Longsword

Description of the Product

Despite having several names - War Sword, Great Sword, Long Sword, Hand-And-A-Half Sword and even Two-Hand Sword - and causing some confusion among collectors, the large sword was quite a popular weapon. Its great length gave it both reach and power, since the length increased the velocity substantially. However, with the addition of the long ricasso, the sword became even more formidable. The ricasso allowed the sword to be gripped past the guard, thus shortening the sword and allowing it to be used as a short spear. This made a thrust more solid since the blade is held securely at two separate points. Our version of this sword is as formidable weapon as the originals. The blade is high carbon steel, tempered to a tough spring, the grip is ridged wood, wrapped with leather, and the pommel and guard are steel. This is an interesting sword type that belongs in all collections of swords.

The blade has distal tapering, making it lively and quick. A matching wooden sheath with leather cover and steel fittings is included.

• Includes wooden scabbard with leather cover and steel fittings
• Weight 1.4 kg (3 lbs)
• Overall 122 cm (48")
• Blade length 97 cm (38")
• Blade width 4.5 cm (1 7/8")
• Blade thickness 4.8 mm (3/16")
• Blade material: 1065 high carbon steel
• Sharpness: Sharp
• Made by Windlass Steelcrafts

Signature Series by Windlass

Some of our all-time favorite swords have been re-issued with several upgrades!

The blade has improved distal taper, making the sword livelier and quicker. The scabbard has a wooden core underneath the leather exterior.

The grip has a leather wrap that is ribbed using a historically accurate wet-wrap process, during which a fine cord is tightly wrapped around a wet leather grip. When dry, the cord is removed leaving the leather attractively indented and providing improved texture and grip.