William Scully Ltd. supplies military carbon steel swords to units across Canada. Our swords are the sealed patterns held at the Department of National Defence and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. We are very proud of the fact that Scully swords have been carried by Canadian Officer’s for over 140 years.
William Scully Ltd sword services include:
All swords marked William Scully Ltd. are to full D.N.D. and R.C.M.P. specification (UK/SC/6206 Issue 05, Technical Specification for Ceremonial Swords, Dirks Sgian Dubhand Scabbards: patters 25401 and 29173). All blades are hand-forged and tested to the requirements of fighting blades in the 18th and 19th centuries. Blades are flexed out of center 6". When released the blade must spring back into correct alignment before receiving the brass inset proof (star), that denotes correct tempering and balance. (William Scully Ltd. does not supply stainless steel decorative display swords, as stainless steel has a low tensile strength and fractures on impact.)
3.1.1 The blade and tang shall be manufactured in one piece from carbon steel hardened and tempered to within the rang of 400 – 500 HV.
Carbon steel blade: Carbon - 0.5% to 0.6%, Manganese - 0.6% to 0.9%, Silicon - 0.15% to 0.35%, Phosphors - maximum 0.04%, Sulphur - maximum 0.04% The grade of the blade steel is between AISI - 1050 and 1060, with increased amounts of Manganese and Silicone to enhance strength and flexibility. The blades are hardened to between 48 to 52 Rockwell, depending on the thickness, width and use of the individual blade. The hardening and tempering of the carbon steel blade is critical for strength.
All blades are forged from a single billet of carbon steel, hand ground to shape, hardened, tempered, commercially polished to a mirror finish, before they are finally acid-etched with Royal Cypher and the Canadian Shield in the Center of the Dominion Coat of Arms. All hilts are stamped, and all grips are carved wood, wrapped in sharkskin, then wired with gold or silver wire.
Stock Patterns: Royal Canadian Infantry Corps, Army Universal Sword (1897), Light Infantry Sword, Royal Canadian Artillery Sword, Royal Canadian Navy Sword, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps Sword, Cavalry Officer’s Sabre (1912), Cavalry Trooper Sabre (1908, Mark I), Royal Canadian Air Force Sword, Highland Broadsword Claymore, Drummer Sword, Bugler Sword
If you are visiting Montreal, you are welcome to visit our showroom to review the sword pattern being considered. Our sword offering is not your least expensive option, however these are the finest swords available in the world - period.
A complete line of sword belts and sword knots are also available. Discounts are available for quantity purchases. Custom swords and etching are available however minimum order quantities will apply.
A pattern specific description is available on each sword details page.
William Scully Ltd has a long-standing reputation for supplying high-quality, durable swords that are true to the original designs and specifications. The company has always placed an emphasis on attention to detail, craftsmanship, and customer service, which has helped it to establish itself as a leader in the military regalia and uniform industry.
