One-Handed Sword Oakeshott XIIa, Practical Blunt, SK-B

Medieval One-Handed Sword Oakeshott Typ XIIa with Scabbard, 13th C.
Battle-Ready (Practical Blunt), SK-B

This beautiful single-handed sword is based on a sword assigned to Konrad von Thüringen (Conrad of Thuringia), Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights from 1239 to 1240 AD. The original piece, classified as a Type XIIa according to Oakeshott's typology, is on display for people to admire at the Deutsches Historisches Museum (German Historical Museum) in Berlin, Germany.

This interpretation has a hardened spring steel blade tempered to a Rockwell hardness of approx. 48-50 HRC. It is full-tanged and peened (not screwed) to the pommel. The steel cross guard is slightly curved and the handsome wooden grip features a carved diamond pattern and brass rings. The medieval one-hander is capped with a thick, octagonal steel pommel bearing a cross motif on both sides. The gorgeous scabbard with wooden core is covered in leather and comes complete with a carrying belt wound around it.

The blade's blunt, 2 mm thick edges and rounded tip make this high medieval arming sword ideal for combat reenactment, stage fighting or sparring.

Details:
-Battle-ready Sword Category : SK-B
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- Blade material: spring steel, tempered
- Rockwell hardness: approx. 48-50 HRC
- Handle material: wood, brass bands, steel pommel and guard
- Overall length: approx. 100 cm
- Blade length: approx. 81 cm
- Handle length: approx. 19 cm (grip approx. 13 cm)
- Blade width at guard: approx. 5 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 2 mm
- Point of balance: approx. 12.5 cm from the guard
- Weight: approx. 1.4 kg (approx. 2 kg with sheath)
- Leather-covered scabbard with belt

Please note:
Our swords referred to as battle-ready or practical are designed to suit the needs of historical re-enactment / stage fighting and to practice swordplay. The extremely brutal impact of cutting edge against cutting edge (or any other hard object) cannot be considered an appropriate use of these swords and may eventually lead to the breaking of the blade. The warranty we offer in such a case only covers material defects (e.g. hairline cracks in the blade or processing faults). It does not apply to damages resulting from a destructive or inappropriate handling of these swords. Please also bear in mind that a practical sword is basically and essentially an item subject to wear and tear.