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TEMPL Schiavona
Original: Typically Venetian, Circa 1750 This hilt of this complex Schiavona, created by Patrick Bárta of TEMPL Historic Arms, is of a form categorized by Ewart Oakeshott as a Type 2 variant. It is characterized by its single row of chevron-shaped bars between the two diagonal upper bars forming the "basket". All the hilt's components are crafted from 300-year-old iron, showing the inclusions from the antique material, and is completely forge-welded in construction. The various bars of the hilt are decorated with incised lines. The leather-covered grip is firmly stitched and fitted over a spiral-bound grip core. The rear quillion is left in-tact, and un-bent, as can be seen on many originals. A thumb-ring completes the hilt arrangement on the rear. The blade is particularly detailed, having incised lines following its fuller and ricasso, stamped diamonds and crosses, and a The blade was made in accordance with an example mounted on a Schiavona in Malbork, Poland. The hilt was inspired by an example in Lysice castle, and the original pommel and scabbard that provided inspiration can be found in a Prague museum. Overall length: 39.5" Weight: 2.85 pounds Blade: 33.25" long; 1.375" wide tapering to 1" Fuller: 12" long Grip and pommel: 6" Point of Balance (PoB): 4.5" from cross-guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22.5" from cross-guard The wood-cored scabbard, covered in leather and finished with decorative brass accents, was crafted to match an example found in Prague. It has decorative cutouts on its chape and a hook to hold it into its carrier. Maker: Patrick Bárta, TEMPL Historic Arms of the Czech Republic |
