All of our theatrical swords are specifically designed for stage combat use. By that design they are built to be durable, properly balanced, and completely safe. Every detail is free of sharp edges, corners, or points. With proper use, our products can be used confidently for years.
Short answer is no. All of our theatrical blades are designed and built specifically for stage use. We take great care that all of our products are safe for that use and free from any sharp edges or points. We do not currently have any plans to offer sharp blades as an option.
Our products do not come with a sheath or scabbard. Currently we do not offer sheaths, scabbards, or sword belts as a part of our product line. If you are interested in procuring one of these to accompany your Rogue Steel theatrical weapon, we heartily recommend J2 Leatherworks. They are excellent leather crafts people and make their products to our blade dimensions. You can visit their website or reach out directly at j2leatherwork@yahoo.com for prices and information.
The best way to prevent our theatrical weapons from rusting is to keep them clean and apply a light coating of oil to all steel surfaces after each use. Learn more at our Maintenance page.
The easiest way to remove burrs from the edge of our theatrical blades is with a flat file using a technique called 'draw filing'. Learn more on our Maintenance page.
An epee is a standard modern sport fencing blade with a triangle cross section and a deep v-shaped fuller on the underside. A musketeer blade is very similar, but is stronger and less flexible since it has a much more shallow fuller and thus more metal down the spine of the blade. For more details please refer to our Terminology page.
Musketeer blades have a triangular cross section with a wide fuller on the underside. Rogue Steel schlager blades have a diamond shaped cross section and are slightly heavier. Both are strong suitable options for rapier technique. For more details please refer to our Terminology page.
Unfortunately, no. We do not have a store front, and rarely have stock on hand. Any items we may have in-stock will be available on our site under the In-Stock page. If you need to arrange for an in-person pick up or drop off, it must be done by appointment only. Please contact us for details.
Absolutely! All of our products come with a full guarantee against any and all manufacturing defects. Hilts (guard, grip, and pommel) are guaranteed for LIFE. Blades are guaranteed for 1 year starting on the date of delivery. If you have a warranty question/concern please contact us.
Damage from improper use/abuse as well as natural wear and tear is not covered under warranty.
While build times do vary a bit, it does take us on average about 10-12 weeks from the time an order is placed on the build schedule until it can be completed. The vast majority of our product line is hand built from start to finish. That process naturally takes more time, but allows us to give our customers a wider range of products and customization as a standard. Even though we have a small team (just five people), our build time is actually one of the shorter and most reliable in this industry. We take pride in being one of the only producers of theatrical weapons available to the public that can reliably fulfill any size order within a reasonable time frame.
If you have any specific deadlines, please let us know! We are happy to make accommodations when possible. Though, please note that all expedited orders will incur an associated rush fee.
Yes. Even though our build schedule is between 10 - 12 weeks, we always strive to meet our customers deadlines when we can. If you need your order in 4 - 6 weeks there is a 10% rush fee. For 2 - 4 weeks the rush fee is 15%, and for under 2 weeks the rush fee is 20%.
Beyond that we can also provide cost estimates for expedited shipping as well if necessary, just let us know. If you need to have an order expedited, indicate your deadline in the 'SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELLER' field at checkout. We can then send you an invoice for the appropriate rush fee separately.
Yes! Orders outside the US can be made through our site as normal. If you have any questions or concerns about shipping, we recommend you contact us in advance with your order information. We can accommodate some specific shipping methods upon request or help determine the best options based upon your location.
Absolutely! We offer digital gift certificates in a broad range of value. Multiple gift cards can be purchased to reach a specific value. Multiple cards can be redeemed on a single order. Gift Cards are not subject to any taxes or fees and never expire. They will be delivered to the purchaser by email with instructions for use. You can find them for sale in our store.
Yes! We work with purchase orders on a frequent basis and we've tried to streamline your experience to be as simple as possible.
All you have to do is shop on our site normally and submit an order using the Purchase Order payment gateway at checkout. You will then receive your order details by email to submit for a PO number. Once the PO number is generated either reply to your order confirmation email with the details or reach out to us at neil@roguesteel.com. Your order will then be placed on our build schedule.
If you need an estimate to submit for your PO or have custom requests for your order, please reach out to us at neil@roguesteel.com. We will be happy to work with you to create a customized official quote.
Yes! Currently any customer outside the state of Illinois does not get charged sales tax by default. If you are located in Illinois, please contact us either through the site or at neil@roguesteel.com with a copy of your tax exempt form. We'll be happy to create a custom order invoice for you!
