Tinker Pearce Swords from Medieval Collectables

Michael “Tinker” Pearce is one of the pre-eminent makers of custom medieval-style swords, with a large international following in the collector and Western Martial Arts communities. His swords have a long-standing reputation for durability and performance. He has studied swords for over thirty years and was one of the first makers to study the structural and engineering aspects of antique swords. Tinker has introduced many of the concepts of modern sword design such as authentic weight, balance and dynamic characteristics that have become standards in the industry. His articles have been featured in Blade Magazine and many of his works on the physical characteristics of swords have been published. He is also the author of The Medieval Sword in the Modern World”, a book about modern reproduction swords and their characteristics. Tinker was an SCA heavy fighter for many years and practiced period rapier-fencing with the Academy Della Spada in Seattle, WA.. He is a self-defense instructor and currently teaches Medieval European martial arts. He is also a trained fight-choreographer. His research and broadbased training has engendered a good understanding of how swords were used by the generations that fought for their lives with them and also the needs of modern re-enactors and martial artists. He is an Honorary Educational Advisor for Sword Forum International.

Blunt Tinker Norman Sword Item # SH2427 The Tinker Norman sword pair, with their distinctive cruciform guards and brazil-nut pommels, are similar in weight and static balance and offer virtually identical handling characteristics. Price:  $255.20	Sharp Tinker Norman Sword Item # SH2426 The Tinker Norman sword pair, with their distinctive cruciform guards and brazil-nut pommels, are similar in weight and static balance and offer virtually identical handling characteristics. Price:  $324.48
Tinker Great Sword of War Item # SH2424 The Tinker Great Sword of War is designed and crafted purely as a cutting sword and, weighing in at a little less than four pounds, it is built to excel on heavy targets. The 11 inch grip provides excellent leverage and static and dynamic balance. Price:  $363.84	Tinker Pearce Blunt 9th Century Viking Sword Item # SH2409 While not a direct copy of any particular sword, the Viking sword design was inspired by historical examples from the 9th Century, most notably finds from the area around Trondheim, Norway, where the circular indentation hilt decoration was popular. Price:  $263.20
Tinker Pearce Blunt Bastard Sword Item # SH2401 Like the longswords, these Bastard swords are based on the Oakeshott Type XVIIIA and are designed so that both the sharp and blunt versions will perform identically in the hand, offering the possiblity of sparring and cutting with swords. Price:  $255.20	Tinker Pearce Blunt Early Medieval Single Hand Sword Item # SH2405 The early Medieval swords are single-hand Oakeshott Type XII pieces. The blunt uses a broad, flat fuller to move mass towards the edges for safety while retaining a very lively feel. The cruciform hilt is attractive and functional. Price:  $247.20
Tinker Pearce Blunt Longsword Item # SH2395 The Blunt Trainer longsword features nearly identical handling of its sharp companion, but with thick edges (2mm) and a rounded tip for safe sparring practice. Tinker Pearce has developed matching longswords to satisfy the need of every sword enthusiast. Price:  $335.04	Tinker Pearce Sharpened 9th Century Viking Sword Item # SH2408 While not a direct copy of any particular sword, the Viking sword design was inspired by historical examples from the 9th Century, most notably finds from the area around Trondheim, Norway, where the circular indentation hilt decoration was popular. Price:  $335.04
Tinker Pearce Sharpened Bastard Sword Item # SH2400 Like the longswords, these Bastard swords are based on the Oakeshott Type XVIIIA and are designed so that both the sharp and blunt versions will perform identically in the hand, offering the possiblity of sparring and cutting with swords. Price:  $335.04	Tinker Pearce Sharpened Bastard Sword With Fuller Item # SH2411 Like the longswords, these Bastard swords are based on the Oakeshott Type XVIIIA and are designed so that both the sharp and blunt versions will perform identically in the hand, offering the possiblity of sparring and cutting with swords. Price:  $335.04
Tinker Pearce Sharpened Early Medieval Single Hand Sword Item # SH2404 The early Medieval swords are single-hand Oakeshott Type XII pieces. The sharp is fullered for about two thirds of its length, with a flattened diamond section out towards the tip. Price:  $324.48	Tinker Pearce Sharpened Longsword Item # SH2394 Tinker Pearce has developed these matching longswords to satisfy the need of every Western Martial Arts practitioner and sword enthusiast, to have a matching set of sharp and blunt swords for cutting and safe training practice. Price:  $373.44