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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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Composite Hand and Half
Mid 16th Century Central Europe This hand and a half sword with compound hilt has a single-fullered super-blade that was purchased in the early 90s from American Fencer's Supply, originally imported from France. A leather bound waisted handle, guards above and below the hilt arms, flattened quillions, and faceted pommel define the hilt. Overall length: 44" Weight: 3.6 pounds Width of guard: 10" Width of grip: 1.25" @ guard > 1" > .75" Blade: 34.5" long below finger rings; 1.5" wide tapering to 1.25" Fuller: 14" long Grip and pommel: 8.5" Point of Balance (PoB): 6" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22" from guard Maker: Composite Manufacture |
