Product description
In the early 1970s, around 80 medieval swords were found in the Dordogne, a river near the town of Castillon-la-Bataille, France. This find, known as the “Castillon Group”, consisted of several arming swords and longswords with very similar hilts. These swords are associated with the battle of Castillon, which was a decisive victory for the French and marked the end of the Hundred Years´ War (1337 – 1453) between France and England. These swords were either part of an English supply effort before the battle, or a transport of French battlefield loot afterwards. During transportation, the barge was wrecked and sank to the bottom of the river. The originals are now either on display in museums or in the possession of private collectors.
This sword is a reconstruction of one of these Castillon swords. It features a double-edged blade that tapers sharply towards the tip. The one-handed sword has a short fuller and the cutting edges are not sharpened. The black leather-wrapped wooden grip ends in a disk-shaped pommel with a raised, blue circular accent on both sides. The ends of the steel crossguard are bent towards the blade. This sword comes complete with a blue wood-and-leather scabbard equipped with a steel chape and a beautiful sword belt made of sturdy black leather. The belt can be adjusted to various sizes thanks to pre-punched holes. This medieval sword is designed as a collector’s or decoration/display piece. Besides its quality as a collectible, it is also perfectly suited as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume.Details:
Blade material: high carbon steel
Rockwell hardness: 48 – 52 HRC
Handle material: leather-wrapped wood, steel pommel and guard
Overall length: approx. 93 cm
Blade length: approx. 75 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 4.9 mm
Hilt length: approx. 17.5 cm (grip approx. 10 cm)
Max. blade width: approx. 5.7 cm
Point of balance: approx. 9 cm from the guard
incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover and steel chape
Weight without scabbard: approx. 1.2 kg
Weight with scabbard: approx. 1.9 kg
Edge: 1-1.5 mm, for decorative use only
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 3000 *
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your weapons regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper. Remove burrs with a whetstone. Make sure you have removed all burrs before using a battle-ready weapon, as they can cause wounds.
Maintenance & care
Just as with weaponry, you can care for your shoes and leatherware by applying a little Ballistol after cleaning. This prevents the leather from drying out.
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result."
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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