Build Your Own Spadroon

Welcome to the Build Your Own Spadroon page! The Spadroon was a popular 18th and 19th century straight bladed sword that was often military issue or of ceremonial purpose. Like sabres of the same era, there are countless styles and designs from gaudy ornate fraternal artifacts to simple munitions grade field designs that nearly all had one thing in common, a sabre like guard and a straight blade, either single or double edged.

We offer 3 well known versions that are coveted by collectors and practitioners alike. The 1796 augmented, the 5 ball and the Albertina; each with two blade lengths with F3 & F4 flex options.

The 1796- Our version of the iconic 1796 officers sword is actually taken from a French version that has a bottom quillon as well as top quillon making it look a bit like those little plastic cocktail drink swords. For the purposes of a combat simulator however, a bottom quillon is much more functional in binds and parries than just the bare knucklebow. You’re welcome!

The 5 Ball variant- also quite common is a simpler, non-ambidextrous guard with a top quillon large knuckle bow and a side ring with 5 stacked spheres for ornamentation. A left handed version is available upon request, email info@castillearmory.com for details.

Our third spadroon offering is the more rare and striking “Albertina” variant which features a built-in finger ring for greater control.

Each of these options use the same contoured 3d printed spiral grip, pommel section and M6 threaded pin to tie in the 32″ and 34″ blade options, sold separately HERE. These guard parts or 3d printed from 316 stainless steel and the 1796 option has a 100 grade steel clamshell. We designed each of these to be as close to the average weight and balance of extant antiques, within reason, so that your sparring experience is the absolute best!

• • 316 stainless steel guard, pommel and pin.
  • 2 blade lengths.
  • 3d printed contoured spiral grip.
  • 1095 spring steel blade, heat treated to 50 RwC.
  • M6 thread.
  • Commonality between all 3 models and the pommel and M6 threaded pin.
  • Fits our #1 safety tip perfectly.