Type L Sword / 900-1100 A.D. (970g approx)

TYPE L SWORD

L-type swords are typical of England at the end of the early Middle Ages. They are widely exported, in the Carolingian territory, and beyond, in Scandinavia. Several artifacts are known in France, and Sweden, as example.

These swords are recognizable from all of them, thanks to their shell-shaped pommel, and their often very curved guard.

The pommel of this replica comes from Loire-Atlantique, France, and is said to be dated to the end of the 9th, or 10th century. The guard, strongly cuved, is from a find from the early 1900's, Dumfries, in modern UK.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Full length: 92cm.
• Blade lenght: 73cm.
• Handle lenght: 11-12cm.
• Balance point: 9cm from the guard approx (it can slighty vary, from one product to another)
• Weight: 970g approx. (with wide fuller)
• 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.