Tinker Longsword - Sharp

Tinker Longsword - Sharp

Michael 'Tinker' Pearce has designed a series of swords made by Hanwei in 5160 steel, which emphasise authenticity, functionality and performance.

To satisfy the sparring and cutting needs of Western Martial Artists, each of the 7 styles are made in live (sharp) and sparring (blunt) versions and each sword has outstanding handling characteristics. The carefully controlled heat-treating of 5160 steel (Tinker's blade steel of choice) by the marquenching process produces an excellent combination of toughness and flexibility at a hardness of HRC 50-52, allowing for superior edge retention on the sharps, anti burr and tip-flexing safety features on the blunts. Replacement blades are available for all swords in the series; a key feature of Tinker's designs is the interchangeability of blades within each pair of swords with the exception of the Viking, allowing the user to purchase one complete sword and a spare blade to enjoy both versions. The Longswords, Bastard Swords and Early Medieval Swords all feature Tinker's recessed sleeve nut mounting system, providing secure hilt retention, tightening and easy blade exchange using the Allen wrench provided.

The Tinker Longswords (Oakeshott Type XVIIIa) provide the WMA practitioner with a fast, well-balanced pair of swords that will perform beautifully in skilled hands. The demi-fullered sharp blades exhibit a quick profile taper cut with a diamond section out to the tip, providing the necessary stiffness for a cutting stroke. The flattened scent-stopper pommel (type T-1) forms a natural extension of the double-hand grip and the square section guard (Type 2) provides solid security. The hardwood-cored grip is leather-over-cord wrapped, with steel fittings. Leather covered scabbard is included.

Key Features:
- 5160 marquenched spring steel
- Dismountable
- Tinker approved

Details:
- Overall length: approx. 119 cm
- Blade length: approx. 89 cm
- Handle length: approx. 30 cm
- Weight: approx. 1.3 kg
- Point of balance: 8.90 cm from the guard
- Point of harmonics: approx. 55 cm
- Blade width at guard: approx. 5.40 cm
- Blade width at tip: approx. 1.90 cm
- Blade thickness at guard: approx. 6.35 mm
- Blade thickness at tip: approx. 2.3 mm
- Blade material: 5160 spring steel
- HRC edge: approx. 50-53 HRC
- Handle material: Leather-over-cord wrap, wooden core
- Manufacturer's product no.: SH2394 

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

Additionally available:
- Replacement Blade for Tinker Longsword - Sharp (Product No. HN-OH2396)
- Tinker Longsword - Blunt (Product No. HN-SH2395)
- Replacement Blade for Tinker Longsword - Blunt (Product No. HN-OH2397) 

Please note:
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We'll also need a copy of your passport by email, scan, fax or mail.