Bastard Sword / Hand and a Half

The blade is an Oakeshott Type XVIIIb which is always of hand and a half or two-handed type. This design was especially popular in Germany having a slender blade than Type XVIII which has a broad blade. It features a flattened-diamond blade cross-section along its entire length, with slightly convex, tapering edges. It has a Type T “scent stopper” pommel and a style 1 cross guard with pronounced écusson.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Edge: Fully sharpened
• Treatment: Hand Forged, Through Hardened, Heat Treated & Tempered, Water Quenched
• Overall Length: 46.75 inches
• Blade Length: 36 inches
• Grip: 7 inches wood wrapped in black leather
• Scabbard: 39 inches wood matte black finish
• Fittings: Solid stainless steel
• Cross guard: Style 1
• Pommel: Type T scent stopper (hot-peened)
• Tang: Full tang
• Point of Balance (PoB): 4.25 inches from cross guard
• Center of Percussion (CoP): 13.75 inches from tip

NOTES
• Specs may vary slightly from sword to sword
• Cannot be disassembled
• Packaging: carton box