TOURNAMENT HAND AND HALF KNIGHT'S SWORD - BLUNT BY KINGSTON ARMS
A close recreation of the famous Oakeshott Type XVIIIa.4 sword from Records of the Medieval Sword with some liberties taken to make it safe for reenactment and use on stage. This sword proves to be a powerful sight on the battlefield and is a perfect accompaniment to a man of war from the fourteenth century to the mid-fifteenth century.
Our Kingston Arms Tourney Series Medieval Sparring Swords will set a new standard in this price range of reenactment weaponry. Features such as thru-tang handle construction, pommel and peened thru-tang stainless steel guard, 2mm rounded edge thickness make these weapons brutal on the battlefield. The cord-wrapped leather grip is exceptional in the hand, with an oval cross-section and a slight barrel shape to keep fatigue at bay. The grip is large enough to accommodate armored hands. A respectable fuller runs the entire length of the blade to relieve and counterbalance the sword as a whole. A wooden core and a leather-wrapped scabbard with a stainless steel tip accompany each sword. Other models in the Tourney Series are the Viking Sword and the One-Handed Swords.
The blade is forged from 9260 high-carbon spring steel and tempered to around 50 Hrc, providing a long-lasting sword.
The guard deserves special mention, featuring the King-Peen system. King-Peen is essentially a steel flap on the guard under the hilt that is attached to the tang of the sword. This process prevents the guard from coming loose after a long campaign without compromising the strength of the wrist. The pommel is pressed into place and hammered in heat. Combine these two processes, and you'll get a sword that rings like a bell when struck.
Key features:
Durable hand-forged 9260 spring steel blade
Stainless handle and leather-wrapped handle with wood core Sheath with wood core Specifications
Included General: 41 1/4" Blade Length: 32 3/4" Handle Length: 6" Weight: 3lb 7oz Swing Point: 4" Harmonics Point: 21 1/2" Blade Steel: 9260 Specifications vary slightly from part to part.