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Single Edged Arming Sword by Windlass Steelcrafts and the Royal Armouries.

Includes a certificate of authenticity on heavy stock, a tin of Windlass Classic Wax, and a polishing cloth.

The quillons end in curled tips which could help to retain an opponent’s blade, the asymmetrical grip is located towards the back edge, and the squat scent stopper pommel makes the short grip comfortable to hold.

This sword feels very nimble, and it is deceptively light compared to its width, due to the thinness of the blade and distal taper.

While it could thrust effectively against unarmored targets, it seems to be optimized for cutting, the tip being broader and the blade more flexible than a typical arming sword of the time.

Over 80 swords, are said to have been recovered from the same find spot, but this sword is without direct comparison in that group, having a distinctive hilt and very unusual single-edged blade.

This replica is a reproduction of Royal Armouries IX.2638, a single-edged arming sword of the mid-15th century, reputed to come from the river near site of the Battle of Castillon (1453) and purchased by the Royal Armouries in 1984.

Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life.