The Medieval swords of the 14th. century typically follows this pattern. The smooth quillions and blade reflect both design and taste of the late medieval period, eventually giving way to the gothic era. The detailed handle and curved guard indicates the early artistic influences, eventually explored during the gothic period.
The 14th century original can be found in the Musé des invalides, Paris, France. This one handed modern reproduction is DSA standard with 1060 steel hardened to Rockwell 53, and looks especially great when ordered with the optional scabbard upgrade.
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 grip features four risers for added grip, and the sword has an attractive wheel pommel and curved cross guard.
The Knight’s sword is a “classic” medieval sword and versions of it have been reproduced all over. This is the sword that was featured in my test to destruction review and is one of my favourite Darksword blades. This newer version now comes with a peened pommel for additional durability.
At just over 3lbs the Medieval Knight is on the heavier end of one-handed swords which makes it a bit of a workout, but definitely manageable.
Click here for the review of this sword on SBG
STATS
Blade Length: 28”
Handle Length: 7”
Point of Balance: 4.5”
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 cardbpard box.
