Practical Hand-and-a-Half Swords
Price: $149.99
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The Practical broadswords are all based on authentically styled
swords in the Paul Chen collection but they are tailored to meet the needs
of re-enactment and stage combat. These very popular and affordable weapons
feature authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed
blades. They are designed to withstand rugged use while providing the level
of safety required by many of today’s re-enactment societies. The blades are
crafted from 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which restricts
edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection
against brittleness. While the blades are substantial, they are fullered to
provide balance and good handling characteristics. They feature 1/16” wide
edges and rounded tips for safety. The tangs are also substantial, with
radiused corners at the blade shoulders and no welds. The end of the tang is
riveted over the pommel, which both eliminates any possibility of
inadvertent disassembly. The hardwood grips are leather-covered. The
scabbards are fabricated in glass-filled resin, to eliminate swelling and to
minimize blade corrosion problems, with belt rings that adjust to allow
vertical or horizontal carry. The wood-grain finish is attractive, but most
re-enactors will decorate the scabbard to match their persona. The Practical
Hand-and-a Half sword is based on the Albrecht sword, a classic design from
the early part of the 15th century, with a simple cruciform hilt, flattened
diamond-section blade and typical hand-and-a-half grip. With a weight of
just 3 ¼ lbs. it handles very well without tiring the player during a long
day in the field.
Overall: 43 3/4“
Blade Length: 34“
Handle Length: 6 1/2”
Weight: 2lb 12oz
Point of Balance: 4"
Point of Harmonics: 23"
Width at Guard: 1.75"
Width at Tip: .51"
Thickness at Guard: .21"
Thickness at Tip: .19"
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