During the height of plate armor, this narrow, sharply pointed sword was one of the most successful in finding a vulnerable area in the armor or punching through it. This properly tempered long carbon steel blade is double-edged and finely tapered. Possessing enough breadth to cut, the Shrewsbury is also strongly pointed for the thrust. Steel pommel is fig-shaped and faceted. The Shrewsbury Sword, named after the battlefield where Prince Hal (later Henry V) defeated Percy Hotspur, is noted for the cross-shaped cutouts in the guard. This fine functional sword was for a movie project in Europe, which was shelved but featured in a later movie title of "Soldier of God". We are happy to pass this savings on to you. Includes leather scabbard.