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A training sword for the western martial artist
in his Paradoxes of Defense
This is a classic style of sword hilt mounted on a stiff wide blade
The style of hilt and blade is illustrated in Achille Marozzo's 1536 fight book the Opera Nova Del'lArte Della Armi
We based this piece on a depiction in a Book of Hours from France dated about 1440
Knightly Riding Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIII agrippa A training sword for theBased on original: Circa 1500 Italian, Wallace Collection, London (A515) Overall Length: 38" Blade Length: 31. 5" Blade Width: 1. 75" Guard Width: 6. 25" Grip Length: 3. 89" Balance Point: 5. 5" Weight: 2. 25 lbs This sword is based on a fine early 16th century original. The medieval sword, the personal sidearm of the knightly class, was often called a riding sword when worn on a day to day basis. This is such a sword and would have been the constant
