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E.B. Erickson Germanic Basket-hilt
German — Circa 1570 This continental basket-hilt is reminiscent of the schiavona, having a very similar design and construction philosophy. The complex bars of the basket are all attached at the cross-guard and knuckle-bow only, just like the schiavona. The hilt has a pyramid-shaped pommel as found on many dussacks, Germanic basket-hilts, and even the type of weapon known as the "Sinclair-hilt". A leather-wrapped grip with cording underneath completes the hilt. The blade, shaped by E.B. Erickson, is double-edged and features a short fuller and a maker's mark. It’s likely that this type of hilt saw use in the Scottish/English border areas, as the antique on which it was based can be found at the Museum of Border Arms and Armor in Scotland. Overall length: 37" Weight: 2.4 pounds Width of guard: 5.75" Blade: 31.75" long; 1.5" wide tapering to 1.25" Fuller: 9.5" long Grip and pommel: 5" Point of Balance (PoB): 5.25" from cross-guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~21" from cross-guard Maker: E.B. Erickson 
This replica is based on an example located in the Museum of Border Arms and Armour, Teviotdale, Scotland with elements of inspiration from an authentic piece located in the collection of E.B. Erickson.
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