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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)         This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection. |
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Arms & Armor German Bastard Sword
Original: c. 1500 German, provenance unknown Called a bastard sword, this piece is best used with two hands. Its long grip, counter-curved quillions, and double ring guard provide perfect balance to the heft of the blade. The intricate design of the pommel and guard detail provides an austere beauty to this devastating weapon. Each writhen-shaped quillion terminates in a twisted ball finial, mimicking the design elements and shaping of the spherical pommel. The grip, hardwood covered in pigskin, is gracefully tapered with a mid-ridge. Please read our hands-on reviews for further information: Review by Patrick Kelly, Review by Bill Grandy Overall length: 48.5" Weight: 4.5 pounds Width of guard: 10.25" Blade: 37.5" long; 2" wide at base, tapering to 1" Grip and pommel: 10.5" Point of Balance (PoB): 3.625" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~24" from guard Maker: Arms & Armor of Minnesota 
Inspired by an original, circa 1500, pictured in Arms and Armour, Blackmore, p.32
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