High Middle Ages knight sword with scabbard
A replica of a high medieval, knightly one-handed sword suitable for show fighting. The special feature of this sword is the pommel, which is a variation of the Paranus pommel and was introduced by Oakshott in the 13th century. This sword is exclusively handmade. The forward bent parry bar and the Paranus pommel are made of heat treated, forgeable cast iron. The spring steel blade, hardened in oil to approx. 48 HRC, goes through to the pommel and is hand-riveted there. The handle is wrapped with leather strap. The blade has a pronounced groove, which gives the sword great elasticity and lightness at the same time. The tip of the blade and the cutting edges are blunt and rounded. The sword comes with a very nice wood-leather scabbard with wooden hanger as belt loop (for max. 5 cm (1.97 in) wide belts). The scabbard also has a steel gable plate.
Data High Middle Ages sword
total length: 96,5 cm (38.0 in)
Blade length: 79,5 cm (31.3 in)
Blade width max: 4,4 cm (1.73 in)
handle length: 17 cm (6.69 in)
Centre of gravity: approx. 16cm (6.3 in) before parry
striking edge: approx. 2mm (0.08 in)
Weight of sword: approx. 1300 g (2.87 lb)
Blade material: spring steel EN45, oil-hardened
Show fight class C (SK-C)
Swords of this class offer the show fight beginner an inexpensive but nevertheless safe possibility to own an own show fight sword and to execute first, easier exercises. They are ideal for everyone who would like to own an exhibition sword, but does not use it as often as e.g. archers. The blades are not very hard and embrasures can occur when fighting with a harder blade.
- Blade hardness: under 48 HRC
- Blade material goes through to the hinge and is riveted or screwed to the pommel
- Blunt cutting edge and rounded tip
- Sometimes difficult and not optimally balanced
General information on the legal guarantee for swords
Like all other goods, our stage combat weapons are covered by the legal guarantee of at least two years. For consumers: if a defect (e.g. a material defect) becomes apparent within the period set by law – at least one year after delivery – it is presumed to have existed at the time of delivery. If a defect only becomes apparent later, it must be proven that it already existed at the time of delivery. By its very nature, a stage combat sword is subject to wear and tear. Even the best and most expensive stage combat sword will become notched after heavy use, and the cross-guard may become wobbly and the grip loose. This is normal, as strong forces act on the material. In rare cases a blade may even break if it has already been weakened by many deep notches. Such signs of wear resulting from use are generally not a defect. A used stage combat sword will show signs of use.
