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Open helmets with wide brim, aka kettle hat was very popular head protection, used by less wealthy infantry, as well as knights.Kettle hat has its skull in form of a usual bascinet and slightly open brim. The ridge goes through the skull and front part of brim.Kettle hats of this type were very popular pattern, which we can see on numerous iconographical representation from 2nd half of 14th cent. and 15th cent.For example: Great Chronicle of France (~1370), Poliptych from Grudziadz ca. 1390.Size: Will fit 60 cm circumference head + does have integral padding.Dated: ca. 1350-1450Weight: ca 2050gMaterial: 2mm C45 steel, temperedInside lenght of upper part: ca. 22,5 cmTotal lenght: ca. 36 cmTotal hight: ca. 27 cmMade by hand by Lorifactor in Poland.
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The flamboyantly dressed German Landsknecht mercenary lived a harsh, brutal life and were famous for their giant, two-hand Flamberge sword. After using the Flamberge to break an enemys row of front-line pikemen, a smaller, one-hand sword was employed for the ensuing close-quarters combat the Katzbalger. Not as fancy as its slightly frivolous looking (but nonetheless deadly) big brother, the Katzbalger (roughly translates to cat-gutter) was still highly styled and was designed to be an effective cut and thrust sword.Beginning in the 14th century, Swiss pikemen established themselves as dominant mercenaries. But an equally courageous, stout competitor later appeared from Germany. Landsknecht troops challenged Swiss superiority in a No Quarter rivalry that lasted for years. The flamboyantly dressed German Landsknecht mercenary lived a harsh, brutal life and were famous for their giant, two-hand Flamberge sword. After using the Flamberge to break an enemys row of front-line pikemen, a smaller, one-hand sword was employed for the ensuing close-quarters combat the Katzbalger. Not as fancy as its slightly frivolous looking (but nonetheless deadly) big brother, the Katzbalger (roughly translates to cat-gutter) was still highly styled and was designed to be an effective cut and thrust sword. Carried by all Landsknecht troops, including the pikemen and arquebusiers, this sword had an ornate closed s shaped guard and an extra long, fluted pommel. The Katzbalger was most assuredly respectful of its Renaissance roots.This replica by Windlass Steelcrafts is just as battle ready as the originals. The beautifully rendered grip would do any Landskecht proud. The fluting in the pommel extends seamlessly into the wood grip, and the guard is expertly spiral twisted and terminates in half-spheres. The tempered, high carbon steel blade is adorned with a trio of fullers that slightly lighten the blade. The black leather scabbard is mildly decorated with leather bands that criss-cross and are knotted near the throat and has a unique steel tip. Guard is 4-1/4 wide. The blade is distal tapered (.160 at the guard and .1315 at the tip) which helps keep the swords weight to only 2.4 lbs.Overall Length 35 3/8"Blade Length 28 5/8"Weight 2 lbs 5 ozEdge SharpWidth 43.4 mmThickness 3.7 mm - 2.9 mmPommel PeenedP.O.B. 4 3/4"Grip Length 3 7/8"Blade [1075 High Carbon Steel]Class Battle ReadyCulture GermanManufacturer Windlass SteelcraftsCountry of Origin India
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Made by the Art of Fire & Iron Forge in Longquan. Specifications The blade used technique which involves purposely forging together iron and steel of different properties to produce particular patterns that are visible throughout the surface of the finished blade. The edge of the blade has a tooth-like pattern, called tiger teeth or horse teeth and is characteristic of Chinese and Mongolian blade forging techniques. The back of the sabre blade is with bamboo joint pattern.All measurements are approximationsEach handmade blade varies a bitSword only weight: approx. 770 gBlade length: 70cmWidth at hand guard: 35 mmBlade thickness: 7 mm at the guardHandle length total: 15cmPOB: 15cm from hand guard Labor intensive Horse teeth composite folded SteelHand folded pattern steel as blade spineT10 tungsten-cobalt-vanadium high-speed tool steel on edgeT10 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel:Element Content (%) Tungsten 0.15Chromium 0.15Vanadium 0.10Carbon 1.1Molybdenum 0.10Manganese 0.40Silico 0.10Phosphorus 0.02Sulfur 0.02Our heat treatment on blade edge results in 58-60 HRC hardness, with blade rebound and effortless bamboo cutting. Hand-polished for a soft shine and razor-sharp edge.FittingsThe fittings of Yan Ling Dao "Jing Ming V" (Elite Grade · angular style) are entirely hand-carved. (Blackened treatment available)Pommel secured by peening.Scabbard & HandleTop quality Lapacho hardwood scabbard and handle, is incredibly durable. Scabbard wrapping with carefully selected real ray-skin. (color can be changed)Handle wrapped with rope according to ancient methods. The craftsman specifically searched for high-quality handle ropes used in the repair of antique weapons, in order to achieve the desired feel and restore the effect of an ancient sword.Fit and FinishWe have achieved perfection in the fitting and finishing of our swords, and our senior craft masters perform the final assembly with meticulous care. The precision fit of our swords requires the skilled craftsmanship of a full day's work.
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The Flying Phoenix is a creation based on classic Han Jian design. It is powerfully optimized for a fast "Cut and Thrust" sword technique.Flying Phoenix is considered by LK Chen to be his masterpiece and the foremost sword in the LK5 collection.Flying Phoenix has a 20 cm (7.8") handle and is primarily a single handed sword with the option of using 2 hands in certain techniques.The hilt has an rhomboid cross section profile for accurate edge alignment.BladeSword only weight: approx. 820 g (1 lb. 13 oz)Blade length: 86 cm (34"), Handle length: 20 cm (7.8"), Total length: 106 cm (41.8"), Width at the hand guard: 32 mm, Width at the tip: 15 mm Accelerated tapering to a piercing point at 1/3 of the bladeThickness: 7.2 mm - 2.5 mm at the tipPOB: approx.13 cm (5.1") from hand guardBlade Profile: diamond 4 surfacesSuperior heat treatment: Hardness 54-55 HRC. Blade rebounds to true after bending, Cut bamboo with ease.Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge. SteelFolded pattern steel: 1065 carbon steel + T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel.1065 carbon steelElement % Carbon 0.55-0.660 Manganese 0.60-0.90 Phosphorus <=0.040 Sulfur <=0.050 T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel.Element % Carbon 0.85-0.94Silicon <=0.35 Manganese <=0.40 Phosphorus <=0.035 Sulfur <=0.030Tungsten <= 0.30Vanadium <= 0.02 Chromium <=0.25 Nickel <=0.20 Copper <=0.25Molybdenum <= 0.20Braid wax cotton wrap cord. FittingsIndustrial grade precision case brass fittings. The hand guard is in the shape of spreading wing of a swift flying bird.
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Recorded in the Song dynasty military manual, "The essential summary of military affairs" were illustrations of standard military weapons including 8 Daos (single edge swords)Seven were bladed polearms and a single handed dao with the caption "Hand Dao".Here we offer a 1:1 replica of a rare and well preserved, Song Hand Dao. Song Hand Dao is primarily a single handed wide blade dao. This specimen has a longer handle such that the dao can be wielded with 2 hands if needed. Song Hand Dao is powerful, thick and stout and one of the first Chinese wide bladed dao. This Song Hand Dao is fitted with a Ring at the hilt following a long tradition started 1000 years before with the Han Dao.SpecificationsSword only weight: approx. 1117 g (2 lb. 7.4 oz)Blade Length: 65.5 cm (25.78")Handle Length: 18 cm (7.0")Ring Length: 4.0 cm (1.58")Total Length: 89 cm (35.0")POB from hand guard : 16 cm (6.3")Gradual wideningWidth at hand guard: 37.5 mm (1.47") Width at tip: 39 mm (1.54") Thickness at hand guard approx.: 7.0 mm Thickness near the tip approx. : 4.7 mmBlade cross section profile: triangular wedge shapeBlade length wide profile: wide straight blade,Steel T10 Tungsten-Vanadium High Speed Tool Steel. Element % Carbon 0.95-1.04 Silicon <=0.35 Manganese <=0.40 Phosphorus <=0.035 Sulfur <=0.030Tungsten <= 0.30Vanadium <= 0.02 Chromium <=0.25 Nickel <=0.20 Copper <=0.25Molybdenum <= 0.20Clay tempered differential heat treatment in clay furnace.The traditional clay clad differential heat treatment will bring out a beautiful straight Hamon and hard cutting edge around HRC 56 with a resilient spine with HRC around 40-45. FittingsBlackened Iron fittings, Cord wrapped handle.ScabbardHigh quality white wood scabbard.
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GALE WIND is 1:1 recreation of a classic Ming Dynasty JianBladeBlade only weight: 610 g (1 lb. 6.5 oz)Sword only weight: approx. 1100 g (2 lb. 6.72 oz)Blade length: 77 cm (30.3")Handle plus hand guard length: 20 cm (7.8")Handle only length 15 cm (5.9")Total length: 97 cm (38.2")Gentle taperingWidth at hand guard: 35 mm, Width at tip: 15 mm Thickness: 7.0 mm - 2.5 mm at the tipPOB: approx. 9 cm (3.5") from hand guardBlade Profile: diamond 4 surfacesGB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel (Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel) Element % 60Si2MnA AISI/SAE 5160 Carbon 0.56-0.64 0.56-0.61Silicon 1.60-2.00 0.15-0.35Manganese 0.60-0.90 0.75-1.00Phosphorus <=0.030 <=0.035Sulfur <=0.030 <=0.040Chromium <=0.35 0.70-0.90Nickel <=0.35 <=0.25Superior heat treatment: Hardness 54-55 HRC. Blade rebounds to true after bending, FittingsIndustrial grade precision cast stainless steel fittings. The hand guard is in the Ming classic "Lingzhi" mushroom shape.The pommel is in Ming classic cumulus cloud shape.Handle wrap in white ray skin with overlaying blue flat cord wrappingThe pommel is secured by threaded nuts instead of historical peening methods to enable self adjustment by the owner should the hilt expand and contract over seasonal temperature and humidity swings.ScabbardFurniture grade "Chicken Wing" Wenge hardwood with stainless steel scabbard mount.
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This is part of a limited production run of practical swords made by Cloudhammer Forge of Taiwan/Vietnam to be used for test cutting in the context of HEMA tournaments and similar activities. The blade is of a flattened diamond cross-section and the pommel and handguard are made of stainless steel. The grip is a cord-wrapped wooden core. The scabbard is a simple wood core with a faux leather wrap. The fit between the sword and scabbard is positive, but not unreasonably tight either. The blade itself is made of Hudson S5 medium-carbon steel that has been heat treated appropriately at Cloudhammer's facilities. This is a real deal, full tang sword with sharp edges for cutting. The tang is peened over the pommel and has been polished to the point of being almost invisible. Please note, that as this is a real sword, it is a potentially dangerous item that should not be bought as a gift for children. Also, despite the quality of the steel used, swords can not be used in the same manner as garden tools without destroying them, so please note that trying to cut down trees or splitting wood etc will damage any sword, no matter how superior it is in terms of construction. The blade statistics are as follows (though there might be some variation, as these are hand-manufactured items that do have human variability to them):Blade Length: 90cmHilt Length: 25cmBlade Width: 4.5cmBlade Thickness: 4mm, to 8mmWeight: 1450gPOB: 6cmGuard Width 20cm
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