- Model: Kopis Sword
- Product Code: KOPIS004
- Location: Kathmandu,Nepal
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Greek Kopis Sword with Brass Bird-Head Handle — Hand-Forged Heirloom-Grade Cavalry Blade
The premium brass-handle Greek Kopis from the Everest Forge workshop in Nepal — our most distinctive Kopis variant and the one collectors and gift commissioners choose first. A 21-inch hand-forged forward-curving blade in 5160 high-carbon spring steel, full-tang construction, fitted with a solid-brass bird-head pommel and full brass furniture shaped by hand. Each piece is a one-off heirloom — built for display, ceremony, presentation gifting, and serious collecting.
This is the Greek Kopis sword with brass bird-head handle at the top tier of the Everest Forge Kopis range — product code KOPIS004. While our other Kopis swords (KOPIS01 through KOPIS03) feature traditional rosewood and white-wood grips, this brass-handle Kopis is built around a single defining feature: a cast solid-brass bird-head pommel with full brass furniture extending the length of the grip. The blade itself is the same hand-hammered 5160 leaf-spring carbon steel as our entire battle-ready range — but the brass furniture elevates the sword from working weapon to heirloom-grade presentation piece. Hand-forged in Nepal, fully customizable, and forged-to-order — no two are identical.
Order Your Brass-Handle Kopis — Forged to Order
Pick your blade length (16-26"), finish, scabbard color, and engraving using the options above. The brass bird-head handle is standard. Production typically 2 to 4 weeks. Free text engraving and custom logo upload included.
Scroll Up to Customize See Engraving OptionsWhat Makes This Brass-Handle Kopis Different
Everest Forge produces four primary Kopis SKUs. This one is positioned at the top of the range for a specific reason — three differentiators no other Kopis in our catalog offers:
Solid-Brass Bird-Head Pommel
The defining feature — a cast solid-brass pommel shaped into a bird's head, an ancient motif associated in classical weaponry with vision, speed, and power. Filed, smoothed, and finished by hand at the Nepal workshop.
Full Brass Furniture
The brass extends beyond the pommel — full brass grip furniture, guard, and pommel cap. Adds weight, balance, and a ceremonial presence that wooden handles cannot match. The metallic weight shifts the balance point forward, intensifying the chopping authority of the recurved blade.
Heirloom-Grade Build
At 1,200 grams and $324.99, this is the heirloom Kopis in the range. Built for collectors, ceremonial gifts, commemorative commissions, wall displays, and presentation pieces. Same battle-ready 5160 steel underneath — but finished as a statement piece.
Why This Brass Kopis Costs More — And Why It's Worth It
The base price is $324.99 versus $164.99-$224.99 for our other Kopis SKUs. The premium reflects the solid-brass furniture (cast, filed, polished by hand), the extra 300-400g of brass weight, the heavier-duty tang construction needed to anchor the brass pommel, and the heirloom-grade finishing. The steel, the forging process, and the blade quality are identical to our entire battle-ready Kopis range.
See How It's Forged Compare With Other KopisWho This Brass-Handle Kopis Is For
Different buyers want different things from a Kopis. This brass-handle variant specifically suits:
- Collectors — building a curated collection of premium recurved swords (Greek Kopis, Iberian falcata, Nepalese kukri, Ottoman yatagan) and want the most visually striking Kopis available
- Gift commissioners — corporate gifts, retirement gifts, military commemoration pieces, anniversary gifts, achievement awards. Free engraving lets you add names, dates, mottos, unit insignia, or company crests
- Reenactors of elite/officer roles — Greek hoplite commander kit, Macedonian cavalry officer impressions, Hellenistic-era nobility portrayals. The brass furniture historically signified status in classical weaponry
- Display buyers — wall-mount pieces, mantle displays, study/library decor, sword stands. The polished brass catches light and dominates a display in a way wooden-handled swords don't
- Ceremonial cutting — wedding cake-cutting traditions, military and civic ceremonies, ritual presentations. The weight, balance, and visual impact suit ceremonial use
If you want a working Kopis for bushcraft, EDC, or test cutting, see our 16-Inch Compact Kopis at $164.99 — same battle-ready steel, working-blade positioning. If you want a polished full-size Kopis without the brass premium, see our Polished Kopis at $224.99.
Customize Your Brass-Handle Kopis — Six Configurable Options
Every Kopis we forge is made to order. Use the option fields above on this product page to specify exactly the configuration you want:
Blade Length
Six blade lengths from 16 to 26 inches. Standard is 20 inches — the classical hoplite Kopis size. Shorter for ceremonial display use, longer for full Macedonian cavalry reach. The brass furniture stays the same; only the blade length changes.
Blade Finish
Polished mirror is the standard finish on this brass-handle Kopis — it complements the polished brass furniture. Satin, raw forge, or blacked finishes also available if you prefer a contrast between matte blade and bright brass.
Handle Material
Brass is the standard handle — that's why you're on this page. If you'd prefer a wooden handle on this blade profile (rosewood or white-wood Sadhan), both are available at -$40, but you'd typically pick our other Kopis SKUs for that configuration.
Scabbard Leather Color
Six leather colors, each hand-stitched around a cotton-wood core then wrapped in yak leather. Black and brown are the classical period-appropriate choices that complement the brass; the four bolder colors suit modern presentation displays.
Free Blade Engraving
Free text engraving on every Kopis. Names, initials, Greek lettering (Molon Labe and similar mottos in classical Greek), unit insignia, military mottos, dates, family names. Especially valuable on a gift or commemorative piece.
Custom Logo & Photo Engraving
Upload your own image file — family crests, unit badges, brand logos, commemorative artwork, achievement insignia. We engrave directly from your uploaded file onto the polished blade. Ideal for corporate gifts and commissioned heirloom pieces.
Why Buyers Choose This Brass Kopis
One-Off Heirloom
Cast brass furniture, hand-finished. Every piece is unique.
Battle-Ready Steel
Full-tang 5160 spring steel. Built to function, not just display.
Premium Position
The top-tier Kopis in our range. For collectors and gift commissions.
Direct From Forge
Made by our blacksmiths in Nepal. No distributor markup, no resellers.
Standard Specifications
The standard configuration of the brass-handle Greek Kopis. Each spec below can be modified using the customization options on this product page.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sword Name | Greek Kopis Sword with Brass Bird-Head Handle |
| Product Code | KOPIS004 |
| Blade Steel | 5160 high-carbon spring steel (leaf-spring stock) |
| Standard Blade Length | 21 inches (53.34 cm) — customizable 16" to 26" |
| Standard Finish | Polished mirror (customizable to satin, raw forge, or blacked) |
| Blade Profile | Forward-curving, single-edged Greek Kopis |
| Tang | Full-tang, anchored into the brass pommel |
| Handle Length | 7 inches (17.78 cm) |
| Handle Material | Solid cast brass with bird-head pommel (standard) |
| Total Length | Approximately 28 inches (71.12 cm) at standard 21" blade |
| Weight | Approximately 1,200 grams (1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs) |
| Scabbard | Cotton-wood core wrapped in hand-stitched yak leather, 6 color options |
| Heat Treatment | Water-tempered for hardness and flexibility |
| Edge | Pre-sharpened, ready out of the box |
| Engraving | Free text engraving + custom logo/photo upload |
| Production Time | Forged-to-order — typically 2 to 4 weeks |
| Warranty | Lifetime craftsmanship guarantee |
| Shipping | DHL / FedEx worldwide, tracked and insured |
See How This Kopis Is Forged
Watch our blacksmiths hammer-shape, water-temper, and finish a Greek Kopis blade in the Nepal workshop. The same forging process applies to every blade in this range — only the brass furniture changes.
Watch on YouTube See The Making PageWhat Is a Greek Kopis Sword?
The Greek Kopis is an ancient Greek single-edged sword with a distinctive forward-curving blade — a recurved sword built to deliver heavy chopping cuts. Used primarily by Greek cavalry and hoplite infantry from roughly the 6th to 4th century BCE, the Kopis blade earned its battlefield reputation for cleaving through helmets, shields, and armor where straight thrusting swords like the Xiphos could not. The forward-weighted curve concentrates striking force in the belly of the blade — the same geometric principle later seen in the Iberian falcata, the Nepalese kukri, and the Ottoman yatagan.
The classical Greek author Xenophon specifically recommended the Kopis-style forward-curved blade for cavalry use in his treatise "On Horsemanship", citing its devastating chopping power from horseback. The plural form kopides appears in classical Greek sources describing Macedonian cavalry equipment under Alexander the Great. If you're searching for a Greek Kopis sword for sale, a brass handle sword, a bird-head pommel sword, a ceremonial Greek sword, an ancient Greek cavalry sword replica, a Macedonian Kopis, or a collector's Greek Kopis — they all describe this same recurved blade family. This brass-furniture variant sits at the elite-officer / ceremonial / status-marker end of the historical Kopis spectrum.
The Bird-Head Pommel — Classical Symbolism
The brass bird-head pommel on this Kopis is not arbitrary decoration. Bird-head motifs in ancient weaponry appear across Mediterranean, Persian, and Central Asian sword traditions, consistently associated with three qualities classical warriors valued in their sidearms:
- Vision — the predator's keen sight, the warrior's situational awareness
- Speed — the swift strike, the cavalry charge, the decisive blow
- Power — the raptor's killing authority, channeled through the chopping recurve
Greek, Persian, and later Hellenistic weapons often featured zoomorphic pommels (animal-shaped grip ends) — birds, lions, horses, and dragons — distinguishing officer-grade and ceremonial blades from common-soldier weapons. The brass bird-head pommel on this Kopis carries that lineage forward into a modern hand-forged reproduction. The motif suits the recurved chopping blade especially well: the bird's beak echoes the forward-curving blade tip in visual rhyme.
Brass Kopis vs Wooden-Handle Kopis — Which Should You Choose?
If you're choosing between this brass-handle Kopis and one of our wooden-handle variants (KOPIS01, KOPIS02, KOPIS03), here's the practical comparison:
| Use Case | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Display, ceremony, wall mount, gift commission | This Brass-Handle Kopis |
| Working sword, EDC, bushcraft, machete-style use | 16-Inch Compact Kopis ($164.99) |
| General-purpose customizable full-size Kopis | The Kopis — Ancient Greek ($224.99) |
| Polished presentation Kopis without brass premium | Polished Kopis-Greek Sword ($224.99) |
| Officer/elite reenactment kit, classical Hellenistic status piece | This Brass-Handle Kopis |
| Heavy chopping training, repeated cutting drills | Kopis Tactical Machete ($164.99) |
Build the Full Greek Hoplite Officer Loadout
Pair this brass-handle Kopis with our hand-forged Xiphos — straight-blade thrusting sword, the standard Greek hoplite sidearm. Both with matching free Greek engraving for a coordinated officer impression.
Shop the Xiphos Read Xiphos vs KopisOther Hand-Forged Kopis Swords in This Range
The Kopis — Hand-Forged Ancient Greek Sword
Our flagship full-size ancient Greek Kopis with rosewood grip. Same blade profile as this brass version, traditional wooden handle, $100 lower price. The most-ordered Kopis in our range.
View Flagship KopisKopis-Greek Sword (Polished)
The polished presentation Kopis — mirror-finish blade with refined leather scabbard but traditional rosewood handle rather than brass furniture.
View Polished Kopis16-Inch Compact Greek Kopis
The compact-format Kopis at $164.99 — sidearm length, working blade finish, the entry point into our Kopis range.
View Compact KopisThe Museum Reproduction Xiphos
The straight-blade companion to this Kopis — primary Greek hoplite thrusting sword. Pair both to build the full classical Greek officer loadout.
View the XiphosBrowse the complete Kopis sword collection to compare all variants side by side. For the related Bronze Age sickle-sword tradition, see our separate Egyptian Khopesh range.
Meet the Blacksmiths Who Forge This Sword
Every Kopis is hand-hammered by master blacksmiths at our Kathmandu workshop. The brass furniture is cast, filed, and polished in-house — no outsourced components. From 5160 leaf-spring billet to finished heirloom Kopis, every step under one roof.
Watch The Making Meet the BlacksmithsFrequently Asked Questions
Why does this Kopis cost more than the other Kopis on Everest Forge?
The $324.99 price reflects the solid-brass furniture — cast, filed, and polished by hand at the Nepal workshop. The brass pommel and grip add roughly 300-400 grams over a wooden-handled Kopis and require heavier-duty tang construction to anchor securely. The forging time and finishing time on the brass furniture alone is substantial. The blade steel, water-tempering, and forging process are identical to our entire Kopis range — you're paying for the brass work and the heirloom-grade presentation, not for a better blade.
Is this brass-handle Kopis battle-ready or display-only?
Fully battle-ready. The blade is 5160 high-carbon leaf-spring steel, full-tang, water-tempered, and pre-sharpened at the forge — meeting our battle-ready standard that applies to every Kopis we make. The brass furniture is decorative AND structural — the tang anchors into the cast brass pommel for a secure, heirloom-grade build. You can use this sword for cutting, chopping, and historical reenactment cutting drills. Most buyers display it; some use it; both work.
What does the bird-head pommel symbolize?
Bird-head motifs in ancient and classical weaponry consistently symbolized vision, speed, and power — the predator's keen sight, the swift strike, and the killing authority. Zoomorphic pommels distinguished officer-grade and ceremonial blades from common-soldier weapons across Greek, Persian, Hellenistic, and later Mediterranean sword traditions. The bird's beak also creates visual rhyme with the forward-curving Kopis blade tip — the same predatory geometry repeated in handle and blade.
How long is this Kopis and can I customize the blade length?
The standard blade is 21 inches (overall length 28 inches with the 7-inch brass handle). Six blade lengths are available via the Blade Length option on this product page: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, or 26 inches. The brass furniture stays the same; only the blade extends or shortens. 16-22 inches suits ceremonial display and one-handed use; 24-26 inches extends into full Macedonian cavalry reach. Custom blade lengths beyond 26 inches are available through our custom forge process.
How much does this brass Kopis weigh?
Approximately 1,200 grams (1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs) at the standard 21-inch blade configuration. That's roughly 300-400 grams heavier than our wooden-handled Kopis variants because of the solid brass furniture. The brass weight shifts the balance point closer to the grip, making the sword feel more controlled in the hand despite the higher total weight — and intensifying the chopping authority of the forward-curving blade. The balance point sits roughly 5 inches forward of the guard at standard length.
What is the scabbard made from?
The scabbard is built around a cotton-wood core then wrapped in hand-stitched yak leather. Six color options: black (classic, complements polished brass perfectly), brown (traditional, period-appropriate for Hellenistic reenactment), and four bolder options (yellow, red, green, blue) for collectors who want a contrasting display piece. Each scabbard is fitted to your specific chosen blade length.
Will the brass tarnish over time?
All brass develops a natural patina over time — a soft darkening that many collectors consider part of the heirloom character. The brass on this Kopis is solid cast brass (not brass-plated), so polishing returns the original bright finish whenever you choose. A soft cloth and standard brass polish (e.g. Brasso, Wright's, or any household brass cleaner) restores the mirror finish in minutes. Some buyers polish regularly; some let the patina develop naturally for an aged-classical look. Both are correct.
Can I get free Greek lettering or a custom logo engraved on the blade?
Yes — every Kopis includes free text engraving AND a custom logo / photo upload option, which is particularly valuable on a heirloom or gift piece. Two engraving fields on this product page:
- Personalize Your Blade — free-form text for names, initials, Greek lettering (Molon Labe and similar mottos in classical Greek letter forms), dates, military mottos, family names
- Custom Logo & Photo Engraving — upload your own image file for family crests, unit insignia, brand logos, commemorative artwork
Both are hand-applied during the finishing stage. See our personalized blades page for past examples — especially relevant for corporate-gift and retirement-commission buyers.
Is this Kopis suitable as a corporate gift or military retirement piece?
Yes — this is one of our most-commissioned blades for corporate gifts, military retirement pieces, achievement awards, and ceremonial presentations. The combination of solid brass furniture, free custom engraving (including logo upload), heirloom-grade build, and historical pedigree makes it a strong choice for high-value gifting. Common commissions: senior military retirement (Greek/Hellenistic unit insignia), corporate executive awards (company logo on blade), university/club presentations (crest engraving), and anniversary gifts (initials + date). Production time on engraved pieces is typically 3-4 weeks. Request a custom forge consultation for bulk orders.
What steel is the blade made from?
5160 high-carbon spring steel — leaf-spring stock, the same alloy used in heavy-duty vehicle suspension springs. Tough, springy, holds an edge well. We hammer-forge each blade from a single billet (never welded or laminated), water-temper to optimum hardness, and hand-finish the edge before mounting the brass furniture. This is the same steel used across our entire battle-ready sword range — from $124 entry pieces to $384 large-format swords.
How long does it take to forge and ship?
This brass Kopis is forged-to-order — production typically takes 2 to 4 weeks depending on engraving complexity, brass-finishing detail, and current workshop queue. Heirloom-grade pieces and engraved commission orders may run closer to 3-4 weeks. After forging we ship worldwide with tracked, insured DHL or FedEx delivery. See our shipping policy for country-specific delivery estimates and our warranty policy for the lifetime craftsmanship guarantee covering every piece.
Can I order a Kopis with brass handle but different blade specs?
Yes — this product page handles standard customization (blade length, finish, scabbard, engraving). For more unusual configurations (different brass design, custom pommel shape, oversized blade beyond 26 inches, alternative steel specs, specific historical reproduction), request a quote through our custom forge process. We accept commission orders for one-off heirloom pieces, museum reproductions, and corporate bulk orders.
Order Your Hand-Forged Brass-Handle Greek Kopis
Solid brass bird-head pommel. 5160 spring steel blade. Customizable 16-26 inches. Free engraving. Lifetime warranty. Worldwide shipping. The premium heirloom-grade Kopis in our range — built by our blacksmiths in Nepal for collectors, gift commissioners, and ceremonial buyers.
Scroll Up to Customize Browse All Kopis Swords| Specification | |
| Blade: | 21 inches Long Blade Made from 5160 Leaf spring,Carbon steel |
| Total Length: | 28 inches long in total |
| Handle: | 7 inches Handle Made from Brass and its full tang |
| Weight: | 1200 Grams Approximately |
| Note: | As each sword is individually hand-forged, slight variations in measurements, weight, and appearance are natural and add to the uniqueness of each piece. |
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