Schloss Erbach Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIIIa Early Medieval The head in hardened steel

The head in hardened steel on the point and edge using the interrupted quench technique as would have been done in the medieval period

making it ideal for swift and precise combat

A handsome example of a sword from the first half of the 13th Century

it is mounted on an ash haft with subtle shaping to give better handling and control

This was written some time in the first half of the 15th C

Schloss Erbach Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIIIa Early Medieval The head in hardened steelBased on Original: Circa 1480 1500 German, The Oakeshott Collection, Minneapolis MN, formerly in the Collection at Schloss Erbach Overall Length: 45" Blade Length: 36" Blade Width: 2" Guard Width: 9. 38" Grip Length: 6. 6" Balance Point: 5. 25" Weight: 2. 9 lbs (1320g) The arming sword of the 15th century warrior was a formidable weapon. It evolved, in part, to respond to the plate armor of the knight reaching the peak of its effectiveness. Our