Malleus Martialis – Marozzo Sidesword
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- Blade
- 51CrV4 High Carbon Spring Steel
- Overall Length
- 41 3/8"
- Weight
- 2 lbs 7 oz
- Brand
- Malleus Martialis
- Era
- Renaissance
Overview
Malleus Martialis - Marozzo Sidesword
Combining agility, refined handling, and elegant Italian styling, the Marozzo from Italy's Malleus Martialis captures the character of the Spada da Lato Italiana in a premium HEMA-optimized sidesword trainer. Designed with the study of Bolognese Historical Fencing in mind, it is equally suited to SCA activities, reenactment, and stage combat. Classified as a High Flex model by Malleus Martialis, its blade has a flex rating of 6–9 kg and features a rounded, flared, and thickened tip for added safety. Weighing approximately 2 lbs 7 oz, the Marozzo offers responsive handling and helps minimize fatigue during extended training sessions. Its balance point sits approximately 4 3/8 inches forward of the guard, contributing to its capable handling characteristics. Equally at home in the fencing hall or displayed in a sword collection, the Marozzo combines practical training performance with the distinctive elegance of a traditional Italian sidesword.
The 35.5-inch blade is crafted from 51CrV4 high-carbon spring steel, tempered and finished to a hardness of 50 HRC. Its guard is constructed from heat-treated steel for strength and resilience, with widened side rings to accommodate protective fencing gloves. The 3-inch grip is tightly wrapped in burgundy cord, providing an attractive and tactile finish. The tang is formed from a single, strong piece of steel and threaded for assembly, securing the sword with a specially designed nut.
The Marozzo incorporates Malleus Martialis' Modular Sword System, featuring a purpose-designed fastening nut that creates a strong, secure connection while incorporating a concealed slot for a hex key. This system allows the sword to be easily tightened, disassembled, and reassembled in minutes, providing convenient access to the tang for maintenance, blade replacement, or limited customization using compatible Malleus Martialis components. Two internal anti-vibration washers positioned beneath the pommel further help reduce hand shock and vibration transmitted through the hilt during impacts.
The Marozzo Sidesword for Bolognese Fencing captures the essence and elegance of the Renaissance Spada da Lato Italiana. Named after Maestro Achille Marozzo Bolognese, it combines the design of 16th century museum artifacts and the models illustrated in his Opera Nova chiamata Duello (1536) which, along with Maestro Antonio Manciolino work, define the fundamentals of Bolognese fencing style.
Specifications
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- Brand
- Malleus Martialis
- Era
- Renaissance
- Edge
- Rebated
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 41 3/8"
- Blade Length
- 35 1/2"
- Blade
- 51CrV4 High Carbon Spring Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 7 oz
- P.O.B.
- 4 3/8"
- Thickness
- 6 mm - 2.7 mm - 5.8 mm
- Width
- 22 mm - 30 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 1/8"
- Country of Origin
- Italy
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The Maker
Malleus Martialis
We proudly ship our swords to over 80 countries, serving a diverse community of historical fencers, collectors, HEMA instructors, athletes, actors, and performers who share our passion for history and craftsmanship.
Malleus Martialis, swordsmiths based in Florence, Italy, revive the ancient “Art of Spadai” through the fusion of craftsmanship and design.
Studying and drawing inspiration from historical artifacts, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, and ancient European swordsmanship treatises, we aim to reimagine the sword as a functional and aesthetic object, giving it a renewed purpose and significance in the modern era.
When we started in 2014, we knew nothing about business—just courage, grit, and a passion for what we do. Every setback taught us to learn, adapt, and keep going. We never settled.
Malleus Martialis was born in Florence, sparked by the determination of Rodolfo Tanara, who set up our first workshop in just 23 square meters in the historic district of Santo Spirito. At the time, he made a two-hour trip to the countryside of Umbria every weekend—the only way to carry out the forging process.
By 2015, we had moved to a new workshop in the Chiantishire, just outside Florence. There, we gained an unexpected team member—Commander Sampo, a fluffy and talkative alley cat. That same year, we attended the exhibition “The Sword: Thought and Form” held by the Klingenmuseum in Solingen, Germany.
Among the inspiring people we met was Peter Johnsson, whose words, “feed the spark,” written as a dedication in the exhibition catalog ignited a whole new chapter for us. There, we realized the sport sword could be reinterpreted in ways never explored by other makers.
In 2018, Eleonora Rebecchi officially joined Malleus Martialis as a designer. With her background in art, graphics, and photography, she brought a fresh perspective to sword-making, further shaping the identity and vision of Malleus Martialis.
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