Brass bird dagger

This beautiful one-handed sword is a replica of one of the best-preserved medieval swords. The original was owned for some time by E.A. Christensen, a well-known Danish sword collector. His drawings of the medieval sword were featured in the book "Gammelt Jern" published by A.B. Hoffmeyer in 1968. It is classified as Type XIV according to the Oakeshott typology and dated to the period between 1275 and 1340. The location of the find of the original sword, now on display at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, is unknown.

The sword has a broad, double-edged blade that narrows toward the tip. Two deep fullers run almost the entire length of the blade and the cutting edges are not sharp.

The quillons are slightly curved and the wooden handle wrapped in red leather ends in a K-type pommel with faceted edges. The center of the pommel is adorned with red circular accents on both sides.

This sword comes complete with a red wood and leather scabbard equipped with a brass cover and a beautiful sword belt made of sturdy leather. The belt can be adjusted in various sizes thanks to the flower-shaped brass eyelets.

Note that this medieval sword is not a battle-ready weapon. It is designed as a collector's piece or decoration/display and is not suitable for combat reenactment. In addition to collector's quality, it is also perfectly suited as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.

Details:
- Blade material: High carbon steel
- Rockwell hardness: approx. 48 – 52 HRC
- Handle material: leather-coated wood, steel handle and guard
- Total length: approx. 99 cm
- Blade length: approx. 79 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4.8 mm
- Handle length: approx. 19 cm (grip approx. 10 cm)
-Max. Blade width: approx. 6 cm
- Balance point: approx. 10.5 cm from the guard
- Incl. wooden sheath with genuine leather cover and brass cover, leather belt
- Weight without sheath: approx. 1.8 kg
- Sheathed weight: approx. 2.6 kg

Specifications may vary slightly from part to part.

The steel used here is not rust-proof and may have slight surface stains in places. We recommend that you maintain the blade regularly, for example by using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideal for caring for steel.

Finished in rustic (tone steel) and engraved with hardened stainless steel sheet, forged, and satinada. Longitud 56 cm, weight of 600 grams

The gladius, the main weapon of the Roman legions, was used in many variations from the 4th century BC until the 3rd century AD. Pompeii gladius is one of the latest versions of the Roman short sword. It was named by modern historians after the Italian archaeological site, where the four canonical examples (dated before 79 AD, the year of the devastating volcanic eruption of Vesuvius, which buried the city under several meters of ash) were found.

Resin figure of the Knights Templar, measures 18 x 7