Product description
This sword is a replica of the 13th century original owned by the well-known English knight Sir William Marshall. Sir William Marshall is buried in Temple Church in London, but his sword is part of the collection of the British Museum.
This beautiful sword is carefully handmade with attention for all small details. It has a damast steel double-edged blade. This sword is typed as an Oakeshott type XII according to the Oakeshott sword typification. It was a modern sword for its era, provided with a sharper tip than its predecessors (Oakeshott type X and XI). As a result the sword could easier pierce through hauberks.
This sword is 101,6 cm long with a blade of 84,5 cm and a grip of 17,5 cm. It weighs approx. 926 grams and has an excellent point of balance.
This sword is delivered including a scabbard.
