Kingston Arms – Great Sword
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$459.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 56 7/8"
- Weight
- 5 lbs 3 oz
- Brand
- Kingston Arms
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
Kingston Arms - Great Sword
The Great Sword is a long versatile two-handed blade, developed for powerful cuts and thrusts. Typically used to carve paths through lines of pole-arm soldiers and combat throughout the battlefield ranks. The double-edged straight blade featured a flattened ricasso that allowed the swordsman to choke up on the blade for more control, dexterity and maneuverability for close quarters combat. The parrying hooks at the end of the ricasso kept the user’s hand from slipping onto the blade and catching blades or pole-arm shafts.
Designed by CAS founder Barry Ross, the Kingston Arms Great Sword embodies all the attributes a sword aficionado would want in such a piece. At 56 ¼” long and weighing a 5 lbs., our version falls within the parameters found in great swords of the period. The 39 ½” blade has a 5 ½” double grooved ricasso with 1 5/8” parrying hooks and a 14 1/4" blade fuller. The 16” handle features a 12 ¾” leather wrapped grip for easy handling and carrying over the shoulder. The double ringed, stainless-steel guard and pommel are a matte finish. From tip to tip, the guard is 15” wide with tapering 12.5mm thick quillions. With a balance point of 3” from the guard and a point of harmonics 19” from the tip, our Great Sword is beautifully balanced and highly functional.
Due to the size of the Great Sword, it comes boxed disassembled to reduce the cost of shipping. Simply slide the guard over the tang followed by the fatter end of the grip, and screw on the pommel for an easy assembly.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Kingston Arms
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 56 7/8"
- Blade Length
- 39 3/4"
- Weight
- 5 lbs 3 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 3 3/4"
- Thickness
- 7.1 mm - 3.2 mm
- Width
- 39 mm - 124 mm - 38 mm
- Grip Length
- 13 1/4"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q How does the Kingston Arms Great Sword handle and balance? Common Question
It balances about 3 3/4 inches from the guard with a point of harmonics ~19 inches from the tip, giving a surprisingly agile feel for a 5 lb 3 oz two-hander.
Q What is the blade steel and edge condition? Common Question
The blade is 1566 high carbon steel and comes sharp.
Q Is it suitable for cutting or reenactment use? Common Question
It is listed as battle ready with a sharp edge for cutting practice; use appropriate targets and safety gear. For reenactment, a blunt version would be required per group rules.
Q How is the grip and guard constructed? Common Question
It has a 12 3/4 inch leather-wrapped grip on a 16 inch handle, with a double-ring stainless-steel guard featuring parrying hooks and tapering quillons; the pommel is secured by a nut.
Q Does the sword arrive assembled? Common Question
It ships disassembled to reduce shipping cost. Slide the guard over the tang, fit the grip, and screw on the pommel for easy assembly.
Q What are the key dimensions? Common Question
Overall length 56 7/8 inches; blade 39 3/4 inches; guard width ~15 inches; grip length 13 1/4 inches; thickness tapers from about 7.1 mm to 3.2 mm; width varies 39 mm - 124 mm - 38 mm.
Q What maintenance does it require? Common Question
Wipe the blade clean after handling, apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust, and periodically check and retighten the threaded pommel after heavy use.
Q What historical style does it represent? Common Question
A Renaissance-era great sword (zweihander) with ricasso, parrying hooks, and ring guard, designed for powerful cuts and battlefield control.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
China, by Kingston Arms.
The Maker
Kingston Arms
Travel back in time with Kingston Arm’s expertly crafted authentic and functional swords. They’ve perfected their designs with pristine attention to detail, available at an affordable price point. Crafted in collaboration with Angus Trim, these European swords are innovative, strong and stand the test of time.
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Just received it today, first impressions are great. It needed assembly, and after I put it together the fit was perfect. I own other Kingstons, and I see consistency of quality in their swords.
Its a bit short for a great sword, as it can be handled with one hand. Yet it is stout and handles really well with both hands. The price point makes this sword a must get.
Pretty damn good very versatile sword
Wow!, a really well made zwiehander. The specs are almost perfect, it feels lighter than 5 pounds, the fit and finish are excellent, I have paid hundreds of dollars more for higher end swords that were not as good (sadly said), the threaded pommel may losen up after heavy cutting, I might have to retighten, no worries. The blade is sharp but I will touch it up. One thing though, the wrapping on the grip is not leather, it seems like its some kind of rubber, but I’m fine with that. It was more than worth what little money I spent on it. If you want a great sword that’s made very good this one’s it.