Brass Guard Metal Blade Leather Handle Musketeer 42 Inch Epee Fencing Sword Real Brass guard with pointy crossbar (WARNING: USE CROSSBAR CAREFULLY AND AT YOUR DISCRETION) and leather handle and metal blade 5 inch leather and brass bound handle with ornate brass pommel screwed onto end Diamond-shape metal Schlagger Blade (about 35") with blunt rounded end Excellent value for the price -- perfect for collectors, period piece displays, plays, productions, etc. Strong solid construction will withstand "cut with blade" and "point touch" contacts