Additional information
This Type XIV sword by Balaur Arms has a blade of well-tempered high carbon steel with a resilient hardness of 50-52 HRc. This arming sword has a capable cut-and-thrust design coupled with a characteristically flared base of the blade to ensure that the blade has a strong base for forceful binds and parries. The widening of the base also adds more blade mass near the base of the blade which helps in giving it a responsive overall balance. The size of the sword is perfect for making it an everyday companion to the knight or professional warrior; large enough for the battle, but not so long as to become obtrusive indoors or on the saddle and it has plenty of style to denote its bearer as a martial professional of respected status.
The crossguard is forged from steel and the pommel is finely cast from steel. The pommel bears Latin inscription on both sides which bears a quotation from Virgil’s Aeneid: “sunt hic etiam sua praemia laudi” (here, too, virtue has its due reward”.
The grip is crafted from hardwood is bound in tight black leather for a finish. The sword is matched with a wooden scabbard which is tightly overlaid in black leather and completed with a protective steel chape.
evilchristopher12 (verified owner) –
I received my sword today. It came a day later than expected and I paid for sharpening and it still has the factory edge on it. No attempt was made to sharpen it at all. I’m very heartbroken about this. The sword is solid and looks great but is duller than a butter knife. Am so disappointed.
David Weiss –
evilchristopher12@gmail.com (love the email) – We are sorry you were disappointed! Thank you for reaching out to customer service and working to find a solution – I am glad they were able to help.
davidshapiro94 (verified owner) –
I received this sword on Friday and was overall pleased with the product I bought. The sword feels good in hand, a little blade heavy but that’s to be expected with a sword of this type at this price point. The grip is surprisingly comfy, a cut above the windlass swords I’ve handled before but under the Ronins I’ve owned. The blade is great, flexible yet stiff with the fullers taking a lot of the weight off of what is an admittedly wide blade. I’m very satisfied with it , except that one edge of the blade i sharper than the other . Got to get on top of that guys.
davidshapiro94 (verified owner) –
This sword deserves five stars for its price point and handling. My first impression was incorrect.