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Royal Armouries Sword #IX.16. <\/strong><\/p>\n This is a reproduction of an early 15th century knightly longsword, believed to have been found in the\u00a0River Thames<\/strong>\u00a0before finding its way into the\u00a0Tower of London Collection<\/strong>. Part of the\u00a0Royal Armouries Collection<\/strong>\u00a0by\u00a0Windlass<\/strong>, the original dates to around\u00a01400-1430<\/strong>. This is a hand-and-a-half sword. The stiff and acutely-tapered blade ends in a robust but slender point. This type of word was used in one or two hands, depending on circumstance, and in armored combat the blade could also be gripped in half swording, to better drive the point into the gaps of an armored opponent, and also to use the crossguard and pommel for wrestling and striking. This is the type of sword that English knights would have carried at the\u00a0Battle of Agincourt<\/strong>. The blade of this sword has three transitions, from a hollow ground blunt ricasso next to the guard, to a hexagonal cross-section and finally to the flattened diamond section point. A relatively nimble sword, but with more blade presence than you might expect.<\/p>\n This replica is crafted with a hand-forged blade by a skilled blacksmith using modern 1080 high-carbon steel that is fully tempered and distally tapered for proper weight distribution.<\/p>\n The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape that features a traditional cut-out. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso.<\/p>\n Made by\u00a0Windlass Steelcrafts<\/strong>, the original can be seen in the\u00a0Royal Armouries Collection<\/strong>,\u00a0Object Number IX.16<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Includes a certificate of authenticity on heavy stock. <\/strong><\/p>\n SPECIFICATIONS<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n Made by Windlass Steelcrafts\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Official Royal Armouries Licensed Product. The Royal Armouries name is a trademark of Royal Armouries.\u00a0<\/em>All Rights Reserved. The Royal Armouries is the UK\u2019s National Museum of Arms and Armour.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" English 15th Century Long Sword, Royal Armouries Collection #IX.16.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":89787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1910],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-89786","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-royal-armouries-en","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n\n