<p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Crusader Sword</strong><span style="font-size: 1rem;">: Oakschott type XVIIIa. Tapering narrow blades, diamond cross-section. In distinction from type XV, these blades almost always feature a raised mid-rib that reinforces the blade for thrusting, and in the examples given in </span><i style="font-size: 1rem;">Records of the Medieval Sword</i><span style="font-size: 1rem;">, they can be seen to have a less linear and consistent taper along the edge of the blade, sometimes showing a subtle increase of the taper toward the point. </span><span style="font-size: 12.5px;">The </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Subtype XVIIIa: have narrow blades with a longer grip. Subtype XVIIIb: Bastard swords with a longer blade and long grip; were in use </span><abbr style="font-size: 1rem;" title="circa">c.</abbr><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> 1450 – c. 1520.</span></p>
<p>The <strong>Kingdom of Arms</strong> replica late crusader medieval arming longsword features a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">hand hammered 5160 carbon steel blade as the originals were made, full tang, heat treated and tempered as the originals, for a strong yet flexible blade that will hold a very sharp edge</span>, with a wire wrapped handle. <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fully Functional (Battle Ready)! </span>Comes with a wooden scabbard wrapped in quality leather with hangers attached.</p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>Specifications:</strong><br>Blade Length: 33”<br>Overall Length: 42 1/8”<br>Grip Length: 7 3/8” <br>Weight: 2.6lbs <br><span>P.O.B.: 3 1/4'' Below Hilt</span></p>
<p><strong>Features:</strong><br><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Hand forged</em></span> 5160 tempered carbon steel blade, blade sharp. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Everything on this sword is hand done</em></span> just as an original sword.</span><br><span>Guard and pommel are made from a quality low carbon steel and antiqued to lower the possibility of rust from handling.</span><br><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Custom made high-end wood scabbard</em></span> with quality leather fittings is included.</span><br></p>
<p><span><strong>Add on:</strong> Add a Kingdom of Arms Exclusive Sword Belt.</span></p>
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Crusader Sword: Oakschott type XVIIIa. Tapering narrow blades, diamond cross-section. In distinction from type XV, these blades almost always feature a raised mid-rib that reinforces the blade for thrusting, and in the examples given in Records of the Medieval Sword, they can be seen to have a less linear and consistent taper along the edge of the blade, sometimes showing a subtle increase of the taper toward the point. The Subtype XVIIIa: have narrow blades with a longer grip. Subtype XVIIIb: Bastard swords with a longer blade and long grip; were in use c. 1450 – c. 1520.
The Kingdom of Arms replica late crusader medieval arming longsword features a hand hammered 5160 carbon steel blade as the originals were made, full tang, heat treated and tempered as the originals, for a strong yet flexible blade that will hold a very sharp edge, with a wire wrapped handle. Fully Functional (Battle Ready)! Comes with a wooden scabbard wrapped in quality leather with hangers attached.
Features: Hand forged 5160 tempered carbon steel blade, blade sharp. Everything on this sword is hand done just as an original sword. Guard and pommel are made from a quality low carbon steel and antiqued to lower the possibility of rust from handling. Custom made high-end wood scabbard with quality leather fittings is included.
Add on: Add a Kingdom of Arms Exclusive Sword Belt.
