Longsword (Zurich State Museum), Combat Sword, Category-B

Treat yourself to a Longsword (Zurich State Museum), Combat Sword, Category B

Late medieval longsword with scabbard, 15th century, Zurich State Museum, Switzerland
Suitable for combat use, Category-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 in the Landesmuseum Zurich.
This replica has a hardened spring steel blade tempered to approximately 48 HRC, which tapers toward the tip and has a diamond-shaped cross-section. It is forged to the pommel and riveted there to the end of the handle. The crossguard is made of steel, and the leather-wrapped wooden handle ends in a generous fishtail pommel.
The sword's beautiful scabbard is made of vegetable-tanned leather. A carrying strap with brass buckles is included in the scope of delivery.
With its 2mm thick blunt edges and rounded tip, this longsword is perfect for reenactments, combat, or sparring.
Details:
- Exhibition combat quality class: Category-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 center 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 regular maintenance of the blade, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.
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