(SeaPRwire) –
By: Silas Sterling
The press release for True Swords’ expanded catalog reads like standard hobby retail PR at first pass. But tap into the HEMA and sword collector communities on Reddit or Discord, and you’ll hear a far more enthusiastic take.
True Swords leans into the Oakeshott Typology, the gold standard for medieval sword categorization created mid-20th century by historian Ewart Oakeshott. Their catalog includes all the standard patterns: cruciform swords, greatswords, hand-and-a-half blades, claymores and broadswords. They don’t stop at European weapons, either.
The shop also carries traditional Japanese swords, Renaissance rapiers, cutlasses, sabers and other military blades. They stock spears, axes and polearms too, plus fantasy swords for cosplay and anime fans. The biggest split is between battle-ready and wallhanger replicas.
Critics will argue wallhangers are just cheap decor, but True Swords fills a clear niche. Budget buyers get realistic wall art without the cost of heat-treated steel. Serious practitioners get full-tang, tempered blades built for live training. The company is based in Moultrie, Georgia, and launched their updated catalog on June 11, 2026.
You can reach them at 1-800-735-3326 or WebCS@TrueSwords.com, or visit their full catalog at trueswords.com. For any hobbyist tired of choosing between cheap junk and overpriced gear, this is a must-bookmark site.
Author bio: Silas Sterling, veteran kernel contributor and editor-in-chief of an open-source security digest, covers niche hobby and tech community trends.