Product description
This beautiful spatha is a replica of an early Saxon sword found in 1961. The original, dated to the 4th-5th century, was found in the hypocaust (underfloor warm air heating system) of a Roman villa in Feltwell near Norfolk, England. Archaeologist believe the Feltwell Sword came to England with the first Anglian settlers. This beautiful reconstruction of the Saxon one-handed sword has an approx. 61 cm long blade with a wide fuller and unsharpened cutting edges. The hilt is made of smooth horn and offers you a secure and comfortable grip. Pommel and crossguard are made riveted brass plates with a wooden disc in the middle. The sword comes with a brown wood/leather scabbard with a throat and chape. For easy transportation, the scabbard is equipped with a practical metal belt loop, which is suitable for belts with a width of approx. 5 cm. This roman sword is designed as a collector's or decoration/display piece and, besides its quality as a collectible, is also perfectly suited as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume. Order now and buy yourself a piece of history!Product details
Product details:
Blade material: high carbon steel
Handle material: horn grip, guard and pommel made of riveted brass plates and wood
Overall length: approx. 75 cm
Blade length: approx. 61 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm
Hilt length: approx. 14 cm (grip approx. 10 cm)
Max. blade width: approx. 5.3 cm
Point of balance: approx. 12 cm from the guard
Incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover
Weight without scabbard: approx. 740 g
Weight with scabbard: approx. 1200 g
Cutting edges: 1-1.5mm, for decorative use only
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 2000This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
