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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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Del Tin 5173 Schiavona
Venice — Circa 1650 The elaborate steel hilt is of basket form and is composed of many bars emanating from the cross-guard and attaching at the knuckle-guard. Each bar is then further connected with chevron-shaped pieces. Complex patterns of flattened bars welded together complete the hilt and are complimented by a substantial thumb-ring on the basket's inside. The steel "cat's head" pommel has a raised central boss with ten raised circular shapes surrounding. The grip is wound with thick cord and is covered with very dark brown leather. The wide blade has a fuller extending nearly half its length. See our hands-on review for more information on this sword. Overall length: 39.125" Weight: 3.2 pounds Width of guard: 6" Blade: 33" long; 1.75" wide at base Fuller: 16" long Grip and pommel: 5.75" Point of Balance (PoB): 4.75" from cross-guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22" from guard Maker: Del Tin Armi Antiche of Italy 
Inspired by many originals such as this example, circa 1620-1650.
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