This beautiful single-handed sword is a reproduction of a late medieval one-hander dated around 1310 A.D. The original was classified as a Type XVIIIa according to Oakeshott's typology and is on display at the Royal Armouries.
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This replica features a hardened spring steel blade which was tempered to a Rockwell hardness of approx. 48 HRC. It is full-tanged and riveted to the pommel. The steel cross guard has bent ends and the leather-covered wooden grip is capped with a sturdy disc-shaped steel pommel (or wheel pommel). The sword's gorgeous scabbard is crafted from vegetable tanned, dyed leather and comes complete with a carrying belt wound around it.
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The blade's blunt, 2 mm thick edges and rounded tip make this medieval sword ideal for combat reenactment, stage fighting or sparring.
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Details:
- Battle-ready Sword Category : SK-B
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- Blade material: spring steel, tempered
- Rockwell hardness: approx. 48 HRC
- Handle material: leather-covered wood
- Overall length: approx. 94 cm
- Blade length: approx. 76 cm
- Handle length: approx. 18 cm (grip approx. 11.5 cm)
- Blade width at guard: approx. 4.5 cm
- Blade width at tip: approx. 1 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm (cutting edges approx. 2 mm)
- Point of balance: approx. 12 cm from the guard
- Weight: approx. 1.15 kg (approx. 1.5 kg with sheath)
- Leather scabbard with belt