Schloss Erbach Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIIIa Early Medieval This tumultuous time was fraught

This tumultuous time was fraught with ethnic and religious wars as the Christian rulers of Denmark

The head in hardened steel on the point and edge using the interrupted quench technique as would have been done in the medieval period

This was written some time in the first half of the 15th C

This sword is capable of solid cuts and accurate thrusts from its Type XVIII blade

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Schloss Erbach Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIIIa Early Medieval This tumultuous time was fraughtBased on Original: Circa 1480 1500 German, The Oakeshott Collection, Minneapolis MN, formerly in the Collection at Schloss Erbach Overall Length: 45" Blade Length: 36" Blade Width: 2" Guard Width: 9. 38" Grip Length: 6. 6" Balance Point: 5. 25" Weight: 2. 9 lbs (1320g) The arming sword of the 15th century warrior was a formidable weapon. It evolved, in part, to respond to the plate armor of the knight reaching the peak of its effectiveness. Our