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Editorial Reviews:
The Practical Hand-and-a Half sword is based on the Albrecht sword, a classic design from the early part of the 15th century, with a simple cruciform hilt, flattened diamond-section blade and typical hand-and-a-half grip. With a weight of just 3 lbs. it handles very well without tiring the player during a long day in the field. Practical broadswords (2106, 2046, 2047) are all based on authentically styled swords in our collection but they are tailored to meet the needs of re-enactment and stage combat. These very popular and affordable weapons feature authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades. They are designed to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of todays re-enactment societies. The blades are crafted from 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which restricts edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection against brittleness. While the blades are substantial, they are fullered to provide balance and good handling characteristics. They feature 1/16 wide edges and rounded tips for safety. The tangs are also substantial, with radiused corners at the blade shoulders and no welds. The end of the tang is riveted over the pommel, which both eliminates any possibility of inadvertent disassembly and provides a traditional means of tightening a loose hilt. The hardwood grips are leather-covered. The scabbards are fabricated in glass-filled resin, to provide great impact resistance, to eliminate swelling and to minimize blade corrosion problems. The scabbards now feature belt rings that adjust to allow vertical or horizontal carry. The wood-grain finish is attractive, but most re-enactors will decorate the scabbard to match their persona.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent product but... Too Expensive! Comment: It's a shame. I can only give four stars because of how much money Fencing Net, the distributor, is asking for this sword. The quality of the actual product is spectacular. But you should be able to easily find it for less that what it's listed for here. You can read my full review of this Practical Hand-and-a-Half Sword under realcoolsavings' alternate listing here on Amazon. You can also get it cheaper with them as well. Sorry Fencing Net!
