stage weapons for Sale

Welcome to the remaining Weapons of Choice sales inventory: refurbished stage swords, selected newly manufactured models, one-of-a-kind closeout pieces, and miscellaneous stage items. Availability varies; some models can still be built, while others are available only until existing stock is sold. Prices on discontinued inventory decrease weekly until each item is sold.

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Refurbished Épée-Bladed Swords
Previously rented swords, fitted with new blades.

Newly Manufactured Stage Swords
Basic Sword, Captain Morgan, and Cap’n Stubby.

Poniards & Replacement Blades
Navarre parrying poniards and replacement épée and poniard blades.

Schläger-Bladed Swords
Unique closeout swords with heavier blades.

Stage-Safe Firearm
Our last blank-firing starter pistol.

Miscellaneous Stage Items
Remaining slings, belts, and other items.

Refurbished Épée-Bladed Swords

These swords come from the Weapons of Choice rental inventory, where they have served theatres for many years. Each shows the wear and character of its theatrical history but will be fitted with a brand-new épée or demi-épée blade before sale.

A note about the photographs: Except where specifically identified as photographs of the actual sword for sale, the pictures show our originally manufactured models with polished fittings, carefully shaped wooden grips, and sometimes decorative spherical pommels. Refurbished rental swords may have simpler grips or hexagonal pommels, and their fittings may show wear. The photographs illustrate the design, not necessarily the condition or exact configuration of the sword you will receive.

Quantities are limited and availability varies by model. New manufacture continues only for the specific models identified in the next section.

215 — CAPODIMONTE – épée-bladed; used hilt, new blade

Last one left — $194

Once part of the Weapons of Choice rental arsenal, this veteran stage rapier earned its time under the stage lights. Now restored with a brand-new épée blade.

Steel guard and pommel, wooden handle. Hexagonal pommel, weighs 20 ounces, and is 43″ overall.

230-S — GOSSAMER SWEPT HILT

Designed for us by Swordcrafters of San Diego. Its graceful curves give it both elegance and strength.

for sale : limited availability from rental stock
epee or demi-epee blade $304

232-S — STANDARD SWEPT HILT

Classic design. Used throughout Europe not only as a civilian rapier guard but also by soldiers in the field on their single-hand broadswords. The complex steel design was meant to trap an opponent’s blade.

for sale : limited availability from rental stock
– epee or demi-epee blade $312

234-S — SCARAMOUCH

This transitional rapier features a full steel guard and knuckle bow, designed to cover a broad historical sweep — from the birth of the full rapier circa 1620 through the end of the civilian dueling sword circa 1850. A versatile and visually adaptable piece, it serves equally well for period drama, classical theatre, and general stage dueling use.

sales – epee or demi-epee – $211

148-S — NAVARRE SWORD

For sale: Limited availability from rental stock; new blade fitted before sale.

Excellent simple sword, especially when the look needs to be more warrior than duelist. No knuckle protection, and the specific profile of the guard may be slightly different than as shown.

Refurbished sword — new épée blade – $158  

Newly Manufactured Stage Swords

Unlike the refurbished swords above, the following three practical models can still be manufactured from new components. Made to order, with availability and quantities subject to confirmation.

102-S — BASIC SWORD

This is the common “foil” used for modern fencing. But we all know that foil blades are far too “whippy”, which makes them unsafe for stage combat. That’s why these are fitted with epee blades, the industry standard for theatrical combat. This is a great inexpensive way to cover a large stage combat class, so fill up your props cabinet! No frills but fully fight worthy. Wood handle, hexagonal steel pommel and 4″ aluminum guard.
for sale (new) only : Made to order — availability subject to confirmation

epee or demi-epee blade sales (new) – $69

502-S — CAPTAIN MORGAN

— Made to order · availability subject to confirmation —

Believe it or not, this is similar to what the Olympians use to compete in the sabre division. It’s come a long way from the cavalry sabre, and is several pounds lighter. This guard shape has been the most popular sword we carry, providing excellent hand protection and fits a wide time period. When fitted with an epee blade this is what Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone used in The Mark of Zorro.
for sale (new) only : Made to order — availability subject to confirmation

epee or demi-epee blade sales (new) – $87

503-S — CAP’N STUBBY – By the way, I also have this sword set up with a six inch blade stub, ready for use in shows such as The Play That Goes Wrong. Same prices as above, since I had to sacrifice a perfectly good epee blade! sales – $87

Poniards & Replacement Blades

The Navarre parrying poniard can still be assembled using our limited stock of guards. Replacement épée, demi-épée, and poniard blades remain available; blade shortening continues in our workshop. Availability of finished pieces is subject to remaining components.

348-D — NAVARRE PONIARD

This late Renaissance parrying dagger is a purpose-built companion piece for rapier work. It is not a medieval belt knife. At 18 inches overall, with a full 12-inch poniard blade, it carries the presence and authority of a true fencing companion — designed for the duel, the salle, and the stage.

While slender poniard blades first gained prominence as armor-piercing weapons in earlier centuries, by the 16th and early 17th centuries this form had become an active partner in civilian rapier combat. In rapier and dagger fencing, the left-hand blade was used to parry, bind, control, and counter — a defensive instrument that could instantly become offensive.

A sleek 7-inch steel crossguard provides serious hand protection for close engagement. The 3½-inch wooden grip offers secure handling without excess bulk, and the steel ball pommel gives proper balance and historical character to the piece. The entire dagger weighs only 14 ounces.

For sale (new; limited quantity):
poniard dagger – $158

Replacement Blades

T25 — Full Épée / T24 — Demi-Épée

to buy either full epee (T25) or demi-epee (T24) – $26

Epee – the traditional standard for stage combat. Pronounced “eh-pay”, the triangular cross section and thin groove allows for stiffness, flexibility, and quick response. [Always use correct SAFD technique.] L= 35″; 6 oz. , ⅝” at the base

Demi-epee – I’ve taken the epee and reduced the size to more closely match the true smallsword blade. Excellent choice for theatres with limited space. L= 28″; 5 oz

T03 – Replacement Dagger Blade

to buy : poniard – $26

Poniard – We simply take a standard epee blade (T25) and cut the length down to dueling dagger length. Light and thin blade makes a perfect match against the common epee or foil bladed rapiers found in most props cabinets. L= 12″ ; W= ⅝”; 4 oz

Schläger-Bladed Swords

One-of-a-kind closeout pieces from the Weapons of Choice workshop. Each listing represents an individual sword, photographed as offered. Once sold, it cannot be duplicated from the remaining inventory.

A variety of hilts fitted with heavier, stouter blades for a more robust style of stage combat. These are very different from the épée-bladed swords above. All blades are new and blunt, and all hilts are theatrical. There is exactly one of each sword shown. Multiple quantities cannot be ordered.

A variety of hilts fitted with heavier, stouter blades for a more robust style of stage combat. These are very different from the above epee bladed swords. All blades are new and blunt and all hilts theatrical, and each listing represents a single individual weapon—once sold, it cannot be duplicated.

(Blade shortening is available at no charge, and I strongly recommend it. While 40″ blades were historically common in Shakespeare’s era, they are too tip-heavy for modern stage combat, and that slows down your fight.)
A 33″ blade length aligns far better with contemporary SAFD technique.

413 – Veneto, 40″ blade (47″ overall) – $205

Original price – $411

INSANE DEAL of the WEEK

407 – Standard Swept, 30″ blade (38″ overall) – $155

Original price – $442

409 – Captain Morgan, steel handguard, 30″ blade (38″ overall) – $174

Original price – $399

406 – Captain Morgan, aluminum handguard, 30″ blade (38″ overall) – $144

Original price – $399

Stage-Safe Firearm

Before you continue, I want to emphasize the cardinal rule of theatre: Don’t allow a real firearm into the building.  EVER. 

That includes a “borrowed” revolver from someone’s cousin, even if it is intended only as a visual prop. Blank ammunition and firearm props demand strict professional handling and safety procedures. A blank-firing starter pistol is not the same as a conventional firearm, but it is not risk-free. For more information, see this YouTube video.

The remaining item is a purpose-built starter pistol dressed as a revolver. It is not designed to chamber conventional firearm ammunition. All blank-firing devices must be treated as potentially hazardous and handled under appropriate theatrical safety procedures.

G36 – SHORT BARREL REVOLVER

Just a good generic blank-firing handgun.
This is a used, stage-safe, .22 caliber double-action NEF starter pistol. It is dressed with a false barrel and a black resin grip. There is no muzzle discharge, and it cannot hold real or dummy rounds. Last one left.
Hammer to barrel tip = 6″. Diagonal measurement (barrel tip to end of grip) = 9″. Weighs 1 lb, 9 oz.

            sales only $164

Miscellaneous Stage Items

—whatever I find hidden in storage ends up here. Remaining stock only, available until sold out.

Z50 – Czech Vz.58 RIFLE SLINGS – batch order

Durable, adjustable webbing slings suitable for stage, film, reenactment, or display use. Each sling is genuine military surplus, originally issued with Czech Vz.58 rifles. They are not reproductions, and retain authentic field wear. These standard web slings are adjustable and can be adapted for many rifles or general prop use.
Selling elsewhere for $14 for each sling!
Two lots left of 15 slings each. No substitutions – no sorting.

     to buy – $2.89 per batch of 15 slings

• Material: Heavy cotton webbing with leather reinforcement tab and steel buckle
• Color mix: Khaki, brown, and green (tones vary per sling)
• Condition: Mixed Good to Fair — fully usable but show service wear: light fraying, fading, small stains, or hand-written initials/letters from prior users
• Overall length: Approximately 45–49 inches (fully extended)
• Webbing width: About 1 inch
• Leather tab length: About 2¾ inches
• And yes – that’s only $0.19 per sling!

Z72 – DISTRESSED LEATHER BELTS

Authentic leather belts in a wide range of colors, lengths, widths, and thicknesses. These are rustic, character-rich pieces—the final selection from our rental stock—ideal for period productions. Most were crafted in-house by Weapons of Choice; others came to us through the natural exchange of the theatre world (a belt of ours misplaced, one of theirs returned in its stead).

 These are only $7 each

Please note: listed lengths are measured from the buckle to the last adjustment hole, not the actor’s waist size. FYI: In many historical periods, belts were intentionally worn long, with the excess length passed behind the belt and allowed to hang vertically below the waist.