Tinker Longsword Blunt, Class A

Tinker Longsword Blunt, Class A

Michael 'Tinker' Pearce has designed a series of swords made by Hanwei in 5160 steel, which emphasise authenticity, functionality and performance. To satisfy the sparring and cutting needs of Western Martial Artists, each of the 7 styles are made in live (sharp) and sparring (blunt) versions and each sword has outstanding handling characteristics. The carefully controlled heat-treating of 5160 steel (Tinker's blade steel of choice) by the marquenching process produces an excellent combination of toughness and flexibility at a hardness of HRC 50-52, allowing for superior edge retention on the sharps, anti burr and tip-flexing safety features on the blunts.

The Tinker Longswords (Oakeshott Type XVIIIa) provide the WMA practitioner with a fast, well-balanced pair of swords that will perform beautifully in skilled hands. The sparring blunts feature a longer fuller to balance the thicker edges and a flattened tip section to provide the flexibility required for safety. The flattened scent-stopper pommel (type T-1) forms a natural extension of the double-hand grip and the square section guard (Type 2) provides solid security. The hardwood-cored grip is leather-over-cord wrapped, with steel fittings. Leather covered scabbard is included.

Sword class A

• Overall length: approx. 119cm
• Blade length: approx. 89cm
• Handle length: 30cm
• Weight: approx. 1.3 kg
• Point of balance: approx. 8.90cm off the guard
• Point of harmonics: approx. 55.25cm
• Blade width at guard: approx. 5.70cm
• Blade width at tip: approx. 1.75cm
• Blade thickness at guard: approx. 6.5mm
• Blade thickness at tip: approx. 1.8mm
• Blade material: 5160 spring steel
• HRC edge: approx. 50~53 HRC
• Handle material: Leather-over-cord wrap, wooden core

A premium quality product by Hanwei