabbard:

Brown Leather-covered wooden scabbard with nickelplated mouthpiece     

Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag, WKC certificate of authenticity

Customer must be 18 years of age