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Customized CAS Iberia Mercenary
15th Century Germany or Sweden Sharply tapering blade with triple fullers; steel furniture; S-curved guard with decorative finials; faceted scent-stopper pommel; black leather grip with central ridge and brass bands. This sword started out as a CAS Iberia / Hanwei Mercenary sword and was customized to improve its looks and thrusting characteristics. The guard had arms bent in opposing directions and was changed to a more gentle S-curve. Decorative ends were carved into the arms and quillion block. The pommel was lightened and re-shaped with added detail. A new handle was carved, covered in leather, and accented with brass decorations. Blade shape and fullers were modified. Overall length: 47.5" Weight: 3.4 pounds Width of guard: 10.5" Width of grip: 1.25" @ guard > 1.75" > 1" Blade: 35" long; 2.125" wide tapering to .75" Fullers: 3 @ 21" long Grip and pommel: 12" Point of Balance (PoB): 3" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22" from guard Has burgundy leather scabbard. Maker: CAS Iberia / Hanwei with modification by Steve Moffatt |
