Hanwei Practical Single-Hand Sword

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AUD$373.00

The Practical Single-Hand Sword is based on the Marshall sword, so named for one of England’s finest knights of the latter half of the 12th century. The sword is classically styled, with a cruciform hilt, wheel pommel and a ridged-and-fullered blade that is both stiff and surprisingly light.

Details

Paul Chen's broadswords are based on authentically styled swords in our collection but are tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat. These very popular and affordable weapons feature authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades. They are designed to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today’s re-enactment societies. The blades are crafted from 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which restricts edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection against brittleness. While the blades are substantial, they are fullered to provide balance and good handling characteristics. They feature 1/16” wide edges and rounded tips for safety. The tangs are also substantial, with radiused corners at the blade shoulders and no welds. The end of the tang is riveted over the pommel, which both eliminates any possibility of inadvertent disassembly. The hardwood grips are leather-covered. The scabbards are fabricated in glass-filled resin, to eliminate swelling and to minimize blade corrosion problems, with belt rings that adjust to allow vertical or horizontal carry. The wood-grain finish is attractive, but also allow re-enactors to decorate the scabbard to match their persona.

The Practical Single-Hand Sword is based on the Marshall sword, so named for one of England’s finest knights of the latter half of the 12th century. The sword is classically styled, with a cruciform hilt, wheel pommel and a ridged-and-fullered blade that is both stiff and surprisingly light. With a weight of less than 2 ½ lbs., the sword can be wielded forcefully without undue wear and tear on the arm.

Specifications

SPECIFICATION METRIC IMPERIAL
Overall Length 927mm 36 1/2"
Blade Length 762mm 30"
Handle Length 165mm 6 1/2"
Weight 1.1 Kg 2 lbs 7 oz
Point of Balance 127mm 5"
Width at Guard
Width at Tip
Thickness at Guard 6mm 0.23"
Thickness at Tip
Blade Steel 1566
Specifications will vary slightly from piece to piece.