Mittelalter Anderthalbhänder Schaukampf Schwert 14Jh.
Mittelalter Anderthalbhänder Schaukampf Schwert 14Jh.
By appearance and overall shape this sword is similar to a swords from tle fourth quarter of 14th century.
T2 type of pommel and curved cross are characteristic to Sempach type of swords.
Swords alike were found in the graves of Austrian knights who fell in the battle of Sempach (near Zurich) in 1386.
Wood made handle is wrapped with leather, forged and hardened blade allows to use this sword in re-enactment fightings.
Long handle enables to catch the sword with the other hand and in connection with well balance allows to use this sword really fast.
center of percussion 60 cm
blade width at cross 4,5 cm
grip length 18 cm
center of balance 11 cm
weight 1,8 kg
blade length 95 cm
total length 121 cm