W.K.C. Solingen (WKC)

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: 81 cm,  thickness ca. 5 mm and width ca. 19 mm.

Optional blade etching with name panel can be added through the dropdown-menu.

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. You can send your proof of age to order@wkc-solingen.de or upload the file here:Age proof upload

Experience the unparalleled beauty and quality of the WKC Phoenix Katana! This handcrafted sword art made of high quality steel and traditional blacksmithing is a masterpiece of the Japanese blacksmithing tradition. Every detail has been carefully crafted to create a sword of utmost precision and sharpness.

The WKC Phoenix 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 Phoenix Katana is an absolute must-have for every sword lover.

Convince yourself of the quality and beauty of the WKC Phoenix 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!

Belgian Navy Officer Sword with scabbard, various models

This quality arm is the Royal Air Force Officer Sword with scabbard used by RAF Officers  of Air Rankand below Air Rank. It is crafted in accordance with the British MOD specifications UK/SC/6206 Issue 1.

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

Sword: Nato Stock No.: 8465-99-316-3888.

Specifcation:

• Blade:
  • Forged steel blade, carbon steel or stainless steel. It is hardened to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell, then well-tempered and hand-polished. The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail. Dimension of the blade is ca ca. 810 x 22 x 5 mm.

• Guard:
  • Cast brass, hand-polished, 24-carats gold-plated  . Top nut re-chiseled and 24-carats gold-plated  .

• Grip:
  • Handle is covered with genuine sharkskin with goldplated wires.

• Optional Scabbards (not included in sword price):
  • Your choice of real raw-hide leather scabbard, hand-sewn, with 24-carats gold-plated  fittings, 2 attachment rings, or Real raw-hide leather scabbard, hand-sewn, with 24-carats gold-plated  fittings with ornaments, 2 attachment rings.
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• F1184-Air  Scabbard with fittings with ornaments (Air Rank): Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-811-2890.
• F1184- S  Scabbard with fittings without ornaments (below Air Rank): Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-305-3703.

Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag, WKC Certificate of Authenticity

Customer must be 18 of age

• Fittings: solid brass, polished by hand, real silver-plated and clear-lacquered, guard plate decorated with ENSP police coat of arms.
• Blade: Stainless steel, forged, heard and tempered to approx. 52° Rockwell..
• Handle: Black wood handle, polished
• Knob : Polished brass, silver plated and clear lacquered.
• Scabbard: Leather-lined pipe, black cowhide, silver-plated and clear-lacquered fittings.

Fairbairn–Sykes commando knife - nickelplated handle

Wooden wall bracket for up to 2 swords

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!

Sweden Cavalry Officer Sword, M/1893

Made in Germany

Official model of the Swedish Cavalry, made according to historical models and models from the Ministry of Defense.

Guard and handle:

The guard is cast from solid brass, consisting of a bracket with 3 crowns emblem and a pommel.

Finish: hand sanded and polished - nickel plated and 24 carat gold plated.

The blade tang is firmly screwed to the pommel.

The handle is covered with genuine cowhide and 3 gold-plated brass wires in the grooves.

Blade:

The blade is hand-forged from carbon steel, flexible, hardened to 48-55° HRC Rockwell.

Both sides have 2 narrow blood grooves that are sanded by hand.

Length 930 mm

Finish: Manually ground and polished, black powder-coated.

Sheath:

The steel sheath is made by hand from a seamless steel tube, mouthpiece, endpiece and ring.

After sanding, the surface is black powder coated.

Packaging:

Each sword is delivered in a cotton fabric bag and with a WKC certificate of authenticity.

Customers must be at least 18 years old and belong to the Swedish military - proof required.

Made in Germany

German cavalry saber (Junkers saber) with steel scabbard based on the legendary Blücher saber (cavalry saber M1811)

Blade:
Forged stainless steel, hardened and tempered to approx. 48-55 HRC Rockwell, hand ground and polished. Elegant bend. Blade is flexible. One hollow track per side. Dimensions: approx. 810 x 20 x 5 mm
 
Guard:
Cast from solid brass, consisting of ball screw, grip cap, bracket and grip strap. Hand set, ground and polished. .

Handle:
Made of durable ABS plastic, black, finely pearled surface for a firm grip, wrapped with three twisted and silver-plated brass wires.
 
Scabbard:
Bent seamless steel tube, handcrafted, ground and polished. With 1 carrying ring and riding eyelet for carrying devices or 2 carrying rings.

Sheath equipped with scratch protection for the blade on both sides.

Length of the scabbard approx. 850 mm.

Finish of the scabbard: Your choice, bright nickel-plated or black powder-coated, 1 or 2 rings.

Accessories included: Protective cloth pouch with drawstring and WKC Certificate of Authenticity

Weight: approx. 1100 g

Total length: approx. 96 cm

Age restriction: 18+

Specification

Made in Germany

In November 2005, WKC purchased the toolings of Wilkinson Sword Ltd. for production of various ceremonial swords, incl. the Irish sword tools.

Specification

• Blade:
  • Forged stainless steel  blade with one groove on each side. It is hardened to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell, then well-tempered and hand-polished
  • The manual acid etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail. Dimension of the blade is ca. 795 mm long.
• Guard: 
  • Solid brass guard with irish crest, hand-polished, nickelplated.
• Grip:
  • Handle is covered with genuine sting-ray skin, wrapped with three goldplated wires.
• Scabbard (optional)
  • Cow-leather covered scabbard, with nickelplated  brass mountings with 2 attachment rings.
• Included Accessories:
  • Protective cloth bag, WKC Certificate of Authenticity

Customer must be 18 years of age

Italian Air Force Officer Sword with leather scabbard
Made in Germany

Group order enquiries: order@wkc-solingen.de

Specification:

Blade:

Forged stainless steel, hardened and tempered to a hardness of 48-55° HRC Rockwell ca., hand-polished. The blade is flexible and straight.

Acid etched on both sides with the IAF pattern.

Dimensions: ca. 810 x 22 x 5 mm.  (other sizes available on request)

Hand-Guard Set

Solid brass guard, consisting of ball top nut, pommel, ring, guard and shell. Manually set and polished.

24-carat goldplated finish.

Handle:

Strong and solid ABS handle fully wrapped with 3 double-twisted brass wires.

Other handle materials are available on request (order@wkc-solingen.de

Scabbard:

Seemless PU tube, covered with black calf-leather.

The fittings are handmade of brass tightly secured to the tube with screws (no glue).

2 carrying rings.

Interior with 2 slats for protection of the blade.

Total length ca. 850 mm.

Finish: 24-carat goldplated.

Additional Accessories: Protective clothbag with drawstring, WKC certificate of authenticity.

Weight  :           ca. 1000 gr.

Total length:     ca. 98 cm

Age Limit:       18 years

Have you ever decapitated a sparkling wine or champagne bottle with a saber?

On every festive occasion, be it opening ceremonies, weddings, business deals or New Year's Eve - a special highlight is the cutting of sparkling wine or champagne bottles with a saber made in Germany.

Look forward to this unforgettable experience.

Safety instructions:

For your own safety, wear safety glasses and always keep a sufficient distance from other people. Keep out of the hands of children.Saber made to order in Solingen, Germany

Details:

Use: Austrian military units

Colour: gold with red eagle and national flag

Length: approx. 500mm

Fits to WKC Masonic sword with M5 metric blade thread.

The Royal Navy Officer Degen by WKC Solingen, manufactured to UK MOD (Ministry of Defence) specifications, is an outstanding weapon that will delight both collectors and members of the Royal Navy. This sword has been manufactured to the highest standards of precision and to strict UK MOD specifications to meet the exacting demands of the British Navy.

With its classic design and excellent craftsmanship, the Royal Navy Officer Sword by WKC Solingen embodies the tradition and pride of the Royal Navy. Every single sword is crafted with the utmost care to ensure a product of the highest quality and authenticity.

Whether as a collector's item, for ceremonial occasions or as an award for deserving officers, the Royal Navy Officer's Sword from WKC Solingen is an impressive weapon that will take pride of place in any collection or uniform. Its forged blade, sturdy construction and precise design make it a symbol of the strength and honor of the Royal Navy.

Invest in British naval heritage and acquire the Royal Navy Officer's Sword by WKC Solingen, crafted to UK MOD specifications. Experience the beauty and quality of this exceptional sword and let yourself be impressed by its precision and elegance. Order today and add a piece of British naval history to your collection.

Sword knot silver-blue

Made in Germany

Steel scabbard for saber:

Slightly bent seamless tubular steel with a wall thickness of 1 mm, handmade, hand-ground and polished.

Either with 1 carrying ring made of stainless steel and riding eyelet (e.g. for carrying strap item Z50) or with 2 carrying rings.

The inside of the tube is equipped with scratch protection (chips) on both sides for the blade and spout.

Length of the scabbard approx. 850 mm. Suitable for blades up to 20 mm wide, 5 mm thick and 810 mm long.

Finish: Your choice of bright nickel-plated or black powder-coated.

• Blade: A forged stainles ssteel blade hammered to the correct curvature. It is hardened and tempered to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell, hand-polished. Length of the blade is ca. 81 cm / 32 inch.
• Etching: Both sides of the blade are traditionally acid etched with ornaments and name panel. The acid-etching is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail.
• Guard: Goldplated brass
• Grip: Ivory-colored textured ABS plastic, wrapped with 3 golden wires.
• Scabbard: Chrome-plated and hand-polished steel tube with 2 carrying rings.
• Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag and WKC certificate of authenticity

Customer must be 18 years of age

Made in Germany
 
German miner saber based on the legendary Blücher saber (cavalry saber M1811)

Blade: Forged carbon steel, hardened and tempered to approx. 48-55 HRC Rockwell, hand ground and polished. Elegant bend. Blade is flexible. One hollow track per side. Dimensions: approx. 810 x 22 x 5 mm
With historical Bergmann blade etching on both sides.
Guard: Cast from solid brass, consisting of ball screw, lion's head grip cap, bracket and grip tape. Hand set, ground and polished. Mallet and iron badge on front. Finish: 24K hard gold plated.
Handle: Made of particularly durable ABS plastic, black, surface finely pearled for a firm grip, wrapped with three twisted and silver-plated brass wires.
Sheath: Genuine core leather sheath, handmade from cowhide. Handcrafted brass fittings with 2 carrying rings. Gold-plated version.

Sheath equipped with scratch protection on both sides for the blade.

Length of the sheath approx. 850 mm.


Accessories included: Protective fabric bag with drawstring and WKC certificate of authenticity

Weight: approx. 1200 gr

Total length: approx. 96 cm

Age restriction: From 18 years

Details:

• Fittings: solid brass, polished by hand, real silver-plated and clear-lacquered, guard plate decorated with the police coat of arms.
• Blade: Stainless steel, forged, honed and tempered to approx. 52° Rockwell. Dimensions: 760 mm x 19 mm x 5 mm.
• Handle: Black wood handle, polished
• Knob : Polished brass, silver plated and clear lacquered.
• Scabbard: Leather-lined pipe, black cowhide, silver-plated and clear-lacquered fittings.
• Accessories: cloth bag included
• Delivered with quality certificate from WKC

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Sale only adults

Royal Australian Artillery Officer Sword

The WKC Royal Artillery Sword  is crafted in accordance with the Australian MOD specifications.
Made in Germany

In November 2005, WKC purchased the toolings of Wilkinson Sword Ltd. for production of various ceremonial swords incl. the Royal Artillery sword and scabbard.
Specifiation:

• Blade: A forged stainless steel  blade, hammered to the correct curvature. It is hardened to ca 48-52° HRC Rockwell, then well-tempered and hand-polished. Both sides are etched with the Royal Australian Artillery design. The acid-etching is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail. Dimension of the blade is ca. 870 x 25 x 6 mm.

• Guard: Solid brass, hand-polished, nickelplated.

• Grip: Handle is covered with genuine stingray skin, wrapped with 3 silver-plated wires.

• Scabbard: Your choice of a nickel-plated and hand-polished steel scabbard with 2 attachment rings, or real brown calf leather scabbard with 2 attachment rings.

• Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag, WKC certificate of Authenticity

Customer must be 18 years of age

Nato troop members stationed in Europe can buy VAT-free.

The Finnish Army NCO Sword by WKC Solingen is a piece of equipment manufactured by the German company WKC Solingen and used by the Finnish Army for NCOs. It is a sword that belongs to the uniform and is a symbol of authority and discipline.

The sword is usually about 81 cm long and has a stainless steel blade. The handle is often made of plastic and highly glazed.

The NCO sword is housed in a black powder coated steel scabbard and may be carried during official ceremonies or special occasions.

The use of the WKC Solingen Degen in the Finnish Army symbolizes the status and responsibility of a non-commissioned officer. It is an expression of military tradition and is considered a mark of honor and pride.