Product description
From 1300 onwards the shape and strength of the sword changed rapidly because the growing use of armour and a shield was unnecessary. The grip and the blade became longer so that it could be used two-handed now that a shield was not longer necessary. The large swords were longswords that could be used with one or two hands. They were the predecessors of the later and even larger two-handed swords. Large swords were only used by infantrymen. The shape of the blade was first wide and flat, later on slimmer and more pointed and also the later point was thinner to better pierce the armour.
Product details
Product details:
Length: 112cm
Blade Length: 85.8cm
Grip Length: 28.8cm
Weight: 1.55kg
Blade width at Guard: 5.8cm
Point of Balance: 9.7cm (from the Guard)
Blade Node, or Sweet Spot (CoP): 31.4cm (from the Tip)
Steel type: EN45 spring steel, hardness 48 HRC;
Edge: Semi-sharp;
Tang construction: Full tang construction;
Pommel: Screwed;
Grip wrapping: Wood, Leather;
Based on a historic original: Yes;
Transport weight (in gram): 3000This item cannot be shipped to countries outside the EU due to its length.
