German practice schlager
length: 41"
Late 1800's - early 1900's Solingen steel, blade has "Sword though S" Solingen stamp from
this time period. Nice springy blade, not overly stiff, in perfect temper
and completely usable. The basket is flat bar stock with a steel inner shell
covered in gray and red felt. The innermost ring of the basket is/was
covered in a gold metalic fabric instead of the felt, it's a bit thready now.
That's the only part of this sword that hasn't passed the test of time with
flying colors. The blade is pristine, not a single nick. This is an
excellent complete original in unused condition. All I did was wipe a layer
of dust off of it. It even has the leather loop trigger guard which is often
missing. Great sword for collectors or reenactors. What's cooler, schlager combat with a modern sword, or a
100 year old sword that's aching to finally be used and costs less than many
reproductions?
blade: 34"
blade width: 5/8" base
grip: 6"
basket: 9" wide
5/11/01