During the 13th and 14th C. Type XII Sword, dedicated to the cut as opposed to the thrust, became the norm. Slightly more tapered than the swords preceding the 13th C, type XII medieval sword displayed a shorter fuller, which improved the sword’s mass distribution. This newly engineered blade resulted in a sword capable of cutting as its predecessors, yet superior in the thrust. Based on the swords of the late 13th, century, the Type XII medieval sword is an interesting example. While the straight guard and the Type XII blade (Oakeshott) was not an unlikely pairing, the fitting of a “Brazil Nut” pommel, seen mainly on medieval swords of Germanic regions of Europe, makes this weapon unique in its own right
The Type XII swords are among the most common surviving specimens of all medieval weapons. Various examples are currently on display at the Tower of London, The British Museum, The Wallace Collection, The Muse de l’armee, and the Royal Ontario Museum. Blade is handforged from 5160 carbon steel and is tempered. Comes with scabbard and frog.
Overall Size: 37"
Blade Size: 30"
Blade width: 2"
Blade Thickness: .14"
Blade material: High Carbon Steel
Blade: Full Tang, Razor Sharp Edge
Scabbard : Leather
Weight without Scabbard: 3.2 lbs
Weight with Scabbard: 4.25 lbs