Simple yet elegant, this longsword offers superior finger protection in the form of two rings at the crossguard, complemented by straight quillons and a long pear-shaped pommel. Please see our pricing structure for an idea of what a similar sword would cost.
∴ Specs ∴
Weight: 1600g
Total length: 133cm
Blade length: 100cm
Blade width: 4cm at base
Grip and pommel length: 32cm
Quillon span: 26.5cm
Point of Balance: 7cm
2mm edges
Fencing flex
Swollen tip
∴ Notes ∴
The ringed crossguard and pear-shaped pommel are satin-polished, while the waisted hardwood grip is wrapped first in linen cord and then in black leather. The blade features a wide fuller.
∴ Gallery ∴
∴ A Cunning Protector∴
"I don't believe you," you say again, turning the leather-wrapped handle over in your hands. The man sitting opposite you grins, his heavy-lined eyes glinting in the guttering candlelight.
"What did you expect?" he asks, "A jewel-encrusted pommel? A glistening of arcane runes? A chorus of Hallelujahs, perhaps?"
You glance away from the old tinker, chastened. The truth is you did hope for something more. The sword before you is simple and sturdy, remarkable only in its elegant lines and the steel rings protruding over the crossguard.
"This sword was not made to catch the eyes of lords and ladies," the old man explains as his worn fingers flash across the steel, "It was made to protect," - he taps the rings - "and to defend. This was the sword of a great hero before the songs and stories made him such. This was the sword that kept him alive to hear them."
Shaking his head, the scarred trader lifts the sword from the table and swaddles it in yellowed cloth with a care bordering on reverence. No, not reverence. Familiarity.
"Wait," you cry, despite yourself.
The old man looks up with a smile.