Fornovo Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIIId Impact Weapon This sword is a no

This sword is a no frills weapon with elegantly simple lines and a long and deadly reach

the re-imagined grip on this replica is leather below and birds eye maple above a blued steel riser in its center

The angled shape of the axe head allows for a blow to land with the entire length of the cutting edge

incised with two parallel lines running vertically in the center

in combat or on a voyage of discovery

Fornovo Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIIId Impact Weapon This sword is a noBased on Original: Circa 1450 1500, Italian, private collection. Overall length: 37. 4" Blade Length: 31. 9" Blade Width: 1. 6" Guard Width: 6. 3" Grip Length: 3. 2" Balance Point: 4. 5" Weight: 2. 4 lbs An elegant and deadly single handed sword of the 15th Century, replicated from an original most likely made in southern Europe. This sword is capable of solid cuts and accurate thrusts from its Type XVIII blade. Seen in art of the period on the hip of