Michael "Tinker" Smith Longsword-Special

TheCastleCourt is pleased to announce that we are running a very special price on the Tinker longswords, both the blunt and the sharp. These are the swords that have been so long anticipated from CAS/Hanwei. Mr. Smith is world renown for his knowledge of the medieval sword. Following is the review of the Longsword by Sean Hayes, one of the best instructors in the world on sword technique.

"I had the opportunity to handle the prototype Tinker Pearce Line Longswords by CAS/Hanwei, and they are beautiful, well-balanced, quick-handling swords at an excellent price. The sharp and blunt versions handle almost identically in cuts, thrusts, and quick posta (guard) transitions. These promise to be the mid-priced training weapon of choice for longsword studies."

Sean Hayes, Maestro d`armi, Northwest Fencing Academy and University of Oregon

CAS Hanwei Discontinued Products

CAS Hanwei is discontinuing some of its popular items, and this will be your last chance to purchase these. TheCastleCourt still has a limited supply of these products in stock.

They are discontinuing all of their Japanese full suits of armour with the exception of the Daisy Armour. We still have the outstanding Japanese Dragon armour in stock. Once it is gone we will never see this striking armour again. If you would like to have this piece, now is the time.

Also the CAS Hanwei battle ready Roman sword or gladius is discontinued. The CastleCourt still has a limited number of these swords in stock.

Perhaps the most striking helmets ever produced by CAS Hanwei is also to be discontinued. The replica Sutton Hoo helmet will no longer be available.