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The Sidesword for Historical European Martial Arts
MALLEUS MARTIALIS SWORDS FIRENZE
Italian Martial Elegance since 2014
10 YEARS OF MALLEUS SWORDS
THE SECRET OF STEEL IS IDEAS
About Our Online Sword Shop
THE STORY BEHIND BRINGING ITALIAN SWORDS TO THE WORLD
We proudly ship our swords to over 80 countries, serving a diverse community of historical fencers, collectors, HEMA instructors, athletes, actors, and performers who share our passion for history and craftsmanship.
Malleus Martialis, swordsmiths based in Florence, Italy, revive the ancient “Art of Spadai” through the fusion of craftsmanship and design.
Studying and drawing inspiration from historical artifacts, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, and ancient European swordsmanship treatises, we aim to reimagine the sword as a functional and aesthetic object, giving it a renewed purpose and significance in the modern era.
When we started in 2014, we knew nothing about business—just courage, grit, and a passion for what we do. Every setback taught us to learn, adapt, and keep going. We never settled.
Malleus Martialis was born in Florence, sparked by the determination of Rodolfo Tanara, who set up our first workshop in just 23 square meters in the historic district of Santo Spirito. At the time, he made a two-hour trip to the countryside of Umbria every weekend—the only way to carry out the forging process.
By 2015, we had moved to a new workshop in the Chiantishire, just outside Florence. There, we gained an unexpected team member—Commander Sampo, a fluffy and talkative alley cat. That same year, we attended the exhibition “The Sword: Thought and Form” held by the Klingenmuseum in Solingen, Germany.
Among the inspiring people we met was Peter Johnsson, whose words, “feed the spark,” written as a dedication in the exhibition catalog ignited a whole new chapter for us. There, we realized the sport sword could be reinterpreted in ways never explored by other makers.
In 2018, Eleonora Rebecchi officially joined Malleus Martialis as a designer. With her background in art, graphics, and photography, she brought a fresh perspective to sword-making, further shaping the identity and vision of Malleus Martialis.
THE NERDS BEHIND THE SWORDS
MEET THE MALLEUS TEAM
Get to know our stories.
Rodolfo Tanara
CEO / Founder / King of Swords
Rodolfo bravely pursued his dream of making swords for a living. A former medical student, he chose a life thrusting people over healing them. Long-time role-player, reenactor, archer, and fencer, he lives by the sword, including teaching HEMA at the club he founded, Scherma Storica Firenze ASD.
Eleonora Rebecchi
Creative Director / Designer
Eleonora leads the creative vision and marketing while working closely with the team. She designs the swords, driven by her academic attitude. A Visual Arts graduate cum laude and former multi-genre singer, she’s a Disney fan, a role-player and founder of Living History nonprofit Gonfalone del Drago.
Simone Turco
Senior Apprentice / Production Technician
Simone earned a degree in Oriental languages before pursuing hands-on work. He specialized heterogeneously in the working process, also studying at prestigious Tuscan institutions. A generous soul with a touch of dark humor, in his free time he’s a role-player, reenactor and satirical writer.
Fabio Pistolesi
Senior Apprentice / Swordmaker
Fabio lived in Japan before joining us to master sword-making. Gifted character designer, role-player, and historical fencer, he blends creativity with dedication and a lovely sharp humor. With his calm, zen attitude and adventurer’s heart, Fabio is perfecting his craft, shining in blade and guard making.
Sergio Grillo
Customer Hero / E-commerce Specialist
Sergio joined the team bringing a breath of fresh air—both to the smithy and to Eleonora, who now has a mighty sidekick! A sword enthusiast with a Master’s in Creative Industries Management from Berlin, he loves HEMA and proudly embraces his nerd side as both a player and DM.
Emanuele Parisi
Apprentice / Swordmaker
Emanuele, the youngest at Malleus Martialis, trained in jewelry at a prestigious Florentine institution. Reenactor, stage fighter and LARPer, he’s now an apprentice swordsmith. With boundless enthusiasm, he brings love—and a bit of madness—to every task, like singing while packing swords!
WHY CHOOSE US?
Because, beyond crafting exceptional swords, we are guided by four core virtues—an inspiration drawn from the teachings of Fiore dei Liberi.
PRUDENCE
PRUDENTIA
Prudence reflects our meticulous research and planning—designing swords studying historical sources, carefully engaging with feedbacks and planning our future to grow while staying true to ourselves.
COURAGE
AUDATIA
Our boldness lies in the very nature of our core business: reviving swordmaking, innovating historical swords, and expanding globally, while embracing creative risks to push our craft further.
SWIFTNESS
CELERITAS
Swiftness stays in our adaptability—responding quickly to customers needs, ensuring timely communication and production and keeping up with the market by shining through our style.
RESILIENCE
FORTITUDO
Fortitude is a constant of our journey—overcoming setbacks, growing from failures, and daily striving to refine our craftsmanship. It’s the grit and dedication that keep Malleus Martialis thriving.