St. Anne's knight's sword with scabbard, 12th century

The model for the one-handed sword offered here was an original piece from the 12th century, which is now in the collection of the St. Annen Museum in Lübeck.

The one-handed, double-edged knight's sword, classified as Oakeshott type XII, has the typical characteristics of high medieval swords. It has a broad, evenly tapered EN45 spring steel blade with a fuller along about two thirds of its length. The edges are not sharpened and the continuous tang is riveted to the pommel. The hilt consists of a steel crossguard, a grip with a wooden core and leather wrapping, and a bronze disk pommel topped with a steel rivet block.

This decorative, inexpensive one-handed sword is supplied with a light brown wood/leather sheath that matches the color of the handle wrapping.

Please note that this medieval sword is not suitable for show combat, but is designed as a collector's item or decorative object. It is also ideal as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume, and will make your transformation into a noble knight simply perfect.

Details:
- Blade material: spring steel EN45 (carbon steel, not stainless), heat-treated
- Rockwell hardness of the blade: approx. 48-52 HRC
- Handle material: wood with leather wrapping, pommel made of bronze (cast), guard and rivet block made of steel
- Overall length: approx. 97 cm
- Blade length: approx. 79 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)
- Handle length: approx. 18 cm (handle section approx. 10 cm)
- Max. blade width: approx. 5 cm. Blade width: approx. 5 cm
- Center of gravity: approx. 14 cm in front of the parry
- Incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover
- Weight without scabbard: approx. 1.3 kg
- Weight with scabbard: approx. 1.74 kg

The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.

The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend regular maintenance of the blade, e.g. with Ballistol, a universal oil that is ideal for preserving steelware.

As with all weapons, we require proof of age when purchasing this item, as weapons may only be sold to customers of legal age. Please scan and email your ID, or send a copy by post. If you have any questions, please give us a call.