About Us
The story of Swords of Northshire begins in 2014 with a young sword enthusiast, Bryce Ronquille, deep in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. A lifelong fan of video games and historical weaponry, Bryce recognized an opportunity—while Japanese katanas are world-famous, few people knew that Longquan, China, has been making masterful blades for just as long.
Determined to bring authentic, battle-ready swords to a global audience, Bryce built Swords of Northshire with one simple mission:
👉 Deliver high-quality, customizable swords with unmatched customer service.
A Cut Above the Rest
The online sword market is notorious for scams, misleading marketing, and cheap stainless steel knockoffs. We refused to follow that path. Instead, we worked to personally identify the best individual bladesmiths in Longquan, partnering only with those who uphold true craftsmanship and traditional metallurgy.
Unlike mass-produced display pieces, almost all of our swords are made-to-order—hand-forged by experienced artisans using time-honored techniques. Whether you're looking for a functional samurai katana, a Chinese Dao, or a custom-forged blade, every sword we sell is built for authenticity, balance, and cutting performance.
Why Are Longquan Swords So Special?
🔹 A Town Built for Swordsmithing – Longquan is surrounded by rich iron ore, cold mountain springs, and fine polishing stones—everything needed to make a perfect blade.
🔹 A History of Legendary Swords – The first Longquan sword was forged in ancient China (over 2,600 years ago) by a master swordsmith named Ou Yezi. Since then, Longquan has been known as "The First Sword" (第一把剑) and has supplied warriors, generals, and martial artists for centuries.
🔹 Craftsmanship That Stands the Test of Time – The same techniques used in ancient times—folded steel, clay tempering, and hand-polishing—are still used today. The art of Longquan sword-making is now recognized as a national cultural heritage of China.
Meet the Team
- Shane – President, ensuring every sword meets our high standards
- Dillon – Customer Service, killing 'em with kindness
- Nga – Operations, keeping things running smoothly
- Bryce – The Founder, whose vision started it all
Why Choose Swords of Northshire?
- ✅ Authenticity – Every sword is hand-forged by skilled bladesmiths, NOT mass-produced
- ✅ Customization – You design it, our expert smiths craft it
- ✅ US-Based Customer Support – No runarounds, just real, honest service
- ✅ Honesty & Transparency – No gimmicks, no cheap knockoffs—just quality swords
Got Questions? Need a Custom Sword? Contact Us!
📞 Phone: 1-844-644-6686
📧 Email: sales@swordsofnorthshire.com
📩 Facebook: fb.com/swordsofnorthshire
📸 Instagram: @swordsofnorthshire
