The Celtic Combat Sword

This was the second Ritter Steel sword in my collection. I’m a big “function before form” guy, and this piece delivers both, and in the right order. I’ve always been impressed not only by the Ritter Steel blades, but in the super sturdy guard and hilt constructions. They look pretty, AND they can fight. The blade is a heavy one for its length and anyone on the receiving end of it is going to have an exceptionally bad day. In all honesty, I perhaps would have preferred the pommel to be a good bit larger, but that’s a quibble based on my picky preferences. After having played with it for a while, I bought at least two more (maybe three – it’s been a long time) as gifts. While I own a goodly number of swords from different makers, Ritter Steel swords are the only ones I’ve ever been comfortable giving as gifts. When you give someone a Ritter Steel sword, you’re giving them a working tool – the beauty of it is a bonus.