Lawrance Ordnance
802 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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Windlass British Military Swords
Windlass Steelcraft's relationship with the British Ministry of Defence first began in 1943 when their first facilities were opened to manufacture kukri knives for the British army. This relationship continues to this day and Windlass are now the only approved manufacturer of kukris for the British military.
Windlass are an approved manufacturer of edged weapons for various military branches and schools worldwide. Their ISO certified factory is regularly inspected by independent authorities. State-of-the-art processes, the finest materials and skilled craftsmen ensure that every sword is manufactured to exacting government specifications. Windlass has been approved by the both the US Department of Defense and British Ministry of Defence for the supply of swords and they are the official contractor for the supply of swords to the US Marines.
All of Windlass' British military officer's swords are made to current British MOD specifications. The blades are made from a highly polished stainless steel and are acid etched according to regulations. Grips are of hardwood, covered with fish skin and bound with twisted wire. The steel guards are intricately formed and either gold or nickel plated. And scabbards are made of either steel or leather covered wood according to the correct pattern.
British Military Officer's Swords
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British Officer's Sword Knots
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