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The Constable
Limited
Edition Medieval Sword
(Oakeshott Type XVa)We named
this one after Bertrand du Guesclin (1320-1380), Constable of France from
1370 to 1380. He is considered one of the greatest French soldiers of
his time and one of the important figures of the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453).
The title constable was usually held by a courtier in charge of keeping
the horses of his lord, coming from the Latin "comes stabulari" (count
of the stables). The office 'constable' was often held by the person in
charge of the defence of a castle -- even today, there is a Constable
of the Tower of London. In some countries, such as France, this title
developed into a high military rank.
This is a short and handy hand-and-a-half sword with a very stiff blade,
primarily for thrusting, but pretty decent for cutting as well. When you
handle these swords they are very ready in your hand.
One of the quickest types there is, it follows your intentions at quicksilver
like speed. Because of the very narrow point the spine can be made quite
thick without the blade becoming cumbersome. This makes for superior stiffness
and a very effective thrust.
A Limited Edition Hand Crafted Collectible Sword
This sword is offered in a limited edition of only 500 collectible swords
worldwide.
The
Constable is available with a waisted grip at no extra charge.
The
Constable is also available with a waisted grip and period half-wire wrap
($200 additional charge.)
Please be sure to
specify which grip you prefer at the time of order.
Specifications
Total length: 42.125" (107 cm)
Blade length: 33.9" (86 cm)
Blade width: 2.375" (6 cm)
CoB: 3.75" (9.5 cm)
CoP: 19.5" (49.5 cm)
Weight: 3 lbs (1.36 kilos)
You can customize your sword's grip color -- see
the standard grip colors here.
Read a hands-on review
of the Constable on myArmoury.com.
The Constable Tapered Grip (Type
XVa)... $948
The
Constable Waisted Grip (Type XVa)...
$948
The
Constable Waisted Grip with Half-wire Wrap
(Type XVa)... $1,168
Order now
before this limited edition collectible sword runs out!
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