Balaur Arms – German Dual Ring Bastard Sword
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$498.00
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel
- Overall Length
- 46 13/16"
- Weight
- 4 lbs
- Brand
- Balaur Arms
- Culture
- German
Overview
Balaur Arms - German Dual Ring Bastard Sword
This German Hand and a Half Sword is full of the character of the Holy Roman Empire; a burly example of a Bastard Sword, it is probably better understood as a large longsword in its dimensions and heft though the original this one takes its inspiration from is regularly characterized as a bastard sword. Powerful and capable of grievous chops and cuts, this sword was purpose-built for fighting on battlefields dominated by blocks of infantry festooned with all manner of pikes, halberds and swords. The wide and large guard with its substantial dual rings gives testament to the need for defense against large hafted weapons and greatswords in the chaos of a thick melee. Its wide blade clearly capable of returning quick and decisive, foe-rending chops and hacks in the thick of a scrum.
The large, sharpened and well-tempered blade is crafted from GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel and it is solidly mounted into a hilt with a stainless steel guard and pommel. The wooden grip is over-bound in cord-impressioned leather with risers beneath. A wide peen over the pommel gives a solid foundational fixture for anchoring the blade into the hilt. The scabbard is built and carved to match the sword with a wooden core which is bound in stitched leather and finished with a brass chape.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Balaur Arms
- Culture
- German
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 46 13/16"
- Blade Length
- 36 3/4"
- Blade
- GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel
- Weight
- 4 lbs
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 3 1/8"
- Thickness
- 6.5 mm - 2.2 mm
- Width
- 54 mm
- Grip Length
- 7 1/4"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
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Balaur Arms
Designed and developed by the Kult of Athena product team, Balaur Arms weapons are made with an approachable price point in mind, prioritizing quality and accuracy.
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Just received my sword and the blade and scabbard are beautiful! Im a little disappointed, as the crossguard has several Knicks, scratches and rust spots. Not what expected from a $500 sword. Overall a good sword, but.it does not deserve 5 stars.
Hi Ian – we’re glad you like the blade. I’m sorry the sword made it to you without consideration of the rust spots. We put a large effort into making sure you receive first quality goods and we will make sure the team is aware something that shouldn’t have shipped, did ship. Thank you for letting us know so we can address it.
The sword blade looks great. The crossguard and side rings look a little rough close up, but I’m mostly disappointed by the scabbard retention being nonexistent with mine. Sword falls right out with gravity.
Overall the sword and scabbard feel pretty nice, but the crossguard is just terrible. It looks great from 5 feet away, but any closer and you can see the rough surface all over. I was prepared for this though as the other reviews had pointed it out, but the problem was worse than I imagined. the edges on the guard are so sharp in places that I drew blood on my fingers from the sharp ass quillon block within a minute of unboxing the sword. This is a problem that I can fix with a file and some sanding and time, but I shouldn’t have to for a $500 sword.
My sword came in at 1915 grams, so a touch heavier than advertised but not that much. This sword is not nimble- it is fucking heavy. That isn’t necessarily a problem though. The blade is beautifully thin near the tip and considering the super wide profile of the blade, it has a decent point of balance. This is not a dueling sword- it is certainly better suited to swinging and chopping but I would not say that it is overweighted, just that if it were any heavier it would be.
A personal gripe that doesn’t have to do with the build quality is that the upper section of the handle is too long and the lower section seems too short. This is just going off of feel though, IDK what the original looks like.
This is a fantastic sword. It cuts exceptionally well, arrived razor sharp, and the blade itself is simply beautiful. Despite weighing around 4 pounds, it feels surprisingly agile in the hands. I barely notice the extra weight compared to other longswords I own that are actually lighter on paper, including my Balaur Arms 15th Century Italian Longsword.
Kult of Athena also has some of the best customer service I’ve experienced from any company in any industry. Every time I’ve needed assistance, they’ve responded quickly and resolved the issue without hassle. That level of customer service is truly remarkable these days and is one of the reasons I continue to buy from them with confidence.
If you’re looking for a bastard sword (hand-and-a-half sword) that delivers performance well above its price point, I highly recommend this one. It’s a beautifully made, exceptionally capable cutter and offers outstanding value for the money.