Ewart Oakeshott, renowned English sword enthusiast, researcher, and author of several influential books on medieval swords, described King Henry V's sword as "...one of the most beautiful medieval swords to handle I have ever known. ...it is balanced like a good fishing rod."

It is a sword created to be an outstanding weapon—simple, practical, and exceptionally well made. The enormous, thick pommel appears deceptively heavy but is actually hollow. The raised rims on either side were brazed onto an inner iron disc. The recesses in the pommel were gilded with gold and highlighted with painted red crosses during the king's funeral. The sword hung above King Henry's chantry at Westminster Abbey until it was eventually stored away in an old chest. In 1951, it was rediscovered, cleaned (by Mr. Oakeshott himself), and placed alongside King Henry's helm, shield, and saddle in the Abbey museum. It had clearly seen extensive use, with the blade showing signs of repeated sharpening. The original grip no longer survives, and the current wooden grip is believed to be a later replacement. This sword is classified as a Type XVIII in Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword.

As a prince at just 16 years of age, Henry narrowly survived an arrow wound to the face. Later, as king, he led a small force of knights and archers to victory against a much larger French army at the Battle of Agincourt, one of England's greatest military achievements.

This sword from Windlass Steelcrafts is a faithful reproduction of the historic Henry V sword. Like the original, it is relatively compact and designed for quick cuts and precise thrusts. The hand-forged blade is slightly hollow ground, and the factory-sharpened edge reflects the original's battle-ready design. Carefully modeled after the surviving historical example, this King Henry V sword captures the balance and character that have made the original admired by medieval arms historians. The pommel mirrors the original with its hollow construction and gold-plated recesses, while durable red enamel crosses recreate the decorative details. Its authentic proportions and traditional craftsmanship make it a fitting centerpiece for collectors of medieval European weaponry. Includes a top-grain leather scabbard and belt.