Arming sword waster - SS8, disc pommel
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Arming sword (single-hand) waster made in Texas from Tennessee hickory hardwood by Purpleheart Armouryfor Western Martial Arts training, drills, and sparring. Weight, balance, and handling characteristics are superb. This is a perfect training tool for anyone interested in armored or unarmored sword combat.
The arming sword, also known as a one-handed sword or (in some cases) a short sword, was the continal companion of the knight and man-at-arms throughout the Middle Ages. Despite the arming sword's depiction in films, it was not the main weapon of choice for battle-field usage - rather, it was the constant side-arm companion carried in all situations that did not warrant the use of a longer weapon.
length: 39"
blade: 32"
blade width: 3/4"
grip (handle and pommel): 7"
guard: 6"
weight: 1 lb 10 oz
