Windlass – Joinville Sword
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$269.95
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 36 1/4"
- Weight
- 2 lbs 6 oz
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
Windlass - Joinville Sword
This sword takes its name from the French Knight Sir John De Joinville; a devout and devoted knight to church and his King, St. Louis, De Joinville did a valorous deed of arms in the 7th Crusade when after having lost his lance, he used his sword in the manner of a lance, tucking it into his arm and felling a Saracen from his mount.
This sword which is well suited for the thrust with its narrowed tip takes it name from De Joinville's feat with its tempered and sharpened blade of 1065 high carbon steel. The guard and pommel are of antique-finished steel and the grip is stained hardwood. The blade is secured into the pommel with a peen over the pommel and the sword is finished with a leather sheath with matching antiqued steel fitttings.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 36 1/4"
- Blade Length
- 28"
- Blade
- 1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 6 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 0"
- Thickness
- 4.1 mm - 2 mm
- Width
- 54 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 1/8" (Wood Section)
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade and is it sharpened? Common Question
Tempered 1065 high carbon steel with a sharp edge.
Q How is the tang secured? Common Question
The blade is peened over the pommel.
Q What are the overall and blade lengths? Common Question
Overall length is 36 1/4 inches; blade length is 28 inches.
Q What does it weigh and where is the balance point? Common Question
Approx. 2 lbs 6 oz; point of balance listed as 0 inches.
Q What materials are used for the hilt and grip? Common Question
Antique-finished steel guard and pommel with a stained hardwood grip.
Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
Yes, a leather sheath with matching antiqued steel fittings.
Q Is it suitable for cutting or reenactment? Common Question
Classed as battle ready and delivered sharp; suitability depends on event rules and user skill.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts in India.
Q What style or inspiration does the sword follow? Common Question
Named for Sir John de Joinville; a medieval European design with a narrowed tip favoring thrusts.
Q Any care recommendations? Common Question
Keep the high carbon blade lightly oiled, avoid moisture exposure, and periodically check the peen and fittings.
The Maker
Windlass Steelcrafts
Windlass Steelcrafts not only creates props, clothing, and accessories to customers and popular TV productions, but also military supplies to governments across six continents – a testament to their expertise and quality. Their weapons, armor, shields, clothing and accessories are top notch quality for a price you can’t beat.
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I wish the cross guards weren’t so long they become fragile with length because the steel need to be a sturdy steel or another blade with break it and then your hands at risk