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Phoenix Metal Creations Back-bladed Side Sword
Venice — Circa 1490 This is a quarter hilt Venetian sword. Two distinct aspects to this design are the steel grip and a wide back-blade with double fullers down the spine. The single-edged blade, made by Del Tin Armi Antiche of Italy, is heavy and broad enough to justify classifying it as a side sword. Overall length: 42" Weight: 3.1 pounds Width of guard: 9" Width of grip: 1.25" Blade: 35" long below finger rings; 1.375" wide tapering to .875" Fullers: 8.5" long Grip and pommel: 5" Point of Balance (PoB): 6" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~24" from guard Maker: Erik Stevenson, Phoenix Metal Creations of Colorado 
Inspired by an original located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Acc. No. 14.25.1169 Covered in engraved silver, parcel gilt. Click to enlarge |
