Description
“Are we knights?” “Do you want to be?”
Remember the moment from National Treasure where young Benjamin Gates discovers his grandfather’s Knights Templar sword hidden away in the attic. After the Civil War, many swordsmiths and uniform makers turned to new markets, while veterans, yearning to preserve the brotherhood and honor they’d known in service, embraced the fraternal sword as a symbol of their ongoing bond. From the 1860s onward, these swords came to represent a modern form of knighthood, carrying ideals of loyalty, courage, and chivalry throughout the United States.
This Masonic Knights Templar sword is a faithful reproduction based on historical specimens. The fittings are cast from solid metal and plated with 24-karat gold, featuring red enamel inlays that bring out the symbolic details. At the pommel sits a knight’s helmet, while the cross guard displays the Maltese cross beside the Cross of Life,a cross topped with a crown,both symbols deeply tied to Knights Templar tradition. The blade and scabbard are forged from polished stainless steel and bear fine gold etchings, including images of Emperor Constantine and other motifs significant to the order’s history. The grip, made from white ABS, is decorated with traditional black scrimshaw patterns, echoing the style of fraternal swords from bygone days. These swords stand as physical reminders of the rituals and values that knighthood and fraternity uphold.
Crafted by skilled smiths dedicated to preserving historical designs.
Fun fact: The Knights Templar Masonic Sword often combines medieval crusader symbols with Masonic emblems, a blending that reflects centuries of tradition and the enduring fascination these orders inspire.
