Product description
The historic original of this one and a half handy sword is dated between the middle and the end of the 14th century. It was found in the Bodenmeer, at the Drielandenpunt between Austria, Germany and Switzerland, and can be seen in the Royal Weapon Collection (object number IX.1106). Ridderzaards such as this were used throughout Europe in the second half of the 14th century. They were used in battles such as Sempach in 1386.
This bastard sword has a stiff, tapered, double -edged blade with a sharp point and a one and a half -handed hilt that can be used with one or two hands. The blade has a simple, flattened, diamond -shaped cross -section, while the imposing, large wheelbommel has a complex and subtle design. This type of sword was probably used by armored men and knights, usually with one hand on horseback or with two hands on foot. This sword seems to be fully specialized in fighting in armor and half-hiping (holding the blade with one hand) because of the striking stiffness and mass of the blade. The cuttinggeometry was quite stump, but the blade had a lot of presence in the battle. Similarly, the heavy pommel with good effect could be used for bumps in a fight up close.
This replica is made with a hand forged blade by a skilled blacksmith, made from modern 1080 carbon steel (48-52 HRC) that is fully tempered and distal tapered for a good weight distribution. De Schede has a wooden core and is covered with leather. The point is reinforced with a brass sleeve with a traditional recess. At the throat the leather rises and covers part of the pare rod at the Ricasso. Including certificate and a cleaning cloth.
