∴ A Regal Affair ∴

Between fluted arches, the throne sits empty.

Instead, its would-be inhabitant stands at the top of the steps, so like a sculpted effigy that for a moment you imagine him to be one. Dark skinned and dressed in robes of stony grey, he stares with placid eyes that seem to take in the whole room without emotion. The only mark of his office is the slender silver circlet about his temples – that, and the sword.

Long, dark fingers curl around the midnight-hued grip of the greatsword, pressed against his chest, only a head shorter than the wielder. Simple steel rings adorn its crossguard – slender, like the crown. A carved pommel gleams atop the weapon, faceted like a coronal, or the bulb of a sceptre.

At once you understand the stony-eyed prince’s unspoken message. He needs no golden regalia or gleaming jewels to denote his dominion. In this sepulchral court, the sword is authority enough.

∴ Specs ∴

Original inspiration from the Stibbert Museum – photo credit DeAgostini/Getty Images

Based on an original found in the Stibbert Museum, this imposing montante features a split ricasso design, steel rings at the crossguard for hand protection, and three fullers. The segmented pommel adds an extra imperial touch, with hand-carved detailing reminiscent of a royal sceptre.

Designed for solo drilling and slow, controlled partner work, the blade features a strong diamond cross section, amplifying the feel of a “real” greatsword.

A similar bespoke montante would start at £1250 plus postage.

• • Weight: 2960g
  • Total length: 168cm
  • Blade length: 49.5″
  • Blade width at ricasso: 3.6cm
  • Blade width at shoulder: 4cm
  • Ricasso length: 26cm total
  • Ricasso above lugs: 11.5cm
  • Grip length: 35cm
  • Grip and pommel length: 43cm
  • Quillon span: 39cm
  • Point of Balance: 10cm

∴ Notes ∴

The hardwood grip is wrapped first in linen thread, and then in hand-dyed aubergine coloured leather. The hot-forged hardened steel furniture is polished to a satin finish, and the pommel features hand-carved decoration.

∴ Gallery ∴

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