Writhen Hilt Sword with Scabbard (Royal Armouries), 15th C.

Writhen Hilt Sword with Scabbard (Royal Armouries), 15th C., bastard sword

Details:
- Blade material: high carbon steel
- Handle material: wood with brass fittings, brass pommel and guard
- Overall length: approx. 109 cm
- Blade length: approx. 88.5 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 6.2 mm
- Hilt length: approx. 19 cm (grip: approx. 13 cm)
- Max. blade width: approx. 4 cm
- Point of balance: approx. 17 cm from the guard
- Incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover
- Weight without sheath: approx. 1070 g
- Weight with sheath: approx. 1380 g

Immerse yourself in the world of the Middle Ages with the “Writhen Hilt” sword. This finely crafted late medieval longsword impresses with its intricate design and offers an excellent price-to-performance ratio. It makes an ideal gift for medieval enthusiasts, sword collectors, or a perfect addition to your medieval garb.

This beautiful bastard sword is a detailed and high-quality replica of the famous “Writhen-Hilt” sword, which dates back to around 1480 and is presumably of German origin. It owes its name “writhen”, meaning “twisted” or “contorted”, to its unique hilt shape. The original sword was once owned by the art collectors Frederic Spitzer and William Randolph Hearst before being acquired by the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, UK in 1952.

This reconstruction features an approx. 88.5 cm long, double edged blade that tapers towards the tip. The cutting edges are not sharpened. The blade has a pronounced medial ridge running down the centre of the blade, typical of swords from the Oakeshott XVIII type. The historical original bears inscriptions in the form of a crowned orb on both sides, the meaning of which remains unidentified. However, it is believed to be the maker’s mark. In reference to this, this replica is engraved on one side of the blade.
The pommel and crossguard are made of brass to closely resemble the original, where these elements were crafted from gilded bronze. The grip is made of wood and is adorned with two decorative brass rings, one in the centre and another just below the crossguard. The pommel, quillons and the grip are all artistically carved and shaped to resemble a gnarled stave of three entwined branches, which splay out at the ends.

The one-and-a-half-handed sword comes with a brown wood/leather scabbard with a brass throat and chape with gothic decorations.

This medieval sword is designed as a collectors or decoration/display piece and, besides its quality as a collectible, is also perfectly suited as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume.

Order now and get yourself a piece of history!

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 ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.

The steel used here is not rust-proof and might show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend you to maintain the blade on a regular basis, for example using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideally suited for steel care.

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.


Manufacturer: Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596 Wacken
Contact: info@battlemerchant.com

Safety note:
- Product may have sharp cutting edges. Improper or careless use can lead to injuries.