The Royal Xiphos — Extra Large 28-Inch Hand-Forged Greek Officer's Blade

The Royal Xiphos — Extra Large 28-Inch Hand-Forged Greek Officer's Blade | Leaf-Shaped Carbon Steel | Customisable 24"–36"

The Royal Xiphos by Everest Forge is the largest, most commanding Xiphos in our entire collection — a 28-inch hand-forged Greek officer's blade that takes the classical hoplite Xiphos design beyond its traditional 18–24" range into officer's, elite-unit, and royal-presentation territory. Forged in Kathmandu, Nepal from 5160 high carbon spring steel, water-tempered, full-tang, and shipped sharpened — this is the Xiphos for collectors, reenactors, and history enthusiasts who want maximum reach, maximum presence, and maximum cutting authority.

At 28 inches of blade, 40 inches overall, and 3.5 lbs / 1.59 kg in weight, the Royal Xiphos is the largest production Xiphos available anywhere — and it scales up to 36 inches through our customisation dropdown. Fully customisable: choose your blade length anywhere from 24" to 36", your blade finish (Satin, Mirror, Raw Forge, or Blacked), your handle material (Rosewood or Whitewood), and your leather scabbard colour from 6 options. Free personalised engraving on every blade — your name, regimental crest, family motto, or unit insignia. Free custom logo and photo upload. No other Xiphos seller offers this size range or this depth of customisation at this price.

The Royal Xiphos at a Glance — Dimensions & Specifications

The 28-inch Royal Xiphos is hand-measured and hand-forged from individual 5160 spring steel billets. Every blade is quality-checked, water-tempered, sharpened, and fitted before shipment. The Royal Xiphos is built to historically informed proportions — broader, longer, and heavier than the standard 18–24" hoplite Xiphos, in line with archaeological evidence for elite-unit and ceremonial Greek long-blade variants.

Customise Your Royal Xiphos

Every Royal Xiphos we forge is made to order — there is no stock, no warehouse, no mass production. Every blade is forged for one customer at one specification. That means deep customisation costs us minutes, not dollars, and we pass that on as the most generous Xiphos customisation offering anywhere. All choices are selected through the dropdowns on this page; personalisation text is typed into the order field, and custom logos are uploaded as a file.

Key Features of the Royal Xiphos

Largest hand-forged Xiphos available. The Royal Xiphos extends the classical Greek hoplite Xiphos design into officer's, elite-unit, and royal-presentation territory. At 28 inches standard and up to 36 inches customisable, no competitor offers a Xiphos this large in true hand-forged spring steel.

5160 high carbon spring steel. The same material used in heavy-duty vehicle leaf springs — chosen for shock resistance, edge retention, and toughness on a long blade. Oil-quenched and water-tempered to working hardness. Not stainless. Not a wall-hanger. Real working steel built to handle the longer leverage of an extended blade.

Leaf-shaped, double-edged geometry. The Royal Xiphos retains the classical leaf-blade silhouette of the hoplite Xiphos, scaled up for the longer blade. Broad at mid-blade, tapering to a deadly point, both edges sharpened. Officer's-balance forward weight for maximum cutting authority.

Full-tang construction with 12-inch handle. Solid 5160 steel runs through the entire 12-inch handle, riveted through Rosewood (or your chosen material). The extended handle accommodates hand-and-a-half grip on the longer length options (30"+).

Hand-forged in Kathmandu, Nepal. Forged by hand on traditional anvils by master blacksmiths. See the full forging process on The Making page. Meet our team on Meet the Maker.

Handmade leather-wrapped scabbard included. Cottonwood core, hand-stitched genuine leather wrap, scaled to the Royal Xiphos's full 40-inch overall length. Pick from 6 leather colours at no extra cost.

Free personalised engraving + free custom logo upload. Name, regimental crest, family motto, military insignia, royal seal, or any custom artwork — all included at no extra cost on every Royal Xiphos order.

How Long Is a Greek Long Sword? The Royal Xiphos in Historical Context

The classical Greek hoplite Xiphos blade typically measured 18 to 24 inches (45–60 cm). The Royal Xiphos at 28 inches sits above the traditional hoplite range — in the territory of elite-unit, officer's, and ceremonial Greek long swords. Archaeological and literary evidence suggests larger Xiphos-style blades were carried by:

• Macedonian companion cavalry under Alexander the Great — Longer blades favoured by mounted warriors for extended reach
• Greek officers and elite-unit commanders — Status pieces and ceremonial sidearms, longer than the rank-and-file hoplite Xiphos
• Late Classical and Hellenistic-era warriors — As Greek warfare shifted away from the tight phalanx, longer blades gained tactical favour
• Royal presentations and votive offerings — Oversized ceremonial Xiphos blades dedicated at Greek temples and tombs

The Royal Xiphos honours that lineage. If you want a different size within the Greek Xiphos tradition:

• Compact hoplite / Spartan-style: See our 18-Inch Short Xiphos
• Standard classical hoplite: See our 21-Inch Greek Xiphos (our bestseller)
• Full-length classical hoplite: See our 24-Inch Ancient Greek Xiphos
• Royal / Officer's tier (this product): 28" standard, customisable 24"–36"

Who Buys the Royal Xiphos

Premium Greek history collectors — Buyers building a serious ancient Greek weapons collection who want the flagship Xiphos in their cabinet. The Royal Xiphos at 28"–36" is the centrepiece blade no other Xiphos in the range can rival for visual impact.

Officer's and elite-unit reenactors — Reenactors portraying Greek officers, Macedonian phalanx commanders, Alexander's companion cavalry, or late-Hellenistic warriors who carried larger sidearms than rank-and-file hoplites.

Royal-presentation and milestone-gift buyers — Retirement gifts, military commissioning gifts, milestone birthdays, corporate awards, royal-rank presentations. Free personalised engraving with name, dedication, date, family crest, or military insignia turns the Royal Xiphos into a one-of-a-kind heirloom.

Greek mythology and cultural enthusiasts — Collectors drawn to the Xiphos in mythology — the sword of Dionysus, the blade of Achilles' lineage, the weapon of Greek heroes. The Royal Xiphos's scale matches the gravitas of those references.

Cutting-practice and HEMA practitioners — The longer leverage and forward balance suit advanced cutting drills on tatami mat, water bottle, and bamboo. 5160 spring steel and full-tang construction stand up to repeated cutting. Blunt training versions available for sparring at no extra charge.

Cosplay, film & theatre production — Productions needing a screen-accurate larger Greek sword — Alexander, 300, Troy, Spartacus, Hades, Assassin's Creed Odyssey hero-tier weapons. Mirror finish for cinematic look, Raw Forge for archaic mythological aesthetic, Blacked for modern fantasy adaptations.

Wall display and museum-quality showpieces — At 40 inches overall in its standard configuration, the Royal Xiphos commands wall presence that smaller Xiphos blades cannot. The Raw Forge finish and Whitewood handle combination is particularly striking on display.

What's Included With Every Royal Xiphos

• One 28-inch Royal Xiphos sword (or your chosen length 24"–36")
• Hand-stitched leather-wrapped wooden scabbard (your colour choice from 6 options)
• Free personalised text engraving (your name / motto / dedication)
• Free custom logo or photo engraving (your uploaded artwork)
• Manufacturer's care guide
• Tracked worldwide shipping via DHL Express or FedEx International
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee + 6-month manufacturing warranty

The Xiphos in Greek History — From Hoplite Sidearm to Royal Symbol

The Xiphos (Greek: ξίφος, "sword") served as the trusted secondary weapon of the Greek hoplite for over 400 years — from the 8th century BCE through the rise of Macedonian arms. When the warrior's primary spear, the dory, was broken or lost, the Xiphos was drawn for close-quarters combat inside the phalanx formation. Its leaf-shaped, double-edged blade delivered both powerful slashing cuts and precise thrusts.

While the rank-and-file hoplite carried a standard 18–24" Xiphos, elite warriors, officers, and royal personalities carried larger variants — extending into the 26–30" range and beyond. The Xiphos appears in Greek mythology as the weapon of heroes — associated with Achilles, Theseus, and the wider Heroic Age — and in Greek religion as a dedicatory offering at temples and tombs. It was carried by the Spartans at Thermopylae, the Athenians at Marathon, and the Macedonians under Alexander as they conquered Persia and reached the borders of India.

The Royal Xiphos at 28"–36" sits in the historical territory of these elite, officer's, and ceremonial Xiphos variants — too large for the average hoplite kit, sized for the commanders, the kings, and the gods. Read the full Xiphos history blog.

Worldwide Shipping & Trust

Every Royal Xiphos ships from Kathmandu, Nepal via DHL Express or FedEx International with full tracking. Total typical timeline: 8–15 business days (3–5 days for forging and quality-checking, plus 5–10 days for international delivery). Custom lengths and personalised orders may take longer. The Royal Xiphos's 40" overall length means shipping requires careful packaging — every order ships in a reinforced, padded long-blade box.

• Shipping & Returns — DHL/FedEx delivery, tracking, customs
• Warranty & Returns Policy — 30-day satisfaction, 6-month warranty
• Secure Shopping — SSL checkout, PCI-compliant payment
• The Making — how every blade is forged
• Meet the Maker — our blacksmiths in Kathmandu
• Battle Ready Standard — what we mean by battle-ready

Compare With Other Xiphos Blades

If the 28-inch Royal Xiphos is more blade than you need, the rest of our Xiphos range offers the full spectrum from 14-inch sidearm daggers to the 28" Royal flagship:

• 14-Inch Xiphos Dagger — Compact sidearm Xiphos ($134.99)
• 15-Inch Customized Xiphos Dagger — Fully customisable dagger ($139.99)
• 18-Inch Short Xiphos Sword — Spartan-style short Xiphos, on sale ($149.99)
• 21-Inch Greek Xiphos Sword — Classical hoplite bestseller ($174.99)
• 22-Inch Angel Wings Xiphos — Distinctive winged-guard design ($224.99)
• 24-Inch Ancient Greek Xiphos — Full-length classical Xiphos ($234.99)
• The Royal Xiphos (this product) — 28-inch Officer's blade, customisable 24"–36" ($374.99)
• View All Xiphos Swords — Full category

Frequently Asked Questions — The Royal Xiphos