This Red Dragon Crusader Sword is based on a surviving example of a Crusader arming sword from the early part of the 13th century now on display in the Deutsches Historisches Museum in Berlin.

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The Oakeshott type I.1 pommel is cast in solid steel topped with a peen block and features a Crusader cross motif at the centre. The varnished wooden grip is engraved with a latticework pattern and features a brass ferrule at each end. Its high carbon EN42J Spring Steel blade has been forged and tempered to perform its historical counterpart. It has a core hardness of 45HRC approx. with an edge hardness of 50HRC approx.

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The 2mm edges are suitable for blade on blade work (not re-eneactment safe) but are better suited to being sharpened. A well-made wood lined leather scabbard with integrated leather belt is included.

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Total Length: 103cm

Blade Length: 83cm

Blade Width: 5cm

Blade Thickness: 0.45cm

Guard Width: 22cm

Point of Balance: 12cm

Weight: 1.4kg

Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip

Edge: Blunt

Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel