This sword rests in the Schloss Erbach Armoury and is a fine example of a high medieval/renaissance sword (classified as an Oakeshott type XVIII A). This is truly a beautiful example of a bastard sword, effective in the cut and the thrust. The steel parts are highly decorative and the high carbon steel blade is lightly hollow ground, giving the sword a great feel with one or two hands. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Includes scabbard. Overall 43 1/4" Blade 34" long, 2 1/4" wide, 3/16" thick Wt.-3 lbs. Can be seen in “Records Of The Medieval Sword” by Ewart Oakeshott.
