Product description
This sword is made by Hanwei after a 13th century original excavated at the River Witham near Lincoln. The original can be seen at the British Museum and it was presumably forged between 1250 and 1350. The sword is decorated in the Romanesque art style and is known for its inscription that has never been deciphered. Similar swords are still being excavated in Great Britain, Germany and The Netherlands. The sword has the inscription +NDXOXCHMDRCHDXORVI+ on one side of the blade, it possibly refers to a personal motto or a biblical text.
This replica is razor sharp just like the originals. It is suitable for cutting tests.
Details
Material: AISI 1566 carbon steel
Total length: 96 cm
Blade length: 80 cm
Blade width: 4,7 cm
Pommel: screwed
Construction: full tang
Sharp
Weight: 1650 grams
Based on historical original
Shipping weight: 3 kg
This item is handmade in a limited amount. Each item is unique. Finish and sizes can slightly vary.
This item is not sold to customers under 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
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.
We ask for a one-off age verification when purchasing sharp objects
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The parcel of this item will be labelled: “Warning, sharp content. Please only deliver to adults (18+).”
Packaged with 100% recycled material
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.
