How much blade deflection does it have compared to the Baron and Duke? I normally think of swords that size in later time periods and perhaps with different blade types (though the XII and XIII certainly did persist for a long while).

Greg,
Let's see if I can answer your question correctly. Without going into precision measurments in all 3 swords in question, just going by visual comparison, The Baron and the Duke have slightly more deflection than my XIIIa. Consequently making the XIIIa blade more stiff and rigid.

Wow. Those comparison pics really give a good feel about how big your sword is, and how it might handle.
Thanks a lot for shooting these pictures.

I also really like the type XX and XXa on your page. These are real beauties. Keep up the good work. :)

Thanks Micha, I'm glad you liked the pictures.

Guys, if you are interest in purchasing this or any of my other swords, please PM me.

Thanks again

It's an absolutely gorgeous piece of work. If I weren't still paying for the last few purchases, I'd be highly tempted to start negotiations. :)