Product description
This early Templar sword is made after originals used by Norman knights and crusaders around the 12th century. the sword is an oakeshott type XI, it has a flat brass crossguard and a brass pommel of the 'Brazilian nut' type. The pommel features an enameled red Templar cross. This sword has a blade of EN45 carbon steel, tempered with a hardness of 50-55 HRC. The tang construction runs through the entire grip and the pommel is peened onto the tang construction. This sword has a wooden grip that is wrapped in leather. It is supplied with a leather sheath. This sword is dedicated to one of the founders of the Templars, Hugo de Payens. Together with Godfrey of Saint-Omer, he founded the Templar order in 1119 AD to protect pilgrims on their way to the holy land.
