Celtic Warrior Sword – 25-Inch Hand-Forged La Tène Brass-Hilt Blade with Leather Scabbard

Celtic Warrior Sword — 25-Inch Hand-Forged La Tène Iron Age Blade with Customisable Length

The Everest Forge Celtic Warrior Sword is a hand-forged tribute to the long, straight slashing swords carried by Iron Age Celtic warriors across Gaul and ancient Europe during the La Tène period (circa 450 BC to the Roman conquest). Hand-forged in Kathmandu by Nepalese master smiths from 5160 high carbon spring steel (recycled truck leaf-spring stock), water-tempered, full-tang construction. 25-inch straight double-edge blade, 7-inch solid brass handle, leather-wrapped wooden scabbard. Total length 32 inches. Available in seven blade lengths from 18 to 30 inches — built for collectors, reenactors, cutting practice, and lovers of Celtic history.

This isn't a wall-hanger. It's a real functional sword built to the same standards as our combat-grade gladii and kukris — hand-forged 5160 spring steel, water-quenched, full-tang, sharpened to a working edge. Whether you are building an ancient-European arms collection, kitting out for Iron Age reenactment, or simply want a bold Celtic blade with genuine presence, the Celtic Warrior Sword delivers both the look of the La Tène era and real-world performance. The polished brass hilt is what sets it apart — the boldest, most striking handle in our La Tène line.

Note: This is a historically inspired original Everest Forge design, not an exact museum reproduction of any single excavated piece. Slight variations in weight, dimensions, or finish may occur due to the handmade nature of the item. It is live, sharpened, full-tang steel intended for collecting, display, and cutting practice — not for edge-on-edge contact sparring or LARP.

The Celtic Warrior and the La Tène Sword

The La Tène culture gave Iron Age Europe its signature weapon: a long, straight, double-edged sword built to slash from horseback and in open formation. The Gaulish and Gallic warriors who carried such blades ranged from the Atlantic to Central Europe, and the swords are named after La Tène, a site on Lake Neuchatel in Switzerland where hundreds of Celtic weapons were recovered.

The Celtic Warrior Sword carries that lineage. If you have searched for a celtic war sword, a Celtic warrior's blade, or an Iron Age Celtic sword, this is the long fighting sword you were picturing — reborn as functional steel and crowned with a brass hilt that gives it the presence of a true warrior's weapon. The straight double-edge profile is faithful to the La Tène form: this was a cutting sword, not a thrusting one, and not the leaf-shaped blade of the earlier Bronze Age.

Our hand-forged version honours the spirit of the Celtic warrior rather than copying a museum cast. The 25-inch standard blade gives it real reach and weight, while remaining a fully functional 5160 spring steel sword you can take to the cutting stand.

Why This Celtic Warrior Sword Stands Apart

Product Specifications

All dimensions and weights are approximate due to the handmade nature of the product.

Customise Your Celtic Warrior Sword

This is a made-to-order sword. Use the dropdown options at the top of this page to fully customise your blade before forging. All standard options are included at the listed price — no extra charge for personalisation.

Want a fully bespoke Celtic or Iron Age blade? Custom blade profiles, anthropoid hilts, engravings, or one-of-a-kind designs are available through our Custom Forge service.

Hand-Forged Sword vs Decorative Wall-Hanger

Search for a Celtic sword online and you will find two very different types of product:

Type 1: mass-produced decorative replicas. Stamped or cast stainless steel, hollow or rat-tail tangs, no real edge, no customisation. They look like display pieces but will not stand up to real use.

Type 2 (this one): a genuine hand-forged sword in real 5160 spring steel, full-tang, water-tempered, customisable across seven blade lengths. Built to the same standards as our combat-grade Roman gladii and Nepalese kukris, forged by Nepalese master smiths and made to order.

The difference is fundamental: this is a real sword, not a decoration. Cared for properly, it will outlast any wall-hanger replica by decades.

The Complete La Tène Collection

The Celtic Warrior Sword is part of our hand-forged La Tène collection — straight Iron Age Celtic blades, each forged from 5160 spring steel and finished by hand.

Who This Sword Is For

Celtic and ancient-history enthusiasts — A bold, brass-hilted centrepiece for any Celtic, Gaulish, or Iron Age arms collection. The most striking blade in our La Tène range.

Reenactors and living-history performers — A functional, period-feel sword for Iron Age and Celtic reenactment. A blunt display edge is available at no extra charge where event rules require it.

Cutting-practice enthusiasts — Real 5160 spring steel, full-tang, water-tempered and sharpened. The 25-inch standard size gives genuine reach for the cut.

Fantasy and medieval sword collectors — The straight double-edge profile and brass fittings fit any ancient or medieval-European display, hand-forged to a standard far above mass-produced replicas.

Gift buyers — A knockout gift for the history lover or blade collector in your life. Add free engraving with their name, a date, or a motto for an heirloom piece. See engraving options.

How It's Made

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What's Included

• Hand-forged 25-inch Celtic Warrior Sword (or your chosen blade length)
• 7-inch solid brass handle (or your chosen handle material)
• Leather-wrapped wooden scabbard in your chosen colour
• Sharpened working edge (or blunt display edge if specified)
• Free standard engraving on request — name, date, or motto
• Care and maintenance guidance for high-carbon steel
• Worldwide tracked shipping, duties and taxes prepaid (DDP)
• Satisfaction guarantee on standard configurations
• Warranty against forging and heat-treatment defects

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

Production time: each Celtic Warrior Sword is hand-forged to order after you purchase.

Shipping: worldwide with full tracking on a DDP basis — duties and taxes are prepaid, so there is nothing further to settle on delivery. Full details on our Shipping & Returns page.

Returns: satisfaction guarantee on standard configurations in unused condition. Custom configurations — custom finish, engraving, non-standard blade lengths, or colours — are made to order and non-returnable. Full warranty policy.

Warranty: limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

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Care & Maintenance

After every use: wipe the blade clean and dry, then apply a thin coat of light oil (mineral oil, camellia oil, or 3-in-1 oil).

Storage: store in a dry environment. Avoid long-term storage inside the leather scabbard. A display stand or wall mount is recommended.

Brass hilt: polish the solid brass handle with a soft cloth to keep its shine.

Rust spots: light surface rust is normal on 5160 carbon steel and is easily removed with very fine steel wool (grade 0000) and a few drops of oil.

Sharpening: use a quality whetstone at 22 to 25 degrees per side. Avoid power grinders, which can ruin the temper.

Frequently Asked Questions