Lafontaine War Sword - Man-at-arms Series

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Man-at-arms (maa) war sword lafontaine



The medieval man at arms was a brave and loyal fighter filled with martial heroism who mastered a variety of weapons with great skill. He was a veteran of countless battles, often going first into action, and although not a knight, he fought and trained alongside them as a brother in arms. In honor of these tough and devoted wandering soldiers, Cold Steel® generated the Man at Arms collection of weapons.

Compared to Cold Steels®, the premium versions of these combat-ready weapons lack the usual shiny blades and silver-polished steel elements, but the MAA series products come close to matching the other products in terms of quality and performance. The fully sharpened, blued blades are characterized by their unmistakable metallic appearance, which harmonizes perfectly with the black handles. And when properly oiled, they reveal their inherent, radiant beauty.

The Man at Arms collection offers a selection of some of the finest Cold Steel® blades, but at a significantly lower price point. If you have always wanted a Cold Steel® bladed weapon, if you have wanted to own one but have never been able to afford it, then this collection is made for you.



This sword is named after its creator, the renowned swordsman Luke Lafontaine. The Lafontaine war sword combines elements of a 16th century sword of war with elements of a complex hilt longsword . These swords were not carried on a belt or bandolier, but in the hand, over the shoulder, or simply by a servant or page. They were designed primarily for use on the battlefield and were nearly the size of a two-handed sword. They had a long, double-edged blade, elaborately designed quartz quillons and bars, quillons with pointed ends, and a closed ricasso that allowed the center of the quillons to be grasped with one finger for greater control. They were also fitted with a heavy pommel that served as a counterweight and could be a formidable weapon in its own right.

These versatile and complex weapons, with many obvious advantages to any Hema martial artist, were also prestigious items that said much about the status and skill of their owners.



The Lafontaine War Sword features a 1050 carbon steel blade that has been deeply blued to produce a rich jet-black sheen (the hallmark of Cold Steel®’s Man at Arms collection). It comes fully sharpened and comes with a sheath made from heavy duty leather and steel.



Details:

- Material: 1050 carbon steel with gun metal finish (blued).
- Total length: approx. 132.1cm

- Blade length: approx. 95.3 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 6.4 mm

- Handle length: approx. 36.8cm

- Weight: approx. 2225 g

- Includes leather and steel sheath
- Cold steel® article number: 88wslfm



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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