Short Renaissance one-handed sword Sterling, Class B

Short Renaissance one-handed sword Sterling, Class B

Sword class B.

The sword is stable and well balanced, ideal for reenactment and stage combat. The blade is machine milled and has a diamond-shaped cross section. The handle of the sword consists of a blade tang lined with wood. The core of the handle is wrapped with a strong leather strap and threaded stainless steel wire. An end pommel extends the handle and closes it securely. The blade tang is peened at the end of the pommel.

The blade is made of 54SiCr6 spring steel. The steel is oil-quenched and tempered to a hardness of 54-56 HRC. Blades made of this steel are very tough (resistant to breakage) and flexible at the same time.

A custom-made scabbard can be ordered with this sword. It is made of 3 mm thick cowhide, stained brown and treated with a special water-repellent solution. The sheath also includes a belt with a hand-forged buckle. The holes in the belt are cut for a waist circumference of approx. 103 - 133 cm.

• Total length 64.5 cm
• Blade length 48.5 cm
• Length of the crossguard 17 cm
• Handle length 11 cm
• Blade width at the crossguard 33.70 mm
• Blade width 5 cm off the blade point 17.06 mm
• Thickness of the blade edge 1.44 mm
• The point of balance POB lies 2 cm off the crossguard
• Weight of the sword 883 g
• Weight of the sheath 194 g
• Leather thickness the sheath is made of 2.78 mm
• Total length of the belt 150 cm

Due to the handcrafted nature of production, the above data may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.

Please read also our Directions for the use of bladed weapons.