(Sale Sword ) Type XVIII Sword (#98941)

Relative condition: 8/10

Relative condition: 8/10

Structural integrity: 10/10

Reason of sale: The sword has been made with various parts that have not passed our quality control due to aesthetic reasons.  There are some minor spots on the fittings and blade (see image gallery for details).The entire sword has been blued (blackened).  In hand, the sword feels like an extension of one’s arm and is very responsive and precise. 

This type XVIII sword falls into the 1400-1450 period. As battlefield armor transitioned from chainmail to reinforced plate during the 14th and early 15th centuries, the standard knightly arming sword had to evolve. No longer could a warrior rely solely on sweeping cutting blows; they needed a weapon capable of finding the gaps in an opponent’s iron defenses.

This stunning one-handed sword is inspired by the Oakeshott Type XVIII, a quintessential late-medieval design engineered precisely for this transitional era of warfare.  The defining characteristic of this piece is its stiff, tapering blade featuring a diamond hollow ground cross-section. Historically, this geometry was a triumph of blacksmithing. By scooping out material from the flats of the blade while maintaining a thick, rigid central ridge, medieval smiths created a sword that was incredibly lightweight and fast in the hand, yet rigid enough to deliver devastating thrusts against armored foes.

In hand, the sword feels very responsive. The sword would be very fitting for both thrusting and cutting, making it a very good backyard cutter.   As with all our blades, the sword is made with a full tang and properly heat treated and Tempered.   

SPECS:
Total Length : 39.5”
Blade Length: 32”
grip: 5″
Blade Width: 1.7”
Weight: 3 lbs 2 oz