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Darksword – 15th Century Hand and a Half sword with Brown Scabbard

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$580.00

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This Darksword 15th Century Hand and a Half sword has a blade crafted from 5160 high carbon steel. The blade has been dual-tempered to have a softer core and a harder edge to create a sword that can both flex at its core, yet retain a hard and sharp dull-resistant edge. The core is tempered to 48-50 HRC and the blade edge is tempered to 60 HRC.

The crossguard and pommel are of steel and the grip if wood is wrapped in brown leather. The scabbard is of wood that has been overlaid with brown leather and fitted with a steel chape piece.

The Hand and a Half sword is easily one of the most versatile of medieval swords – it has a blade length and grip that allow it to be used in a manner like a longsword and allows for more advanced techniques like half-swording. A good Hand and a Half sword will have a tapered grip and a good overall balance that allows for it to be used in one hand if needed, which is useful for a man on horseback. This Hand and a Half sword by Darksword is one such weapon and a stout arm can use it single-handedly, though greater speed and power is achieved with the use of both hands.

Overall Length44 3/4"
Blade Length33 3/4"
Weight3.0 LB
EdgeModerately Sharp
Width2"
Thickness5.1 mm - 1.5 mm
PommelPeened
Guard Depth1"
P.O.B.29"
Grip Length8 1/8"
Blade [5160 High Carbon Steel]
TypeBastard Sword
ClassBattle Ready
ManufacturerDarksword Armory
Country of OriginCanada

1 review for Darksword – 15th Century Hand and a Half sword with Brown Scabbard

  1. MILES

    This is a super solid sword, with a solid blade, and very functional fittings that make it well worth looking at!

    The blade is of good steel, handles nice, flexes well, and the grip is very ergonomic with super tightly wrapped leather. I got mine sharpened from the factory, and while it isn’t razor sharp, it seems like a decent combat edge. Cut tests show this.

    My only real pet peeves with the blade are the name of it, as well as the pommel. While it says the sword is “hand-and-a-half,” it is most definitely a two handed sword. the weight of 3 lbs, 1 oz. (1406g) is way more fit for 2 handed use too. The Type T1pommel is also ground a bit asymmetrically, but that hasn’t thrown off my cuts or balance of the blade at all. Purely cosmetic.

    Overall it’s a wonderful example of an Oakeshott Type XVIa blade worth taking a look at, especially around the price range this sword is in.

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