Type XII Medieval Sword

Description

Combat Ready
Type XII Medieval Sword
Hand forged by Darksword Armory
Historically accurate, Hand Forged
Combat Ready Swords and Armors
for Serious Collectors and Reenactment groups
Type XII Medieval Sword
Hand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel
Dual Tempered HRc 60 48-50 at the core
Fittings : Mild Steel
Blade Thickness: 1.34 mm
Total Length: 34.5"
Blade length: 28"
Weight: 3 lbs 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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:: Type XII Medieval Sword ::
Type XII Medieval Sword was popular between 1200 and 1350. During the era, medieval swords dedicated to cuting, as opposed to thrusting, were the norm. Strong single handed wide weapons, these battle ready swords were capable of delivery brutal blows to facing opponents. Based on a design belonging to the late 13th, century, the Type XII medieval sword is an interesting example. In essence, the battle ready sword design has become a signature type of the 13th and 14th C. While the straight guard and the Oakeshott Type XII blade is not an unlikely pairing, the fitting of a “Brazil Nut” pommel, seen mainly on medieval swords of Germanic regions of Europe, makes this weapon unique in its own right.
During the Middle Ages, a slow evolution occured in mediebal sword design. Blacksmiths  realized that the previous Roman cutting battle ready sword designs could be improved. The blades began to exhibit a taper as well as shorter fullers. These changes resulted in significant improvements. While this new designs were still dedicated to the cut, the blade's taper improved the medieval sword's balance. The shortening of the fuller also aided in maintaining the right distribution of mass needed for decisive cutting as well as effective point control during the thrust. The end result was a battle ready sword as capable in the cut as its predecessors, yet was also far superior in the thrust.
These battle ready swords are among the most common surviving specimens of all medieval weapons. As such, they are also one of the most commonly reproduced medieval swords by today's blacksmiths.
The Type XII Medieval Swords are found in numerous museum collections and specific medieval weapon catalogues.
:: 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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