European 14th Century Arming Sword -Royal Armouries

Description of the Product

This sword was found in a peat bog together with another sword that is now in a museum in Rome. Comparable swords have been found across much of Europe. This type of swords were carried and used for example at the beginning of the Hundred Years' War.

This sword has several distinctive features. The pommel of this sword looks conventional when viewed dead-on, but turn the sword sideways and an unusual, somewhat conical shape reveals itself. The subtly shaped crossguard curves towards the blade, tapering and then swelling at the terminals. The hilt sits very comfortably in the hand. The broad leaf-like straight blade is of a flattened-diamond cross-section, double-edged, with a narrow fuller to reduce mass. The width swells slightly where it meets the hilt and the gracefully curved edges finish in an acute thrusting tip. The sword is quite light for its size but has a lot of blade presence and power in the hand.

This replica is crafted with a hand-forged blade by a skilled blacksmith using modern 1080 high-carbon steel that is fully tempered and is distally tapered for proper weight distribution.
The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso.

Made by Windlass Steelcrafts, the original can be seen in the Royal Armouries Collection, Object Number IX.2141.

• Official, exact replica of Royal Armouries Sword #IX.2141
• Original is dated to approx 1300-1350
• Includes leather covered wooden scabbard with brass chape
• Includes a certificate of authenticity
• Overall length: 100.9 cm
• Blade length: 85.1 cm
• Guard width: 18.7 cm
• Blade width at ricasso: 6.4 cm
• Blade thickness at guard: 5.6 mm
• Blade thickness at tip: 3.2 mm
• Weight: 1.08 kg
• Material: 1080 High Carbon Steel
• Sharpness: Unsharpened
• Manufacturer: Windlass Steelcrafts

About Royal Armouries - Windlass Steelcrafts - Matt Easton Collection

The Royal Armouries, the UK’s national collection of arms and armour, has granted Windlass Steelcrafts license to reproduce historically important weapons from the museum's collection. These will be accurate replicas based on meticulous study of the originals.

Each of these swords has been developed under the guidance of the Master of the Armouries and the museum's team of researchers and curators, who meticulously measured and weighed each original sword and carefully and thoroughly examined these reproductions to ensure the construction and specifications match the original piece.

This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen using traditional methods and modern 1080 high carbon steel, the Royal Armouries collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artifact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportions, edge profiles or feeling in the hand, these replicas are in a class of their own.

The Royal Armouries Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton.