1.5 hand zwaard 1370-1420
Knights Sword 1370-1420.
Hand and a half sword, type XVII according to Oakeshotte's typology.
That type is mostly dated 1370-1420.
Very well balanced, fast and handy, was made more for thrusting than cutting.
Hammered and tempered blade. Made of high quality spring steel is dedicated for fighting: blunt one can be used by knights and fighters while a sharpened one is very good for a fencing.
The weight of a sword with blunt blade is ca. 1,6 kg.
Steel made cross and pommel (type T2).
Wooden hilt (with additional rings) is covered with leather which makes the grip very comfortable and steady.
total length ca. 117 cm
blade width at cross ca. 4,7 cm
center of balance ca. 6 cm
pommel type T2
grip length ca.17.5 cm
length of cross ca. 22 cm
blade length ca. 91 cm