One-handed sword SK-B

Late medieval one-handed sword including scabbard, 14th century

Royal Armouries

Suitable for show fights, SK-B

This beautiful one-handed sword is a replica of a late medieval sword dating to around 1310 AD, classified as Type XVIIIa on the Oakeshott typology and displayed in the Royal Armories.

This replica has a hardened spring steel blade tempered to approx. 49-51 HRC, which is forged through to the pommel and riveted there at the end of the handle.

The steel crossguard has curved ends and the leather-wrapped wooden grip ends with a sturdy steel disc pommel.

The beautiful scabbard is made from vegetable tanned, dyed leather and finished with a carrying strap that wraps around the scabbard.

With its blunt, 2 mm thick striking edges and its rounded tip, this medieval sword is perfect for re-enactment, exhibition combat or sparring.

Details:

- Show fight quality class: SK-B

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- Blade material: spring steel, heat treated

- Rockwell hardness of the blade: approx. 49-51 HRC

- Handle material: wood with leather cover

- Total length: approx. 94 cm

- Blade length: approx. 76 cm

- Handle length (with pommel): approx. 18 cm

- Blade width at guard: approx. 4 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 2 mm

- Weight: approx. 1.15 kg (approx. 1.5 kg with sheath)

- Leather sheath with strap