Product description
This beautiful medieval sword is a replica of an original 14th century piece found in a grave in Toulouse, France, in the 19th century. Due to its striking aesthetics and the use of high-quality materials (such as the pommel covered with gilded silver foil), the Oakeshott type XIV sword was speculated upon to have belonged to the French King Philip IV the Fair (Philippe le Bel, 1268-1314). In his Records of the Medieval Sword, first published in 1991, Ewart Oakeshott assumes it is a kingly sword, and that it might well be the one that Philip IV of France deposited in 1308 in Chartres Cathedral, as a token of gratitude to God for one of his victories in battle. However, there is still, to this day, no tangible evidence of such a royal connection. The remarkably well-preserved original is on display at the Musée de l'Armée in Paris, France. This replica sword has a broad, double-edged blade that tapers sharply towards the tip. The fuller that runs about two thirds down its length is engraved on both sides with the inscription reading NULLA DE VIRTUTIBUS TUIS MAJOR CLEMENTIA EST ("None of your virtues are greater than clemency"). The cutting edges are not sharpened. The wooden handle is wrapped in red leather, and the crossguard, which curves towards the blade, as well as the pommel are made of brass. The circular recess at the centre of the pommel is engraved with a floral motif. This sword comes complete with a red wood-and-leather scabbard with brass chape, throat and articulated suspension rings. 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, brass guard and pommel
Overall length: approx. 84 cm
Blade length: approx. 66 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 5.2 mm
Hilt length: approx. 18 cm (grip approx. 10 cm)
Max. blade width: approx. 9 cm
Point of balance: approx. 10.5 cm from the guard
Incl. wooden scabbard with leather cover and brass fittings
Weight without scabbard: approx. 1.5 kg
Weight with scabbard: approx. 2.2 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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