<h1>The Genoa – Hand-Forged Italian Bastard Sword (Late 1300s Replica) with Purple Grip</h1> <p><strong>Inspired by the historical arms of late 14th-century Italy, The Genoa is a fully functional, hand-forged bastard sword designed by renowned swordsmith Bruce Brookhart.</strong></p> <p>Life in the Italian city-states during the 1300s was fraught with conflict—rivalries over trade, territory, and constant threats from the Ottoman Empire made weapons a daily necessity. This historically-inspired <strong>Italian bastard sword</strong> is not just a stunning collector's piece—it’s also battle-ready and highly practical for reenactors, collectors, and martial artists.</p> <h2>Authentic Design &amp; Performance</h2> <p>The Genoa features a long ricasso that increases stiffness and offers excellent point control for thrusting techniques. Its hollow-ground <strong>5160 tempered carbon steel blade</strong> balances cutting power with reduced weight, making it ideal for both single- and two-handed use. The grip—wrapped in dark purple leather—is ergonomically designed, allowing you to transition seamlessly from one-handed control to powerful two-handed cuts using the faceted scent-stopper pommel.</p> <h2>Specifications:</h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Overall Length:</strong> 43"</li> <li> <strong>Blade:</strong> 35" long x 2" wide x 3/16" thick</li> <li> <strong>Weight:</strong> 3 lbs</li> <li> <strong>Point of Balance:</strong> 5" below the guard</li> </ul> <h2>Features:</h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Hand-forged 5160 high carbon steel blade</strong> – sharpened and heat-treated for durability</li> <li> <strong>Authentically crafted</strong> – every element is hand-made to reflect period accuracy</li> <li> <strong>Low carbon steel guard and pommel</strong> – antiqued finish reduces rust from handling</li> <li> <strong>Custom wood-core scabbard</strong> – wrapped in matching purple leather with decorative steel fittings</li> </ul> <p>This <strong>functional medieval longsword</strong> is not a mass-produced replica—it’s a finely tuned weapon, made by hand to meet the high standards of collectors, HEMA practitioners, and history enthusiasts alike.</p> <p><strong>Add The Genoa to your collection today and wield a piece of Italian history.</strong></p> <!-- Embedded Video Preview --> <iframe style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" height="300" width="500" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbruce.brookhart%2Fvideos%2F991468879207642%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" allowfullscreen></iframe>