Type Y sword / 950-1250 A.D. (950g approx.)

TYPE Y SWORD

Type Y swords, characteristic of the 10th and 11th century, but whose pommel shape lasted until the 13th century, are very widespread.
We know of them in Birka, in the Viking world, but also in continental Europe (Poland - Szczecin, Germany, etc.)
Some copies from the 13th century: Brunau, Zurich, Hungary, Copenhagen, iconographic representation in the Goslar manuscript (1230)...
Type Y swords constitute a transaction between the swords of the early Middle Ages, and the swords of the central Middle Ages. The pommel becomes larger and larger, and curved, in order to facilitate the movement of the hand.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Full length: 92cm.
  
• Blade lenght: 75cm.
  
• Handle lenght: 12cm.
• Balance point: 15cm from the guard approx (it can slighty vary, from one product to another)
• Weight: 950g approx.
• Blunted for reenactment fights
• Forged in Europe by skilled craftmens, on order within 4-5 weeks ! Shipped from France, worldwide!
• Suitable for historical fencing, like western-eastern fight! The blade is 51crv4 steel hardened in factory heat threatment to 50 HRC.
  
• Supples & strong blades.
• 6 months warranty!
  
  * As this is a handcrafted product, very slight variations may occur.
  
  

OPTIONS:

• Handle: Leather wrapped handle (I) / Leather covered handle, decorated with 2 cords (II) / Dark brown wood handle - walnut (III) / Leather covered handle, decorated with 3 cords (IV) / Medium brown wood handle - Oak (V) / Light brown wood handle - Ash (VI)
  * The leather may be medium, or dark brown coloured according to current stocks.
• Half-finished scabbard: Plywood, linen inner lining, mouthpiece made of solid wood. You just have to cover it yourself with leather. And the price is very competitive!
• Fuller: Classical fuller / Wide fuller. The wide fuller option lightens the blade by around 10%, and generally gives it a little more flexibility. The durability of the blade remains unchanged.