- Model: Kopis Sword
- Product Code: Kopissword0020
- Location: Kathmandu,Nepal
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Wide-Belly Kopis Sword — Hand-Forged 17-Inch Broad-Blade Greek Kopis Chopping Specialist
The Wide-Belly Kopis Sword from the Everest Forge workshop in Nepal — a hand-forged Greek Kopis variant with a distinctive broader-than-standard blade profile that concentrates more mass at the impact point of the forward curve. A 17-inch single-edged broad blade in 5160 high-carbon spring steel, full-tang construction, 7-inch rosewood grip with composite-handle upgrades available, and a hand-stitched leather-wrapped wooden-core scabbard. Built for buyers who want maximum chopping authority in a compact-scale sword — broader blade, shorter overall length, lower weight than a full-size 24-inch Kopis. The chopping specialist of our Kopis range.
This is the Wide-Belly Kopis Sword — product code Kopissword0020, the chopping specialist in our Kopis range. While our standard Kopis variants get their cleaving authority primarily from blade length (longer blade = more swing inertia), the Wide-Belly Kopis takes a different geometric approach: more blade width, less blade length. The broader belly of the blade concentrates mass at the forward-curved impact point, delivering maximum chopping force from a compact 17-inch blade. The same geometric principle the Nepalese Khukuri uses for its formidable cutting authority despite its short length — applied to the Greek Kopis lineage. At $154.99 this is also one of the most affordable hand-forged Greek Kopis variants in our catalog.
Order Your Wide-Belly Kopis — Forged to Your Specs
Pick your blade length (12-20 inches), finish, handle wood, scabbard color, and engraving using the options above. Production typically 2 to 4 weeks. Free text engraving and custom logo upload included.
Scroll Up to Customize See Engraving OptionsWhat Makes the Wide-Belly Kopis Different
This is the only Kopis in our range built specifically around broad-blade chopping geometry rather than length-based cutting authority. Three defining features:
Broad-Belly Blade Geometry
The blade widens significantly at the forward-curved belly — concentrating mass where the cutting strike lands. This is the geometric principle that gives the Nepalese Khukuri its chopping authority despite a short blade. The Wide-Belly Kopis applies the same principle to Greek Kopis heritage. No other Kopis in our range uses this broader profile.
Compact 17-Inch Standard Blade
17-inch standard with a 12-20 inch customization range. Compact enough for one-handed use even at the longest 20-inch option. Total length 24 inches with the 7-inch grip. Lighter and more controllable than a 19-26 inch full-size Kopis sword while still delivering the heavy chopping force of the broader profile.
Four Composite Handle Options
The widest composite-handle selection in our Kopis range. Four +$10 upgrades available — Rosewood+Bone, Rosewood+White wood, Whitewood+Bone, and Rosewood+Horn. The only other Kopis offering composite handles is the Simple Kopis (with three composites); this variant adds the unique Whitewood+Bone combination.
The Compact Chopping Specialist — Heavy Cutting in a Light Package
If you want chopping authority without carrying a 24+ inch full-size sword, the Wide-Belly Kopis is the right pick. The broader blade profile delivers cutting mass in a shorter, lighter, more manageable package. Especially well-suited to buyers transitioning from kukris and machetes to Greek-style swords.
Order Wide-Belly Kopis Compare All KopisWho Buys the Wide-Belly Kopis
The compact chopping-specialist positioning serves several buyer types:
- Kukri owners crossing into Greek-style swords — buyers familiar with the wide-belly geometric principle from Nepalese kukris, who want a Greek Kopis variant that delivers similar chopping authority in similar proportions.
- Compact-sword buyers — wanting a real cutting sword in compact one-handed format. The 17-inch blade (and shorter 12-16" options) handles like a large bushcraft blade rather than a full-size sword, with sword-grade construction.
- Bushcraft and chopping-focused users — the broader blade profile excels at brush clearing, kindling splitting, and light camp work where you need cutting mass without sword-length reach.
- Value-conscious Kopis buyers — at $154.99 this is one of the most affordable hand-forged Greek Kopis variants we make. Cheaper than the 16-Inch Compact Kopis ($164.99), cheaper than the Simple Kopis ($174.99), cheaper than full-size variants ($224+).
- Collectors wanting blade-geometry variety — adding a broad-belly Kopis variant alongside standard-width Kopis swords in a Greek arms collection. Demonstrates the geometric range of the Kopis blade family.
- Composite-handle enthusiasts — four composite options (Bone, Whitewood-Bone, White-wood, Horn) at +$10, the widest composite selection in our Kopis range.
Customize Your Wide-Belly Kopis — Six Configurable Options
Every Wide-Belly Kopis we forge is made to order. Use the option fields above on this product page:
Blade Length
Five blade lengths from 12 to 20 inches. Standard is 17 inches. The shorter blade lengths (12-14") give you compact bushcraft-knife scale with broad-blade chopping authority — useful for camp work, light brush clearing, and kit-load reduction. 18-20" extends into compact-sword territory.
Blade Finish
Satin is the standard finish — brushed matte working-blade aesthetic that suits the compact chopping-specialist identity. Polished mirror upgrade (+$10) for display crossover; raw forge keeps the hammered texture (-$10); blacked/coated for tactical use.
Handle Material — Four Composite Upgrades
Six handle options total, including four composite upgrades at +$10 — the widest composite handle selection in our Kopis range. Standard rosewood, alternative white-wood Sadhan, or four composite combinations including the unique Whitewood+Bone option exclusive to this Kopis.
Scabbard Leather Color
Six leather colors for the hand-stitched wooden-core scabbard. Black and brown for traditional working-blade kit; yellow, red, green, and blue for collectors who want bolder contrasting presentation.
Free Blade Engraving
Free text engraving on every Wide-Belly Kopis. Names, initials, Greek lettering (Molon Labe and similar mottos), dates, family names. The broader blade profile gives more engraving real estate than a narrow blade — particularly suited to longer mottos or full-name engraving.
Custom Logo & Photo Engraving
Upload your own image file — family crests, unit insignia, club logos, brand marks, commemorative artwork. The broader blade lets you engrave larger artwork than narrow-blade variants. Hand-applied during finishing.
Why Buyers Choose the Wide-Belly Kopis
Chopping Specialist
Broad-belly geometry concentrates mass at the cutting impact point.
Compact Format
17-inch blade, 24-inch total. Carry-friendly without sacrificing power.
Four Composite Options
Widest composite handle selection in the cluster. Bone, horn, mixed wood.
Lowest Kopis Price
Most affordable mid-size Kopis we forge at $154.99.
Standard Specifications
The standard configuration of the Wide-Belly Kopis Sword. Each spec below can be modified using the customization options on this product page.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sword Name | Wide-Belly Kopis Sword — Compact Broad-Blade Greek Kopis |
| Product Code | Kopissword0020 |
| Blade Steel | 5160 high-carbon spring steel (leaf-spring stock) |
| Standard Blade Length | 17 inches (43.18 cm) — customizable 12" to 20" |
| Standard Finish | Satin (customizable to polished mirror, raw forge, or blacked) |
| Blade Profile | Forward-curving, single-edged, broad-belly Greek Kopis |
| Tang | Full-tang, hand-riveted |
| Handle Length | 7 inches (17.78 cm) |
| Standard Handle | Rosewood (with composite bone, horn, and mixed-wood upgrades available) |
| Total Length | Approximately 24 inches (60.96 cm) at standard 17" blade |
| Weight | Approximately 900 grams (0.9 kg / 2 lbs) |
| Scabbard | Leather-wrapped wooden core, 6 color options |
| Heat Treatment | Water-tempered along the edge |
| 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 This Wide-Belly Kopis Being Forged
Watch our blacksmiths hammer-shape the broad blade profile, water-temper the edge, and finish the rosewood handle in our Nepal workshop. The wider blade requires a slightly different forging technique than standard-width Kopis variants.
Watch on YouTube See The Making PageWhat is a Wide-Belly Kopis — The Geometric Principle
A standard Greek Kopis has a moderately-curved forward-weighted blade with consistent width along most of its length. A wide-belly variant deliberately widens the blade at the forward-curved belly — sometimes called a "wide arched blade" or "broad-belly profile." This isn't a modern invention: archaeological Greek Kopis finds show significant variation in blade width across different smith traditions, and some surviving examples have notably broader bellies than others. The Wide-Belly Kopis profile we offer represents the heavier-cutting end of that historical range.
Three reasons the wide-belly geometry matters in practice:
- Mass concentration at the strike point — the broader blade puts more steel exactly where the sword strikes during a forward-curved chopping cut. That concentrated mass translates directly into cutting authority through bone, hardwood, and dense vegetation. Same principle as the Nepalese Khukuri.
- Authority without length — you get the chopping force of a longer blade in a shorter package. A 17-inch wide-belly Kopis cuts more like a 22-inch standard-width Kopis than its overall dimensions would suggest.
- Compact carry — the shorter overall length makes the sword carry like a large bushcraft blade rather than a full-size sword. Useful for buyers who want sword-grade cutting capability without sword-length carry footprint.
This is the same geometric principle behind many of the world's most effective chopping blades — the Nepalese Khukuri, the Thai daab, the Indonesian golok, the Philippine ginunting. The Wide-Belly Kopis applies that broad-belly chopping philosophy to the Greek Kopis lineage.
Wide-Belly Kopis vs Standard Kopis — Which Should You Pick?
| Buyer Need | Recommended Variant |
|---|---|
| Maximum chopping authority in compact format | This Wide-Belly Kopis ($154.99) |
| Smallest Kopis (dagger to short-sword scale) | Little Kopis ($124.99) — 10-16" |
| Standard-width compact Kopis sword | 16-Inch Compact Kopis ($164.99) — 12-20" |
| Stripped-down full-size Greek Kopis | Simple Kopis ($174.99) — 16-26" |
| Bushcraft / machete-format Greek Kopis | Custom Kopis Machete ($179.99) |
| Flagship customizable full-size Kopis | The Kopis flagship ($224.99) |
| Polished mirror display-grade Kopis | Polished Kopis ($224.99) |
| Iberian-Greek hybrid with fullered blade | Falcata-Kopis Sword ($224.99) |
| Carved horsehead pommel sword | Horsehead Kopis-Falcata ($239.99) |
| Heirloom brass-handle Kopis | Brass-Handle Kopis ($324.99) |
| Oversized 28-36" two-handed Kopis | Large Greek Kopis ($374.99) |
The Wide-Belly Kopis specifically serves buyers who want compact carry with maximum chopping authority. If you want a longer or thinner-bladed Greek Kopis, one of the other variants will serve you better. If you want raw cutting power in the smallest practical format, this is the right page.
The Composite Handle Options on the Wide-Belly Kopis
Four composite handle upgrades available at +$10 over the standard rosewood — the widest composite selection in our Kopis range. Each is structurally bonded multi-material grip work, full-tang construction maintained throughout:
- Rosewood + Bone — alternating rosewood and bone sections create a striped pattern in the grip. Bone provides slightly different texture under the hand and contrasts visually with the dark rosewood.
- Rosewood + White-wood (Sadhan) — dark/light striped composite using rosewood and our white-wood Sadhan hardwood. Two-tone wood composite for buyers who want visual contrast without using bone.
- Whitewood + Bone — bone sections combined with the lighter Sadhan white-wood for an entirely lighter-toned composite handle. Exclusive to this Wide-Belly Kopis — not offered on any other variant in our range.
- Rosewood + Horn — composite of rosewood and genuine animal horn. Horn has a slightly translucent quality and is the most period-authentic medieval grip material. Develops character with age.
The Wide-Belly Kopis and the Simple Kopis are the only two Kopis swords in our range with composite-handle options. The Simple Kopis offers three composite combinations; this Wide-Belly Kopis adds the fourth (Whitewood+Bone) as its unique handle variant.
Other Compact Kopis and Working Blades in the Range
Little Kopis — 12-Inch Smallest Kopis
The Little Kopis at $124.99 — 10-16 inch range, dagger-to-short-sword scale. Cheaper and smaller than the Wide-Belly, with standard-width blade profile rather than broad-belly chopping geometry.
View Little Kopis16-Inch Compact Greek Kopis
The standard-width compact Kopis at $164.99 — same 12-20" length range as this Wide-Belly variant, but with narrower blade profile. Pick if you want a Kopis-style sidearm sword rather than a chopping specialist.
View Compact KopisSimple Kopis Sword
The stripped-down full-size Kopis at $174.99 — 19-inch standard, 16-26" range, standard-width blade, three composite handle options. Step up if you want full-size sword reach.
View Simple KopisCustom Greek Kopis Machete
The bushcraft-positioned Kopis machete at $179.99 — 20-inch working blade, raw-forge aesthetic standard. Pick if you want a Kopis profile framed as a working machete rather than a sword.
View Kopis MacheteBrowse the complete Kopis sword collection to compare all variants side by side.
Meet the Blacksmiths Who Forge This Wide-Belly Kopis
Every Wide-Belly Kopis is hand-hammered by master blacksmiths at our Kathmandu workshop. The broader blade geometry requires more careful hammer-shaping than narrow-blade variants — the wider belly profile must be maintained without thinning the cross-section, demanding more skilled hammer work.
Watch The Making Meet the BlacksmithsFrequently Asked Questions
What is a "wide-belly" Kopis — what's different about the blade?
A standard Greek Kopis has a moderately-curved forward-weighted blade with consistent width along most of its length. A wide-belly Kopis variant deliberately widens the blade at the forward-curved belly — the cutting impact point. This concentrates more steel mass exactly where the sword strikes during chopping cuts, delivering more cutting authority than a standard-width blade of the same length. Same geometric principle as the Nepalese Khukuri, Thai daab, and Indonesian golok. The Wide-Belly Kopis represents the heavier-cutting end of the historical Greek Kopis blade-width range.
Is this Wide-Belly Kopis battle-ready or display-only?
Fully battle-ready. The blade is 5160 high-carbon leaf-spring steel, full-tang, water-tempered along the edge, and pre-sharpened — meeting our battle-ready standard. The broader blade profile is actually structurally stronger than a standard-width Kopis of the same length because the additional steel cross-section adds rigidity and impact resistance. Suitable for serious cutting practice, controlled test cutting, HEMA training, bushcraft chopping, and reenactment.
How long is the Wide-Belly Kopis and can I customize the blade length?
The standard blade is 17 inches (overall 24 inches with the 7-inch rosewood handle). Five blade lengths available via the Blade Length option on this product page: 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, or 20 inches. The 12-14 inch options give you compact bushcraft-knife scale with broad-blade chopping authority. 18-20 inch extends into compact-sword territory. For longer blades see our other Kopis variants, especially the Simple Kopis (16-26") or the Large Kopis (26-36").
How does this compare to the 16-Inch Compact Kopis?
Both have similar blade length ranges (12-20") and similar price points, but they target different buyers:
- This Wide-Belly Kopis ($154.99) — broad-belly chopping geometry, broader blade profile, four composite handle options, working-blade-focused. Pick for maximum chopping authority in compact format.
- 16-Inch Compact Kopis ($164.99) — standard-width blade profile, sidearm-scale Greek Kopis sword. Pick if you want a Kopis-style compact sword rather than a chopping specialist.
The price difference is about $10 — pick based on whether you prioritize broad-blade chopping (this Wide-Belly Kopis) or standard-width sword profile (16-Inch Compact).
How does the Wide-Belly Kopis compare to a Khukuri?
Both apply the same geometric principle — broader blade belly concentrating mass at the cutting impact point — but to different historical traditions:
- Wide-Belly Kopis — Greek Kopis blade lineage, forward-curving single-edged geometry, straight or moderately-curved spine
- Nepalese Khukuri — Nepalese/Gurkha blade lineage, more dramatic forward-bent geometry, pronounced curve with characteristic notch (cho) near the grip
The Wide-Belly Kopis is the Greek expression of the broad-belly chopping principle; the Khukuri is the Nepalese expression. Both deliver similar cutting authority. If you want the Nepalese tradition, see our complete khukuri range. If you want the Greek tradition with the same chopping philosophy, this Wide-Belly Kopis is the right pick.
How much does the Wide-Belly Kopis weigh?
Approximately 900 grams (0.9 kg / 2 lbs) at the standard 17-inch blade configuration. Notably similar weight to a 19-inch standard-width Simple Kopis — the broader blade profile adds weight that an inch or two of additional length would otherwise contribute. The mass concentrates forward at the cutting impact point, giving the sword a heavier-feeling swing than its overall dimensions suggest. Weight scales with blade length: 12" drops below 700g; 20" rises above 1.1 kg.
What are the composite handle options?
The Wide-Belly Kopis offers four composite handle upgrades at +$10 — the widest composite selection in our Kopis range:
- Rosewood + Bone — alternating rosewood and bone sections in a striped pattern
- Rosewood + White-wood Sadhan — two-tone wood composite
- Whitewood + Bone — bone with lighter Sadhan white-wood (exclusive to this Wide-Belly Kopis)
- Rosewood + Horn — composite of rosewood and genuine animal horn
The Whitewood+Bone composite is unique to this product — not offered on any other Kopis or sword in our range. The other three composites are shared with the Simple Kopis.
Can I use this Wide-Belly Kopis for bushcraft and chopping work?
Yes — the broad-belly geometry is specifically suited for chopping and cutting work. The 17-inch standard blade handles brush clearing, kindling splitting, light camp wood processing, and trail-grade chopping comfortably. The broader blade profile delivers more cutting authority per swing than a standard-width blade of the same length, so you complete chopping tasks with fewer strikes and less fatigue. At the shorter 12-14 inch configurations the sword becomes a heavy-chopping bushcraft knife scale rather than a sword scale. For dedicated machete profiles see our Custom Greek Kopis Machete or the 16-Inch Tactical Kopis Machete.
What is the scabbard made from?
The scabbard is built around a wooden core wrapped in hand-stitched leather. Sized to fit your specific chosen blade length. Six leather color options: black and brown for traditional working-blade kit; yellow, red, green, and blue for collectors wanting contrasting display presentation. The broader blade profile means the scabbard is also broader than standard Kopis scabbards — visually distinctive on the hip or display stand.
Can I get free Greek lettering or a custom logo engraved?
Yes — every Wide-Belly Kopis includes free text engraving AND a custom logo / photo upload option. 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), dates, family names, mottos
- Custom Logo & Photo Engraving — upload your own image file for family crests, unit insignia, club logos, brand marks, commemorative artwork
The broader blade profile actually gives MORE engraving real estate than narrow-blade Kopis variants — you can fit longer mottos or larger custom artwork. Particularly suited to full-name engraving or detailed crests.
What steel is the blade made from?
5160 high-carbon spring steel — leaf-spring stock, the same alloy used in heavy-duty vehicle suspension. Tough, springy, holds an edge well. Hammer-forged from a single billet (never welded or laminated), water-tempered along the edge, hand-finished. This is the SAME steel used across our entire battle-ready sword range — including the $324 brass-handle Kopis and $374 Large Kopis. The Wide-Belly Kopis uses identical steel and forging; only the proportions, blade width geometry, and price differ.
How long does it take to forge and ship?
This Kopis is forged-to-order — production typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. The wider blade profile requires slightly more careful hammer-shaping than narrow-blade variants — typically adds 1-2 days to the forging timeline. 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.
Order Your Hand-Forged Wide-Belly Kopis Sword
17-inch broad-blade Greek Kopis. 5160 spring steel. Customizable 12-20 inches. Four composite handle options. Free engraving. Lifetime warranty. Worldwide shipping. The compact chopping specialist of our Kopis range — broader blade, shorter overall length, more cutting authority per inch. Hand-forged by master blacksmiths in Nepal.
Scroll Up to Customize Browse All Kopis Swords| Specification | |
| Blade: | 17 inches Long Blade Made From Carbon steel, 5160 Leaf spring |
| Total Length: | 24 inches Long in total |
| Handle: | 7 inches Full tang Handle Made from Rosewood |
| Weight: | 800 Grams Approximately |
| Note: | Each Wide-Belly Kopis is uniquely handcrafted. Variations in blade curve, wood grain, or finish are a mark of true artisan forging and authenticity. |
