15th Century Hand and a Half sword

Description

Combat Ready
15th Century Hand and a Half sword
Hand forged by Darksword Armory
Historically accurate, Hand Forged
Combat Ready Swords and Armors
for Serious Collectors and Reenactment groups
15th Century Hand and a Half sword
5160 High Carbon Steel
Dual Tempered HRc 60 48-50 at the core
Fittings : Mild Steel
Blade Thickness: 1.34 mm
Total Length: 45"
Blade Length : 34"
Blade width : 2″
POB:4"
Weight: 3lbs 1 oz.
the scabbard on the photo is not included by default. A plain one is given with the sword.
If you want the upgraded scabbard and your sword sharp, please ask for an offer.
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:: 15th Century Hand and a Half sword ::
Bastard medieval swords, also known as hand-and-a-half swords, are surprisingly diverse weapons. When wielded one-handed, they can be paired with a shield for extra defense. When wielded two-handed, they become brutally effective slashing or chopping weapons. It was this diversity that historically made them favorites of many swordsmen, and still attract collectors to them today.
The handle is long enough for use with two hands, but the balance is such that with enough arm strength it can be wielded with one hand at need. A long, wide blade suitable for heavy slashes also tapers to a fine point useful for getting through the chinks in an opponent’s armour, especially when one hand grips the blade at the halfway point (a technique known as “half-sword”). The graceful, curved guard and scentstopper pommel complement this attractive and practical fighter’s sword – a classic design for modern collectors.
The 15th Century Bastard sword is a fine addition for sword collectors in general, collectors of hand-and-a-half swords in particular, or for modern students of the Renaissance sword arts for use in their training.
:: Performance videos can be seen below ::
The following resistance tests were performed by
The Sword Buyer's Guide
, an independent Australian based company, whose sole purpose is to test combat ready swords from various sword makers in order to allow collectors, as yourself, make appropriate choices when purchasing their weapon.
Destructive resistance videos, created by
The Sword Buyer's Guide
, are below.
These tests place tremendous tress on the swords in order to test their resistance beyond "normal" combat use.
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International shipping is 180$.
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