Based on the typical 13th century Knighty single handed ‘arming sword’ – it was used extensively in the 13th and 14tn centuries simply because – it worked. In both the cut and the thrust, and was capable of precision when needed to defeat the weak points in armor (and was typically used in conjunction with a shield and a gameness or maille) yet as illustrated perfectly in the 13th century Morgan Family Bible.

Made from tough 65MN Monotempered Spring Steel, it features an Oakeshott J Type wheel pommel and a slight variant of a type 2 cruciform hand guard. The wood core handle has three closely spaced risers to give it a comfortable and secure grip even under the stresses of the most intense use.

Balanced like a good Type XII should be but with some extra ‘punch’ the blade weighs a 2lbs 9oz and is balanced within 5″ of the guard, making it fast and precise.

Swords are full tang with a PEENED pommel for maximum traditional durability. Each sword also comes with a bonus wood core, faux leather lined scabbard, frog (belt suspension system) and period appropriate belt to provide the complete package at a fraction of its true value .

As you can plainly see, the blade has been folded several times to produce a Damascus layer that resembles Scandinavian pattern welding techniques of several centuries earlier.