Type XIIIa Atrim Design Early Great Sword
Based on the 2 earliest examples of an Oakeshott type XIIIa from the Burrell collection in Glasgow, the earlier of which was a likely river find dating from between 1200 to 1250, we have examples of the XIIIa pattern in use in the 1350s and beyond. It is possible that the older find could be dated even as early as 1100, making this a truly remarkable sword and one ahead of its time. It seems the Scots have always had a predilection towards large swords. Based on Ewart Oakeshott's Type XIIIa's specifications, this sword pattern was used in the 13th through mid-14th centuries, amid the transitional period between maille armor to full plate, as we would see later in the 15th century. This sword type, therefore, is more oriented towards cutting, as were its predecessors, than later period swords, which feature a more acute point. The balance point is only slightly towards the tip, allowing for great tip control, making this a formidable cut-and-thrust arming sword that pairs well with the use of a shield or buckler. A word on Atrim & T Pearce design swords: Angus Trim stands as one of the giants in high performance sword production, along with other greats such as Tinker Pearce, Hank Reinhardt, and Paul Chen. These visionaries, among others, took the collected works of Ewart Oakeshott and brought a scholarly vision to sword production. They've managed to revive and sustain a dying art and we are pleased to partner with brands such as Hanwei and Kingston Arms, who work so closely with such respected names that bring care, and personal hands-on experience to every piece they design and craft. Gus and Pearce's swords take into account harmonic balance, point of balance, weight, taper, and every other factor considered too minute for attention in most lower-mid quality production swords. This attention to detail allows for not only beautiful weapons, but extremely functional blades that float and dance in the hand. These are simply the best performance swords at this price point available in the world. Overall: 43 1/4" Blade Length: 32 3/4" Handle Length: 10" Weight: 3 lbs 4 oz Point of Balance: 6" Blade Steel: 9260 Specifications may vary from piece to piece.
Brand: Kingston Arms
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