Malleus Martialis – Manciolino Opera II Sidesword
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- Blade
- 51CrV4 High Carbon Spring Steel
- Overall Length
- 41 1/2"
- Weight
- 2 lbs 3 oz
- Brand
- Malleus Martialis
- Era
- Renaissance
Overview
Malleus Martialis - Manciolino Opera II Sidesword
Agile, capable and elegant, the Manciolino Opera II Sidesword from Malleus Martialis of Italy is a premium HEMA optimized Sidesword trainer perfectly suited for the study of Bolognese Historical Fencing. Though built for HEMA, it is also well suited to SCA, reenactment or stage combat. Classified as a "High Flex" sword by Malleus Martialis, the blade has a flex rating of 6-9 kg. The tip is both rounded, flared and thickened for safety. At only 2 lbs and a few ounces of weight it is quite responsive in the hand and minimizes fatigue in a session. It is balanced well at around 4 inches forward of the guard. Its a sword that not only has excellent performance at the gymnasium, session or tournament, but looks superb on the wall or in the sword rack afterwards.
The 35.5 inch blade is fashioned from 51CrV4 High Carbon Spring Steel and finished with a 50 HRc harness after tempering. The elaborate guard is crafted from heat treated steel for strength and resilience and its side rings and knuckleguard are widened to ensure that there is space for protective gloves. The 3 inch grip is tightly wrapped in a burgundy cord for an attractive and tactile grip. The tang is part of a single, strong piece of steel which is threaded; it is secured with a cleverly designed nut that easily tightens the whole sword for a secure assembly.
The sword uses the Modular Sword System of Malleus Martialis which uses a specially designed nut that creates a very strong and secure connection when installed and it has a hidden slot for a Hex Key. It can be disassembled or reassembled in minutes or tightened with ease. This also allows for easy access to the tang for maintenance or to replace the blade or for some limited customization with other components from Malleus Martialis. Surmounting the pommel are two internal anti-vibrational washers that cut down on hand shock and vibration from shock and impact.
The Manciolino Sidesword Op.II, or Opera Seconda, is the refined second edition of the classic Manciolino from Malleus Martialis. It draws inspiration from Maestro Antonio Manciolino, a prominent 16th century Bolognese fencing master and contemporary of Achille Marozzo. The treatise attributed to Manciolino “Opera Nova per Imparare a Combattere, & Schermire d’ogni forte Armi” dates to 1531, though references to “newly printed and corrected” editions suggest earlier versions may have existed.
Specifications
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- Brand
- Malleus Martialis
- Era
- Renaissance
- Edge
- Rebated
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 41 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 35 1/2"
- Blade
- 51CrV4 High Carbon Spring Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 3 oz
- P.O.B.
- 3 7/8"
- Thickness
- 6 mm - 3 mm - 5 mm (flared tip)
- Width
- 20 mm - 25 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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