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Phoenix Metal Creations Hand and a Half
16th Century Southern Germany This sword's design is inspired by an antique once offered by Lion Gate Arms & Armour. It has burnished steel hilt components that have been given a worn darkened finish. The pommel is a long ovoid shape and is deeply carved with chevron-shaped lines. Both the large and small side rings have carved decorative elements at their centers. The inner guard consists of two diagonal bars crossing in saltire, each linking the roots of one quillion to the end of the opposite finger ring with a thumb ring adjoining. A burgundy leather-wrapped grip completes the hilt. The blade, an Angus Trim Swords Type XIIIa, is wide and substantial with a fuller extending halfway up its length. See our hands-on review for more information on this sword. Overall length: 44.75" Weight: 3.3 pounds Width of guard: 9.75" Blade: 36.625" long from cross; 1.75" wide tapering to 1.25" Fuller: 17.625" long; .625" wide Grip and pommel: 7.75" Point of Balance (PoB): 6.5" from cross Center of Percussion (CoP): ~24" from cross Maker: Erik Stevenson, Phoenix Metal Creations of Colorado 
This piece is based on an unusual
example of a composite hand and a half sword located in a private collection. Blade reportedly circa 15th century with a later hilt. Click to enlarge |
