Acre Crusader broadsword

Description of the Product

This medieval Acre Crusader Broadsword from Windlass Steelcrafts Battlecry collection is a formidable weapon of proven worth. This classic knightly sword was ideal for sword and shield/buckler combat whether on foot or horseback. The Acre crusader sword is a stout and fearsome blade that takes advantage of its heft, width and center of gravity to deliver deadly slashing cuts and hacking blows as well as thrusts. One can easily imagine how this weapon shredded both mail and leather armors across Europe and Asia-minor for centuries. This is no sword for the softhearted or weak-spirited. Its practical cruciform hilt with single-hand grip and disc pommel was to be the functional model for countless other sword styles to follow. To know why and how the Medieval warrior became so successful you could do no better than starting with this blade.

The sword is named after Acre, an ancient site guarding the entrance to the Levant. During the Crusading era Acre was second only to Jerusalem itself. During the crusades Acre saw many gruesome sieges and battles, but was also where the order of the Teutonic knights was founded and where the Knights Hospitaller had their headquarters.

Includes a matching scabbard with a belt stop, a frog to carry the sword and a certificate of authenticity signed by each smith that touched your blade through every step of the forging process.

• Overall Length 100 cm
• Blade Length 83 cm
• Blade Width 5 cm
• Weight 1.5 kg
• Grip Length 16.5 cm
• Point of Balance 15.2 cm from the hilt.
• Blade Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel
• Sharpness: Sharp
• Made by Windlass Steelcrafts

The Battlecry line of historical swords, daggers and axes has been designed in conjunction with John Clements, whose knowledge of historical fencing and Medieval and Renaissance fighting methods is unsurpassed. Hand forged by Windlass Steelcrafts, the 1065 high carbon steel is tempered in computer controlled ovens to a hardness of low 50’s RC. This ensures strength, resiliency and edge retention. Swords have extra wide full tangs and all weapons are sharpened.

Each model has been put through rigorous physical testing to exceed industry standards. These battle tested weapons have a stone washed, blackened finish. The blued patina protects the blade from the frequent rust spots and stains that occur so often from everyday practice and exposure to the elements. Each is individually inspected at every step of the manufacturing process, and only after passing inspection they receive the armorers stamp on the blade. A certificate signed by the smith who wrought your weapon is included.