William Marshall arming sword
Measurements
This is the "sharp" version of the Paul Chen/Hanwei 'Practical series' arming sword. Based on an original carried by Sir William Marshall, who served under Englnad's Henry II, Richard the Lionhearted, and Duke John Lackland. Blade is distally tapered forged high carbon steel tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 52. The blade features a strong central ridge that is fullered for most of the blade's length, making for a very strong but very light and fast moving blade. Both edges are sharpened from tip to guard. Shiny polished blade came out dark in some of the pictures - we had to angle the sword when taking the photographs to reduce glare. Grip is braided leather wrapped, the guard and pommel are brush finish nickel steel. Scabbard is wood covered leather with steel fittings. A very impressive and well made sword.
length: 40 1/4"
blade: 33 1/2"
fuller: 31 3/4"
blade width: 2" @base
grip and pommel: 6 1/4"
guard: 6 1/2"
point of balance: 7 1/2" up from guard
weight: 2 lb 3.8 oz
