16th Century Italian Cinquedea - Royal Armouries Collection
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Product information "16th Century Italian Cinquedea - Royal Armouries Collection"
The cinquedea was a characteristic type of Italian broad-bladed short sword or large dagger, with this example in the Royal Armouries having a longer blade, dating to around 1500-1530.
While Cinquedea were often carried as civilian sidearms, and some examples were highly decorated, this example is relatively plain and workmanlike, and could have been carried as a military sidearm by someone like an infantryman or gunner.
The impressively broad blade of 26 inches has a complex transition from three down to two fullers, with a thin and distally tapered cross-section which make this a very light and fast weapon for the size.
Our replica has faithfully copied all aspects of the form and statistics, the most interesting of which is the unique hilt construction. The ingenious and iconic guard design is fabricated of various components welded together, as in the original. The heel of the blade actually extends completely through the guard and is riveted to it (see photos). The blade heel and rivet heads are then ground flush with the guard and the whole assembly is polished. This method provides exceptional strength and durability. The blade also has a full profile tang, with hardwood grip scales and decorative brass filigree inlaid rivets.
The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features ornate cut-outs and an acorn tip. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso.
Made by Windlass Steelcrafts, the original can be seen in the Royal Armouries Collection, Object Number IX.148.
Includes a certificate of authenticity on heavy stock
SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall Length: 31-11/16"
Blade Length: 25-7/8"
Blade Width at Ricasso: 3-11/32"
Blade Distal Taper: 3/32"
Weight: 2 lbs, 3 oz
Material: 1075 high carbon steel
Edge: Double-edged with bevels, unsharpened
Balance Point: 4-5/8" from guard
While Cinquedea were often carried as civilian sidearms, and some examples were highly decorated, this example is relatively plain and workmanlike, and could have been carried as a military sidearm by someone like an infantryman or gunner.
The impressively broad blade of 26 inches has a complex transition from three down to two fullers, with a thin and distally tapered cross-section which make this a very light and fast weapon for the size.
Our replica has faithfully copied all aspects of the form and statistics, the most interesting of which is the unique hilt construction. The ingenious and iconic guard design is fabricated of various components welded together, as in the original. The heel of the blade actually extends completely through the guard and is riveted to it (see photos). The blade heel and rivet heads are then ground flush with the guard and the whole assembly is polished. This method provides exceptional strength and durability. The blade also has a full profile tang, with hardwood grip scales and decorative brass filigree inlaid rivets.
The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features ornate cut-outs and an acorn tip. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso.
Made by Windlass Steelcrafts, the original can be seen in the Royal Armouries Collection, Object Number IX.148.
Includes a certificate of authenticity on heavy stock
SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall Length: 31-11/16"
Blade Length: 25-7/8"
Blade Width at Ricasso: 3-11/32"
Blade Distal Taper: 3/32"
Weight: 2 lbs, 3 oz
Material: 1075 high carbon steel
Edge: Double-edged with bevels, unsharpened
Balance Point: 4-5/8" from guard
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This arming sword in the Royal Armouries Collection dates to the late-15th century and is likely to be of English provenance.
This type of sword is a medium-to-high status sidearm of the late-15th century and into the early 16th century, and would have been worn both with and without armour. It would have been a knightly backup weapon, used in combat both on foot and mounted.
This sword shares some obvious similarities with the Westminster Abbey sword, which has been long associated with Henry V (but now believed to be from Henry VII's funeral achievements). It also shares a number of close similarities with other swords from English churches, and from representations of swords on English funeral effigies and brasses. Due to the state of preservation, it has been suggested that this sword may indeed have been taken from an English church monument in past centuries, where it was likely originally deposited in the late-15th century.
Our replica is a precise, faithful replica, manufactured traditionally in very similar ways to the original. It features a robust cut and thrust Oakeshott Type XVIII blade of just over 30 inches, long curved quillons with characteristic terminals, short grip and prominent solid wheel pommel. The original has some unusual floral engraving at the base of the blade, which we have not replicated, because unfortunately on the original it is too damaged to reproduce with any certainty.
The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features ornate cut-outs and an acorn tip. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso.
Made by Windlass Steelcrafts, the original can be seen in the Royal Armouries Collection, Object Number IX.1426.
Includes a certificate of authenticity on heavy stock
SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall Length: 37-1/4"
Blade Length: 30-5/8"
Blade Width at Ricasso: 1-3/4"
Blade Distal Taper: 1/32"
Weight: 2 lbs, 13 oz
Material: 1075 high carbon steel
Edge: Double-edged with bevels, unsharpened
Balance Point: 3-11/16" from guard
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