Hand Forged Medieval Longsword
Here is an Oakeshott type XVIIIa with a style 2 guard and a type j pommel. The grip is almost exactly like that of the Falcon which I have found to be quite comfortable for handling and allows a secure grip. It has a leather rain guard between the guard and grip, very plain in this case. Here are the specs:
34.75″ (.89M) long blade, 44.125″ (1.13m) overall length, 3#7oz weight (1.55kg).
Blade is 5160. Guard and pommel are mild steel. Grip is ash with studs under leather and wire wrapping.
I decided to take a very simple utilitarian approach with this piece. Making it something that a practical, though well equipped, knight or man-at-arms might carry.
