Based on a sketch on page 121-122 of Ewart Oakeshotts ‘Records of the Medieval Sword’, though with a slightly longer and more ornately finished handle and a single central fuller (the original is double fullered), the Black Knight’s unique jet black blade and fittings are created by a process known as ‘blueing’. This process caused the metal to darken and resist rust and age.

While the fittings are blackened on every model, this sword also can be ordered with a plain steel blade for those who like the look of the fittings but like their swords to come shiny!



While the edge comes with a narrow 1.4mm edge so you can actually use it in blade on blade contact (CAREFULLY and REPSONSIBLY of course – please see our section on sword training and fighting on the main site for info) – the blade is strong enough that you can sharpen it up yourself or pay an additional fee of $30 for them to be given a quick and ready edge if you want to use them for test cutting practice.

The hilt itself is extremely attractive and authentic, with a blackened mild steel crossguard and genuine leather wrap handle.



The 14th C. original is found in the National Museum, in Copenhagen. Aside from being a great sword in its own right, it is visually one of Darkswords most striking pieces to date (and a blade that certainly fits their namesake!).



The only issue is that it is not recommended that the black blade version of this sword be sharpened or used excessively for steel on steel contact in order to keep the pristine black blade in the best condition possible (it is of course also available with a standard steel blade, which is the best choice if you wish to apply the sharpening option or go steel on steel).

At just a touch over 3lbs the Black Knight is a solid one-handed sword, and the low point of balance makes it quite fast and lively in the hand. This is one of DSA’s faster handling one-handed swords.

Click here for the review of this sword at Swords of Valour

STATS

Blade Length: 28”
Handle Length: 8”
Point of Balance: 3.5”
Weight: 3lbs 2oz

FEATURES

1060 Carbon Steel Blade, Tempered to a HRC of 53

Mild Steel Fittings

Hand made in Canada

Designed for solid steel on steel contact

QUALITY CONTROL

Each sword is inspected at the Darksword Warehouse by the makers themselves for any looseness, rust or blade damage before shipping in a tightly packed, form fitting cardboard and shrinkwrapped package and sent inside a cardboard box.