Two handed Danish Sword
€879.00*
Item is in field warehouse, long distance shipping.
The history of Denmark is filled with tumultuous periods of war and strife, conflicts driven by the same political and religious factors that were widespread throughout Medieval and Post-Medieval Europe. Smaller kingdoms were swallowed up by larger, and larger kingdoms splintered apart. Due to this fairly colorful history, the Danes became known for some distinctive weaponry, of which this Danish Two-Handed battle ready Sword is an example.
This medieval sword is classified as an Oakeshott Type XVIIIe, a very unusual member of the Type XVIII group. These two handed danish sword are some of the few that can be safely tied to a specific region. Type XVIIIe medieval swords have been found almost exclusively in Denmark. It is believed however that some examples may actually be German or Italian in origin. The unique and defining characteristic of this type of sword is its unusual narrowed ricasso.It features a long, stiff diamond shaped blade with an extremely long handle, making it suitable for cut and thrust swordplay as many other swords were in the later 15th Century. Light and well balanced, this two handed battle ready sword has excellent cutting and thrusting abilities. Guided and balanced with the decorated globe pommel pommel, the pointed guard can be used as a weapon capable of stabbing under the gorget and helmet, effectively defeating the opponent. The Danish Two handed battle ready sword sword also has a long unsharpened ricasso that can be gripped to shorten up the blade for closer work. This option to fight with the “half sword” makes the Danish Two-Handed Medieval Sword an incredibly versatile weapon.
Details:
Overall Length: approx. 127 cm
Blade Length: approx. 99 cm
Blade Width: approx. 3.8 cm
HRC: 60, 48-50 at the core
Blade Material: 5160 High Carbon Steel
Weight: approx. 1333 g
Please note:
The sword will be delivered only with the scabbard, the "matching belt" is not included but can be ordered for an extra charge.
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November 25, 2016 12:56
Gute Verarbeitung, aber nicht perfekt, da die schmale Hohlkehle 1 mm von der Mitte liegt, aber kein Drama. Für die Größe extrem leicht, einhändig führbar, zur Spitze hin aber auch sehr dünn. Also nicht so gut fürs backyard cutting. Insgesamt ein sehr ästhetisches, schönes Schwert. Zunàchst wurde die Scheide nicht mitgeliefert, aber umgehend nachgesandt. Kann mal passieren und wurde sehr zufriedenstellend erledigt.
May 8, 2014 15:37
Eine wirklich schöne Waffe mit guter Scheide dazu. Für den Preis stimmt die Verarbeitung auch wirklich. Ein leichter Zweihänder, der schön zu benutzen und zu tragen ist. Die gleichzeitige Wirkung von beeindruckender Länge mit einer beinahe filigran anmutender Klinge, lässt das Schwert zugleich imposant und tödlich als auch fein und elegant erscheinen.