Excalibur Sword – Marto Collection

Excalibur Sword – Marto Collection

Excalibur is the most widely accepted name of the legendary sword of King Arthur, to which many extraordinary powers have been attributed.

There are several theories regarding the origin of its name. One of the most accepted suggests that it derives from the Latin expression "Ex Calce Liberatus", meaning "Freed from the Stone." Others believe that Excalibur means "Cut Steel," referring to one of its many magical properties.

According to legend, after the death of King Uther Pendragon, Merlin forged Excalibur on the island of Avalon (the Isle of Fairies) and drove it into a stone near a chapel in London.

The most famous version of the story tells how Arthur succeeded in pulling the sword from the stone through Merlin’s magic. The sword was kept in a scabbard that prevented the king from losing blood when he carried it into battle. As Arthur lay dying, he ordered one of his knights to throw the sword into the lake where Lady of the Lake lived. As the sword was cast into the water, a hand clothed in white silk emerged, caught it, and carried it into the depths.

Legend says that Excalibur now rests beside the king in Avalon, awaiting his return.

"HERE IS THE SWORD EXCALIBUR. WHOEVER DRAWS IT FROM THIS ANVIL SHALL BE THE KING OF ENGLAND."

Features

• Leather-wrapped grip
• Overall length: 120 cm
• Blade length: 94 cm
• Width: 23 cm
• Weight: 2.1 kg

A high-quality sword from the exclusive Historical, Fantasy and Legendary Swords Collection by Marto.

Includes a Certificate of Quality and Origin.