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Phoenix Metal Creations "Sinclair" hilted backsword
Germany — Circa 1600 This German fighting backsword (often called a "Sinclair" hilted saber) is typical of a style of sword carried by mercenary troops throughout expeditions of Scandinavia. It has a large semi-hollow octagonally-faceted pommel. The slightly downcurved oval-sided quillions terminate in decorative buttons and connect to the rear hand guard and thumb-ring. The finger-ring, as found on the original, is inaccessible due to the large shell, pierced with four distinctive "heart" shapes. The grip replicates the original, no doubt replaced at some point, being bound with twisted wire and having turk's heads top and bottom. The blade is a single-edged Angus Trim Swords backblade. Erik Stevenson put two fullers, one large and one small, into it that extend three-quarter's of the length of the blade. The false-edge has been sharpened, creating a very versatile weapon. Overall length: 39" Weight: 2.9 pounds Width of guard: 9.25" Blade: 32.5" long; 1.5" wide tapering to 1" False edge: 10" long Fullers: 21.5" long Grip and pommel: 6" Point of Balance (PoB): 3.5" from cross Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22" from cross Maker: Erik Stevenson, Phoenix Metal Creations of Colorado 
This piece was created as a replica of this specific authentic example, circa 1600.
Please note the unusual downcurved quillions; re-curved quillions are generally typical for this hilt type. Click to enlarge |
