Classic Bastard Sword - Photo Gallery

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Bastard Sword by Windlass Steelcrafts

Bastard Sword

The large 7" handle is wrapped in soft black leather.

Windlass Bastard

The wide blade is forged of high carbon steel.

Bastard Scabbard

This massive broad sword could have easily been used at the Battle of Bosworth.

Pommel

The pommel and cross guard have been antiqued with a darkened, aged finish.

Bastard Sword Handle

With a steel separator ring, this Bastard Sword can easily accommodate two hands.

peened pommel

The pommel is traditionally peened onto the tang by "mushrooming" the end of the tang istself as the originals were made.

leather grip

The grip is made from hardwood wrapped in leather with a metal ring in the middle and ferrule at the guard.

the sword guard

The guard on the Classic Bastard Sword curves or sweeps forward and also tapers to the point of the quillions reducing it's weight.

bastard sword guard and ricasso

The guard has a forward curve towards the the tip and the ricasso area of the blade.

blade tip

The tip of the blade on the Classic Bastard Sword

leather scabbard

The scabbard is made of a thick durable leather with metal collar and stud to accomodate a frog.

scabbard tip

The tip of the all leather scabbard is fitted with a metal tip protector

The Classic Bastard Sword by Windlass Steelcrafts

This sword is a classic example of bastard swords found and used during the 1400's


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