Longsword (State Museum Zurich), Combat Sword, Sk-b

Treat yourself to a Longsword (Zurich State Museum), Combat Sword, Sk-b

Late medieval longsword with scabbard, 15th century, State Museum Zurich, Switzerland

Suitable for combat use, sk-b



This beautiful two-handed sword is a replica of a late medieval longsword from around 1450-1460, which is classified as type XVA according to the Oakeshott typology and can be admired at the Landesmuseum Zurich.



This replica has a hardened spring steel blade tempered to approximately 48 HRC, which tapers towards the tip and has a diamond-shaped cross section. It is forged all the way to the pommel and riveted there to the end of the handle. The crossguard is made of steel and the leather-covered wooden handle ends in a generous fishtail-shaped pommel.



The beautiful scabbard of the sword is made of vegetable tanned leather. The scope of delivery includes a carrying strap with brass buckles.



With its 2mm thick blunt edges and rounded tip, this longsword is perfect for reenactments, combat or sparring.



Details:

- Exhibition combat quality class: sk-b

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- Blade material: spring steel, heat treated

- Rockwell hardness of the blade: approx. 48 hrc

- Handle material: wood with leather sheath

- Total length: approx. 124cm

- Blade length: approx. 94 cm

- Handle length: approx. 30 cm (handle section approx. 20 cm)

- Blade width at guard: approx. 4.5 cm

- Blade width at tip: approx. 1 cm

- Blade thickness (at the central ridge): approx. 5 mm (cutting edges approx. 2 mm)

- Center of gravity: approx. 11 cm in front of the guard

- Weight: approx. 1.55 kg (approx. 2 kg with cover)

- Leather case with carrying system



The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.



The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend taking care of the blade regularly, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.


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