Oakeshott XIIa one-handed sword for exhibition fighting, SK-B

Medieval one-handed sword Oakeshott type XIIa with scabbard, 13th century
Suitable for show combat, SK-B

This beautiful one-handed sword is modeled on a sword attributed to Conrad of Thuringia, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights from 1239 to 1240.

The original piece, classified as type XIIa according to the Oakeshott typology, can be admired in the German Historical Museum in Berlin.
This interpretation has a hardened spring steel blade tempered to approx. 48-50 HRC. It is forged through to the pommel and riveted (not screwed) to the end of the handle.
The steel crossguard is slightly curved towards the blade and the beautiful wooden grip is decorated with a diamond-shaped carving pattern and brass rings. The medieval sword ends with a sturdy, octagonal steel pommel with a cross motif on both sides.
The beautiful sword scabbard with a wooden core is covered in leather and finished with a carrying strap that is wrapped around the scabbard.

With its blunt, 2 mm thick striking edges and rounded tip, this high medieval Ritterladen sword is perfect for re-enactment, show fighting or sparring.
Please also note our instructions on the use of show fighting weapons at the following link https://www.ritterladen.de/Waffen-Ruestung/

- Show combat quality class: SK-B
- Blade material: spring steel, heat-treated
- Rockwell hardness of the blade: approx. 48-50 HRC
- Handle material: wood, brass bands, steel pommel and guard
- Overall length: approx. 100 cm
- Blade length: approx. 81 cm
- Handle length: approx. 19 cm (handle section approx. 13 cm)
- Blade width at the guard: approx. 5 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 2 mm
- Center of gravity: approx. 12.5 cm in front of the guard
- Weight: approx. 1.4 kg (approx. 2 kg with scabbard)
- Leather-covered wooden scabbard with strap

The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.

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