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# **longsword**

**Skip it**

Weak search conversion (0.5%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 25Growth 18Conversion 7Competition 94Returns 49Price range 31Avg price 69Brand share 85Review moat 89Quality gap 52

**Competition**

**Great****21%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Review moat**

**Great****223.13**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Great****50%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Avg price**

**Good****$118.78**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Returns**

**Okay****3.2%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Price range**

**Okay****$19.68–$281.52**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Market size**

**Okay****$100K**

$100K/yr · 154K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-14.0%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Conversion**

**Bad****0.5%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (21% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**34 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**66**

**Top-5 brand share**

**50%**

**Open market**

**45%**

- Fidestisan14% - EVA-FRIEREN11% - SZCO11% - Knight's Collection8% - Cold Steel6% - Heartcos5%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$2K4%$4K6%$6K8%$8K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)4 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 85 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Sharp Blade Medieval Sword Black Western Sword Manganese Steel Blade Total Length 45.66 inches for Display Gift Collection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414AVaHGWlL.jpg)**Sharp Blade Medieval Sword Black Western Sword Manganese Steel Blade Total Length 45.66 inches for Display Gift Collection**EVA-FRIEREN**$148.88**4.5★55 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYZW6B4Q) [2![41.25 One Hand Medieval Sword - Dull Blade Carbon Steel With Faux Leather Wrapped Wood Scabbard - Non-Battle Ready for Gifts Cosplay & LARP](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PiBukA9yL.jpg)**41.25 One Hand Medieval Sword - Dull Blade Carbon Steel With Faux Leather Wrapped Wood Scabbard - Non-Battle Ready for Gifts Cosplay & LARP**Knight's Collection**$68.08**4.6★116 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P86GS49) [3![SZCO 41 Handmade Rustic Medieval Broad Sword Collectible Full Tang Knight Sword for Adults with High Carbon Steel Blade & Leather Wrapped Handle for Display Reenactments & Cosplay](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ArfBRjnML.jpg)**SZCO 41 Handmade Rustic Medieval Broad Sword Collectible Full Tang Knight Sword for Adults with High Carbon Steel Blade & Leather Wrapped Handle for Display Reenactments & Cosplay**SZCO**$35.47**4.5★1,415 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2GCIZG) [4![SZCO 37 Knights Templar Sword Medieval Crusader Decorative Knight Sword with Black Leather Wrapped Handle & Matching Leather Scabbard for Adults Cosplay & Display](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Pn6hsYbZL.jpg)**SZCO 37 Knights Templar Sword Medieval Crusader Decorative Knight Sword with Black Leather Wrapped Handle & Matching Leather Scabbard for Adults Cosplay & Display**SZCO**$54.16**4.4★96 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008OHFEDE) [5![Handmade 49 Inch Crusader Double-Handed Long Sword 5160 Spring Steel Rivet Full Tang Blade Real Medieval Style Sword with Leather Sheath](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gzA3Ry5TL.jpg)**Handmade 49 Inch Crusader Double-Handed Long Sword 5160 Spring Steel Rivet Full Tang Blade Real Medieval Style Sword with Leather Sheath**Fidestisan**$250.00**4.4★31 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK6Y5P4L)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![AzureForge X04 37 inch Medieval Single-Handed Sword Knights Arming Halloween Sword Gift for Men Collectors with Black Scabbard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gNQeL8GoL.jpg)**AzureForge X04 37 inch Medieval Single-Handed Sword Knights Arming Halloween Sword Gift for Men Collectors with Black Scabbard**AzureForge**$254.01**9 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJSCXYQH) [![AzureForge X01 38 inch Medieval Single-Handed Sword Knights Arming Halloween Sword Gift for Men Collectors with Black Scabbard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31H++ngxyGL.jpg)**AzureForge X01 38 inch Medieval Single-Handed Sword Knights Arming Halloween Sword Gift for Men Collectors with Black Scabbard**AzureForge**$251.46**9 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJSG75N5) [![Sauvagine-33.3-inch Black Templar SwordMedieval Crusader Replica Suitable for Role-Playing Collecting and Display](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SG1ZcqqwL.jpg)**Sauvagine-33.3-inch Black Templar SwordMedieval Crusader Replica Suitable for Role-Playing Collecting and Display**Sauvagine**$49.98**0 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD73R6T1) [![Sauvagine-33.3-Inch Metal Templar Knight Red & Gold Sword Medieval Crusader Replica for Cosplay Collection and Display](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Q7CQjI+0L.jpg)**Sauvagine-33.3-Inch Metal Templar Knight Red & Gold Sword Medieval Crusader Replica for Cosplay Collection and Display**Sauvagine**$50.30**0 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD7BJNWV) [![Battle-Merchant Medieval One-Handed Sword Replica Carbon Steel Blade Knights Crossguard Design Ideal for Cosplay & Display (8421)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jJTKga5+L.jpg)**Battle-Merchant Medieval One-Handed Sword Replica Carbon Steel Blade Knights Crossguard Design Ideal for Cosplay & Display (8421)**Battle-Merchant**$59.50**374 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064L91PY)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Lord of Battles Medieval Double Wrap Sword Belt | 3 mm Thick Genuine Leather | Brass Buckle Knight Belt for LARP (Medium)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DGdoTVM+L.jpg)**Lord of Battles Medieval Double Wrap Sword Belt | 3 mm Thick Genuine Leather | Brass Buckle Knight Belt for LARP (Medium)**Lord of Battles**$38.83**5.0★**▲ 344%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWNKQKMV) [![AzureForge X04 37 inch Medieval Single-Handed Sword Knights Arming Halloween Sword Gift for Men Collectors with Black Scabbard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gNQeL8GoL.jpg)**AzureForge X04 37 inch Medieval Single-Handed Sword Knights Arming Halloween Sword Gift for Men Collectors with Black Scabbard**AzureForge**$254.01**5.0★**▲ 339%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJSCXYQH) [![47 Templar Knight Sword All Metal with Display Plaque Medieval-Style Western Stainless Steel Crusader Replica Sword for Wall Decoration Collecting Display Gifting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41W9LD+Qp4L.jpg)**47 Templar Knight Sword All Metal with Display Plaque Medieval-Style Western Stainless Steel Crusader Replica Sword for Wall Decoration Collecting Display Gifting**Cybeplay**$98.98**0.0★**▲ 336%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSG7HC8P) [![AzureForge X01 38 inch Medieval Single-Handed Sword Knights Arming Halloween Sword Gift for Men Collectors with Black Scabbard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31H++ngxyGL.jpg)**AzureForge X01 38 inch Medieval Single-Handed Sword Knights Arming Halloween Sword Gift for Men Collectors with Black Scabbard**AzureForge**$251.46**5.0★**▲ 320%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJSG75N5) [![Type XVIIIb Medieval Nordic Longsword 49 Inch Hand and Half Sword Spring Steel Tempered Full Tang with Black Leather Scabbard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nnsxXI2-L.jpg)**Type XVIIIb Medieval Nordic Longsword 49 Inch Hand and Half Sword Spring Steel Tempered Full Tang with Black Leather Scabbard**Fidestisan**$236.88**5.0★**▲ 267%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6TMFQ9T)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -14.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

4K3KSpike '24Spike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Oct, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**25%

*“Amazing quality, easy to assemble”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“Great value for the price”*

**Sharpness**8%

*“The blade is really sharp”*

**Design-Overall**5%

*“Its beautifully crafted”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“the size and fit with my costume is fine”*

**Balance/Stability**3%

*“The balance is excellent”*

**Weight Light**3%

*“Surprisingly light and well balanced for the size”*

**Grip**3%

*“The grip is comfortable”*

**Durability**3%

*“durable”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“VERY GOOD SOLID PRODUCT I'M VERY HAPPY”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**9%

*“broke immediately”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Not the Quality I Expected”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“Bad fitting”*

**Sharpness**5%

*“Not fully sharp”*

**Weight Heavy**5%

*“The blade heavy”*

**Strength**3%

*“I was able to break it just by pulling it with my hands”*

**Grip**3%

*“Grip is massively thick”*

**Balance/Stability**2%

*“The balance is terrible”*

**Mounting**2%

*“Be aware that the hook screws that cover with the wall mount are NOT right for the job”*

**Handle Quality**2%

*“Broken handle”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**23%

**Weight Heavy**14%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

**Defective Material/Parts**7%

**Material Quality**6%

**Value For Money**5%

**Quality-Overall**5%

**Sharpness**5%

**Handle Quality**4%

**Strength**3%