Henry VIII sabre letter opener hilt and crossguard
Henry VIII sabre letter opener in royal armouries branded box

Henry VIII Sabre Letter Opener — Royal Armouries Collection

£35

Based on the original Henry VIIl Sabre (IX.634), which is part of the museum's collection, and dates to 1500AD, this miniature replica is produced from stainless steel and features a slightly curved grip and a 'beaked' pommel. The cross-guard exhibits a serpentine design which leads to a, 24cm long, curved blade (which is blunt for safety). The fuller of the blade is shallow and runs two-thirds of its length.

Weapons such as the original Sabre are illustrated in Flemish or South German manuscripts and the engraving on this particular blade has been compared to that visible on the armour of King Henry VIII (II.5).

Sabres are a type of backsword which have a single edged blade and usually a large guard to protect the hand. Although more commonly used in relatively modern warfare of the 19th Century, sabre-like, curved backswords date back to the early medieval period.

With the Henry VIII Sabre Letter Opener you can take home your own miniature piece of history. Complete with a Royal Armouries presentation box, this stylish mini sword is perfect for use as a letter opener or purely for decorative value, and will take pride of place in any home.

18+


This item is a replica and has blunted edges for safety. This is not a toy and it is designed for display purposes only.  
We only sell replicas of this nature to those over 18 years of age. This product will be shipped on an age check service and identification must be shown at point of delivery.

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Museum Number: IX.634

Material: Stainless Steel

Packaging: Boxed

Packaging Dimensions: Approx. 34.5 x 9 x3cm

Scabbard: No

 

Dimensions:

Total Length: 31.5cm

Cross-Guard Width: 5cm

Blade Width (Base): 1cm

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 £5.95
UK Express - 1-2 Working Days - AGE CHECK For full-size replicas (Swords, Gimli's Axe, Gandalf Staff) £14.50
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All sales of replicas and alcohol require age verification. You will be asked for proof of age at point of delivery.

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  • Collections can be made from the shop at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds during opening hours.
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  • Once you receive this notification, we will hold your order for 30 days.
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International Shipping

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25/03/2025 - We are currently unable to ship to countries within the EU or Northern Ireland until further notice. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenienced caused. Please check back for updates as we work to rectify this issue.

US Tariffs

05/04/2025 - Please note, there is now a 10% baseline tariff on imports from the UK

Please be advised that you are responsible for any import duty that may be charged on delivery of your order. If you are unsure, we advise you to check with your own customs and excise department before placing an order.

The estimated delivery time for Europe, USA and Canada is 7-10 working days and 10-14 working days for rest of the world, however this is not guaranteed. 

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