Albion Armorers Next Generation Baron
Original: 13th-14th centuries
This imposing great sword is patterned after several original
Type XIIa swords. The style dates from the late 13th and early 14th century. The wide blade is well suited for cutting, but tapers to enough of a point that it would be suited for thrusting as well.
Albion makes this with a blade of 1075 steel. The wide fuller extends roughly 2/3 of the blade's length. The cross is octagonal in cross-section. The pommel has a steeply raised disc in the center with a cross potent on its face. The grip is stabilized birch, wrapped with cord and black calfskin.
See our
hands-on review for more information on this sword.
Overall length: 47.375"
Weight: 3.6 pounds
Width of guard: 7.75"
Blade: 37.25" long; 2.3" wide tapering to 1.125"
Grip and pommel: 10"
Point of Balance (PoB): 5.25" from guard
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22.125" from guard
Maker:
Albion Armorers of Wisconsin
