art-of-swords:Handmade Swords - Type XVIIIc Sword in 15th century styleMaker: Peter JohnssonType XVI
art-of-swords:Handmade Swords - Type XVIIIc Sword in 15th century styleMaker: Peter JohnssonType XVIIIc in 15th century styleMeasurements: overall length: 111.5 cm; blade length: 86.6 cm; blade width: 7.2 cm; guard width 24.7 cm; weight: 1476 gramThe grip features embossed leather and half wire wrap. The wide bladed type XVIIIc swords saw some popularity in the beginning of the 15th century. They are depicted in art from this period and fare famously represented by a group of swords that were bequeathed by King Janus of Cyprus to the Sultan al-Mu'ayyad Shayk, following a peace treaty in 1414.This sword will be on display at the Knife Makers’ Show 2015 this coming weekend.Source: Copyright © 2015 Peter Johnsson Swordsmith -- source link