Description
The Classic Medieval Sword is an Oakeshott Type X, featuring a Type I pommel and a Type VII crossguard. The blade is forged with a long, wide fuller running down its length, a design that reduces weight without sacrificing strength. This allows the blade to deliver swift, slicing cuts capable of penetrating the mail and padded gambesons commonly worn in the early 14th century. The extended crossguard provides solid defense against an opponent’s blade or shield, while the traditional wheel-shaped pommel helps bring the sword into proper balance, making it responsive in the hand. Swords of this design were widely used across Europe around the year 1300, prized for their effectiveness on the battlefield. The blade is crafted from high carbon steel and remains unsharpened for display or practice purposes. The hilt combines a solid steel guard and pommel with a wooden grip wrapped in leather, offering both durability and grip security. It comes complete with a matching leather scabbard reinforced with steel fittings at the throat and tip.
Fun fact: The wide fuller on swords like this not only lightened the blade but also helped to stiffen it, much like the structural ribs on a ship’s hull, ensuring the sword could withstand the rigors of combat without bending easily.
