'Practical' series Norman sword
Measurements
length: 36 1/4"
blade: 30 1/4"
blade width at base: 1 1/2"
bade width at 2" from tip: 15/16"
grip and pommel: 5 1/2"
guard: 5 1/8"
balance point: 5" from guard
weight (sword): 2 lb 6.2 oz
weight (sword & scabbard): 2 lb 14.2 oz
New for Summer 2007 - the Paul Chen / Hanwei practical Norman sword. Equivalent to the
fourth generation longsword, arming sword, and viking swords, which is why I haven't
marked this "first generation" - I don't want folks to be confused with the early first
generation practical swords, which weren't as practical as the later generations.
Anyway, this arming sword is primo - the blade features a wide central fuller for
strength and lightness, with shallow fullers seperating the rounded-edge blunt edges -
no more armor or sword nicks! The blade is 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC,
with a 1/16" edge and rounded tip. The tang is substantial, with radiused corners at
the blade shoulders and no welds. The end of the tang is peened through the pommel
(see closeup above). The ribbed leather-covered grip gives great control. The
tea-cosy/brazil-nut pommel dates this sword to the late Viking / early Norman period,
circa 950-1100. Comes complete with durable fiberglass epoxy resin scabbard with
suspension hangers for wear. I guarantee you'll like this sword.
Price: $110
