Byzantine spathion #1 - 10-11 century
Byzantine, 10-11th century.
Battle ready (edges 2.2 - 2.5mm)
Total lenght 90cm approx.
Weight: 1000-1100g
Balance point around 15cm from crossguard
Steel 60S2A
Hilt molded of brass.
Made on order. Production time 4 weeks.
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A Spathion is a straight, double-edged sword, used by Byzantine soldiers.The medieval Greek term is spathion
(σπάθιον). There are only a few surviving examples of such weapons, but art shows a variety of hilt styles and several different blade cross-sections. This spathion will fits well for an officer, with its gilded, relief decorated fittings.
The standard method of carrying a spathion
for all types of troops was from a shoulder strap, while more lightly armoured infantry could have a spathion zôstikion
(~ ζωστίκιον), that is hung from a belt.
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You will appreciate the precision work of our blacksmith. The entire sword is forged in accordance with the proportions of the original artifact. Our swords are museum level replicas! Enjoy!
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Customize your sword!
- It is possible to reduce the total weight (about 150g less) for better balancing and better combat performance. Please note that the profile of the blade, as well as its width will be necessary modified, but the sword will always be blunt for safe combat.
- It is possible to choose the type of handle: wood, bone, horn.
- It is possible to add a scabbard. Our scabbards are made of pine wood, covered with bovine leather (1.5mm thick). Wool interior trim, to protect the blade. Historic fixing bridge.
- It is possible to add historical scabbard chapes. The price also includes installation on the scabbard.
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Here are the different materials available for the handles.
#2 Moose horn handle.
#3 Leather covered handle.
#4 Copper or brass wires covered handle.
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Here is our historical scabbard chapes, and their historical description (culture, place of discovery, dating)
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Some photographs of our scabbards. You will appreciate the quality of their production.
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Sword resistance test video
As you can see, our swords are very resistant, and will be suitable for all types of combat during reenactment events, including the most violents.