Cinquedea, Short Sword

Enjoy Cinquedea, Short Sword

Cinquedea, short sword



Cold Steels® The fascination with the cinquedea (also known as ochsenzunge in German-speaking countries) goes back a long way. It is known as the popular weapon of those nobles who had to move through the narrow streets of the fortified towns of Italy. This sword was used solely for civilian self-defense and was essentially the precursor to the civilian sword and rapier; however, it seems that this self-defense weapon owes its design as much to the dictates of fashion as to the need for a deadly weapon. edged weapon!



Surviving examples of this unusual weapon with a short handle, a very sharp blade and multiple deep grooves are often richly decorated, elaborately engraved or gilded, and are more reminiscent of jewellery than weapons. But behind these High Renaissance romanticisms was a useful instrument, a cutting and stabbing weapon with a broad, rigid blade that could be used in the smallest of spaces and was capable of inflicting a fatal wound.



Cold Steels® our own interpretation of the Cinquedea is made from expertly hardened 1065 carbon steel. The guard and pommel are richly decorated with engravings and the Malaysian sal wood handle is decorated with hand carvings. A leather sheath is included in the delivery. The steel mouthpiece and bezel are also engraved.



Details:

- Material: 1065 carbon steel

- Total length: approx. 52cm

- Blade length: approx. 36.8 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 3 mm

- Handle: approx. 15.2 cm long, salholz

- Weight: approx. 814 g

- Includes leather sheath with steel hardware.
- Cold steel® article number: 88cdea



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.






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