The Norman Medieval Sword

Description

Combat Ready
Norman Medieval Sword
Hand forged by Darksword Armory
Historically accurate, Hand Forged
Combat Ready Swords and Armors
for Serious Collectors and Reenactment groups
The Norman Medieval Sword
5160 High Carbon Steel
Dual Tempered HRc 60 48-50 at the core
Fittings: Mild Steel
Total length: 35"
Blade length: 28"
Blade width at base: 2"
Weight: 2lbs. 6 oz.
the scabbard on the photo is not included by default. A plain one is given with the sword.
If you want the upgraded scabbard and your sword sharp, please ask for an offer.
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:: The Norman Medieval Sword ::
Norman Medieval Sword, 1000-1300 AD.
Type Xa.
The transition from the Viking age spatha to the High Medieval sword took place between the 10th and 11th centuries. The main development was the growth of the front handguard into a full crossguard, and the reduction of the typical Viking-era lobated pommel into simpler wheel pommel.
This medieval sword is historically bound to the Normans because of its frequent appearance in the Bayeux Tapestry: an embroidery that depicts the Norman Conquest. The Norman battle ready Sword, classified as type Xa by Oakeshott's typology, is fitted with a wheel pommel and straight guard.
The Normans (also called Northmen or Norsemen) were the descendants of the Scandinavian Vikings who raided the European coastal settlements at the outset of the 8th century. Despite the Norman's conversion to Christianity and their adoption of Frankish way of life, the Normans retained many of the traits of their Germanic ancestors.
:: Performance videos can be seen below ::
The following resistance tests were performed by
The Sword Buyer's Guide
, an independent Australian based company, whose sole purpose is to test combat ready swords from various sword makers in order to allow collectors, as yourself, make appropriate choices when purchasing their weapon.
Destructive resistance videos, created by
The Sword Buyer's Guide
, are below.
These tests place tremendous tress on the swords in order to test their resistance beyond "normal" combat use.
Buyer pays 45$ shipping within Canada and to the US.
International shipping is 180$.
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