Kern Irish Sword, Irish Single Hand Ring Hilt Sword by Kingdom of Arms
Kern Irish Sword, Irish Single Hand Ring Hilt Sword by Kingdom of Arms
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Description
Description
The Irish Kern Sword - A Kern was a Gaelic warrior, specifically a light infantryman, in Ireland in the late Middle Ages. Sometimes this army was composed of displaced nobility and other times commoners who were in search of loot, these were mercenary forces that saw action in many conflicts across the British Isles.
The Kingdom of Arms Elite Kern Irish Single Hand broadsword with Irish ring hilt features a hand hammered 5160 carbon steel blade as the originals were made, full tang, heat treated and tempered as the original swords were made for a strong yet flexible blade that will hold a very sharp edge. Fully functional (Battle Ready). The handle has a leather wrapped grip and "S" shaped quillons. Comes with a wooden scabbard with leather accents and with hangers attached.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 33.75”
Overall Length: 40”
Handle: 7.125"
Grip Length: 4.125”
Weight: 2.5 lbs
P.O.B.: 7.0'' Below Hilt
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.
A quality sword demands a quality scabbard! Just like a great car needs a great paint job. They go together.
Read the Review and watch the cutting Video of this sword, conducted by Phillip Martin on Sword Buyers Guide.
https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/63136/kern-irish-single-sword-kingdom
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I spent a great deal of time searching for a sword that actually meets the specifications of that carried by the Irish Kern in the 15th century. This is an accurately named and very well made blade. The balance is exactly where it would have been intended, slightly past the guard for greater cutting power.
It feels remarkably light and nimble in one hand, but the grip easily allows for great two handed control.
The sharpening, finish, heat treatment, and attention to detail are all cutting above the price remarkably.
With some good quality leather and fittings, I was able to make a sword frog and belt with straps that perfectly fit the buckles on the scabbard provided when it arrived. (3/4" leather strap will fit into the scabbard buckles)
If I only get one real sword in my lifetime, this is quite satisfactory. Yes, I also made this Targe to go with the sword. It deserves it.
The Irish, through French and Spanish traders, imported broadsword blades made in the specialist sword centers of Germany during the Tudor period. The classic ring pommels and S guards were added on by the Irish smiths.
Thank you Jack!
Thank you so much for the great review.
Love your belt and Irish Targe you made.
I’ll start by disclosing that I am neither a historical weapons expert or a European martial arts practitioner however, based on what I know as an amateur historian, this is a pretty good replica of what the 15th/16th century, one handed Irish Kern ring pommel sword wood look and feel like. It’s very well-made. The lines are straight on the blade. Fittings were tight comes with a nice scabbard and is “sword sharp” out of the box. It’s a little blade heavy as were the originals all in a great product.
Thank you C. Temple!
We really appreciate you kind words.
Will pass them along to the forge.

