Popular in Germany during the mid to late 15th century, this two handed sword illuminates the artistic creativity of the time, resulting from the Gothic artistic revolution in the arts. The sword is a reproduction of the Effigy of Ulrich von Hohenrechburg (c. 1458).

This is a tough blade and attractive as well, with smooth lines and a deep fuller. The distinctive profile makes it stand out compared to other swords of this size.

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 mild steel crossguard and genuine leather wrap handle.



The distinctive “fishtail” pommel is a popular feature, and commonly seen on swords of this type as seen in Ewart Oakeshotts’ work, Records of the medieval sword.



Though mainly intended for thrusting, this type of sword is capable of giving devastating cuts as well, which this model is more than able to do as well.

This sword is 4lbs with a high point of balance – if you are looking for a gothic or german sword with some serious meat on its bones, then this sword is for you.

Click here for the review of this sword on SBG

STATS

Blade Length: 39”
Handle Length: 11.2”
Point of Balance: 5.5”
Weight: 4lbs

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 cardbpard box.