Tinker Pearce longsword - blunt trainer
Measurements
length: 47 1/4"
blade: 35 1/4"
blade width: 2 1/4" at guard
blade width: 11/16" at tip
grip and pommel: 12"
weight: 2 lb 14 oz
Designed by Michael "Tinker" Pearce, built by Paul Chen / Hanwei. This is an advanced training sword - the blunt edges are 2mm for most of the blade's length, down to 1mm near the rounded tip.
Tinker Pearce has developed matching sharp and blunt longswords to satisfy the need of every Western Martial Arts practitioner and sword enthusiast, to have a matched set of sharp and blunt swords for cutting and safe training practice. The blades are forged from 5160 spring steel, with a blade hardness of 50-53 Hrc and tang hardness in the low 30s Hrc. The pommel is threaded with an allen nut to allow for dismantling of the hilt assembly for inspection or to exchange blades if needed.
Price: $275
